Apple Pays $0.26 Dividend Today; Stock Hits $293.32 Up 2.05%

Apple is paying its quarterly dividend today, May 11, 2026, at $0.26 per share—lower than the initially expected $0.27—providing $26 for 100 shares and $52 total dividends in 2026 after February's payout. Last week, reports highlighted the upcoming ex-dividend date of May 11 with a modest increase from $0.26, framing dividends as minor amid strong capital appreciation (YTD $10,000 position up 1.37% total return). Trading at $293.32 (+2.05% intraday), the stock benefits from March quarter strength (revenue $111.2B +17% YoY, EPS $2.01 +22%), a $100B buyback, and WWDC anticipation, with yield at 0.35% versus tech average 1.37%.