Applied Materials, Inc.

The dividend has not been reduced for 20 consecutive years.The forecast annual dividend is $1.98 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 0.43%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 5.05%, -1.96 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.