Tech stocks that pay dividends? Yes! These companies combine innovation and growth with increasing shareholder payouts.
Most tech stocks don't pay dividends—they reinvest everything into growth. But mature tech giants now generate so much cash that they can fund innovation AND pay shareholders. This creates the best of both worlds: growth potential plus income.
Capital Appreciation
Stock price grows as company innovates
Dividend Growth
Payouts increase 8-15% annually
Lower Volatility
Dividend-payers are more stable than pure growth
Cloud computing, AI, enterprise software
Current Yield
0.8%
5-Yr Growth
10.2%
Years Paying
22 years
Payout Ratio
25%
The most dominant tech company. Azure cloud, Office 365, LinkedIn, Xbox, and now AI leadership with ChatGPT integration. Generates $80B+ in free cash flow annually. Only pays out 25% as dividends, leaving massive room for increases. 22 years of dividend growth. Perfect core tech holding.
iPhone, Mac, Services, Wearables
Current Yield
0.5%
5-Yr Growth
7.8%
Years Paying
12 years
Payout Ratio
15%
Most valuable company in the world. iPhone remains cash machine, but Services (App Store, iCloud, Apple Music) growing faster and more profitable. Ecosystem lock-in creates moat. Ultra-low 15% payout ratio means dividend can grow for decades. Massive buybacks too.
Semiconductors, networking, software
Current Yield
1.8%
5-Yr Growth
18.5%
Years Paying
14 years
Payout Ratio
48%
Fastest-growing dividend in tech. Supplies critical chips for data centers, networking, wireless. Acquired VMware for software diversification. Dividend has nearly tripled in 5 years. AI boom driving demand for their data center chips. Premium valuation but worth it for growth.
Analog chips, embedded processors
Current Yield
2.8%
5-Yr Growth
13.0%
Years Paying
20 years
Payout Ratio
62%
Boring but profitable. Makes analog chips that go in everything: cars, appliances, industrial equipment. Not sexy like AI, but extremely stable with 70%+ gross margins. 20 years of dividend increases. Higher 2.8% yield appeals to income investors. Recession-resistant.
Networking equipment, security, collaboration
Current Yield
3.1%
5-Yr Growth
3.0%
Years Paying
14 years
Payout Ratio
51%
Dominant in enterprise networking. Routers, switches, security—the backbone of the internet. Slower growth than Microsoft/Apple but 3.1% yield compensates. Transitioning to subscriptions for recurring revenue. Solid choice for income-focused tech exposure.
| Company | Yield | 5Y Growth | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom (AVGO) | 1.8% | 18.5% | Chips, Networking |
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | 2.8% | 13.0% | Analog Chips |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | 0.8% | 10.2% | Cloud, AI |
| Apple (AAPL) | 0.5% | 7.8% | Consumer Tech |
| Cisco (CSCO) | 3.1% | 3.0% | Networking |
| IBM (IBM) | 4.2% | 1.2% | Enterprise IT |
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | 2.2% | 5.4% | Mobile Chips |
| Intel (INTC) | 1.8% | -5.2% | PC/Server Chips |
| Oracle (ORCL) | 1.4% | 12.8% | Databases, Cloud |
| Corning (GLW) | 3.2% | 7.8% | Materials, Optical |
25+ technology dividend stocks with analysis, valuations, and buy targets
Growth focus with dividend cushion
Total
$25,000
Year 1 Income
$269
Avg Yield
1.1%
Low current yield but dividends growing 10%+ annually. In 10 years, your yield-on-cost could be 3-4%. Plus stock price appreciation likely 8-12% annually.