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Apple Inc. (AAPL)
The yield on cost (yoc) for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 0.41%.
Current Yield on Cost (YOC)
AAPL
0.41%
Assessment
Low
Low yield on cost
What is Yield on Cost (YOC)?
Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the current yield stays the same.
Forward Yield on Cost Projections
If you buy today at the current yield of 0.41% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (-21.4% CAGR), your YOC would be:
Current Yield
0.41%
YOC in 3 Years
0.12%
YOC in 5 Years
0.05%
YOC in 10 Years
0.01%
Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100
Why YOC matters for dividend investors:
- Shows the true return on your invested capital over time
- Dividend growth companies can deliver high YOC even with low current yields
- A stock with 2% yield growing at 10%/year beats a 5% yield with no growth
- YOC rewards patience and long-term holding
Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the historical 5-year CAGR rate. Actual results may vary.