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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.36%

AAPL Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

0.36%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy AAPL today at the current stock price of $290.55 with a yield of 0.36% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (5.0% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

0.36%

YOC in 3 Years

0.43%

YOC in 5 Years

0.48%

YOC in 10 Years

0.65%

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for Apple Inc. (AAPL) based on your custom cost basis.

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Customize parameters to project your custom Yield on Cost.
$290.55
$1.05
4.99%
15 Years

Starting Yield

0.36%

Ending YOC

0.75%

Year 15 Dividend

$2.18

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$23.77

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$1.050.36%$0.00
Year 1$1.10+4.99%0.38%$1.10
Year 2$1.16+4.99%0.40%$2.26
Year 3$1.22+4.99%0.42%$3.47
Year 4$1.28+4.99%0.44%$4.75
Year 5$1.34+4.99%0.46%$6.09
Year 6$1.41+4.99%0.48%$7.50
Year 7$1.48+4.99%0.51%$8.97
Year 8$1.55+4.99%0.53%$10.52
Year 9$1.63+4.99%0.56%$12.15
Year 10$1.71+4.99%0.59%$13.86
Year 11$1.79+4.99%0.62%$15.65
Year 12$1.88+4.99%0.65%$17.54
Year 13$1.98+4.99%0.68%$19.51
Year 14$2.08+4.99%0.71%$21.59
Year 15$2.18+4.99%0.75%$23.77

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

Apple Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Apple Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for AAPL stock is 0.36%.

About Apple Inc.

Apple Inc. is a global technology corporation that specializes in the conceptualization, production, and sale of a diverse suite of electronic devices. Its comprehensive hardware lineup features the well-known iPhone smartphones, Mac personal computers, and versatile iPad tablets. The company also supplies a range of wearables, smart home products, and accessories, including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, items from the Beats brand, and HomePod speakers. Beyond its device offerings, Apple delivers essential support services like AppleCare and robust cloud solutions. It oversees key digital platforms, prominently the App Store, which acts as a central hub for customers to discover and download countless applications and digital content, from e-books and music to videos, games, and podcasts. The company also generates revenue via advertising, leveraging both its proprietary ad platforms and third-party licensing deals. Apple's ecosystem is further bolstered by a wide array of subscription-based services: Apple Arcade for gaming, Apple Fitness+ for personalized wellness, Apple Music for curated audio experiences and on-demand radio, Apple News+ for access to news and magazines, and Apple TV+ for exclusive original video programming. Its financial services portfolio includes the co-branded Apple Card and the mobile payment system, Apple Pay. Additionally, Apple strategically licenses its intellectual property. The company serves a broad clientele that spans individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as institutional clients in the education, corporate, and governmental sectors. Products are distributed through a multi-channel strategy, utilizing Apple's own physical retail locations and online storefronts, a dedicated direct sales team, and collaborations with external partners such as mobile network providers, wholesalers, general retailers, and authorized resellers. The App Store additionally functions as the primary conduit for third-party applications designed for its devices. Founded in 1976, Apple Inc. is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Cupertino, CA
164,000 employees
Technology / Consumer Electronics
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
CEO
Timothy D. Cook