The first Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) dividend of 2026 is coming in tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1.
According to the current forecasts, investors in the American semiconductor company will receive a symbolic $0.01 per share.
How much will Nvidia investors receive in dividends this quarter?
Accordingly, investors who own 100 NVDA shares will receive precisely $1 in dividends this quarter.
While the maу seem insignificant, it must be noted that Nvidia’s potential is tied primarily to its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) race, not its dividends.
Moreover, Jensen Huang, the company CEO, now plans to deploy 50% of the company’s free cash flow toward stock buybacks and dividends in 2026.
The new plan will help put Nvidia more in line with some of its competitors, as, for example, Meta (NASDAQ: META) also plans to put $115–$135 billion in AI-related capital expenditures in 2026 as well.
Of course, Nvidia is still expected to invest primarily into its chip and data center ecosystem, as it seeks to remain on top in the sector.
What are Nvidia dividends like?
With shares trading at about $165 at the time of writing, Nvidia has a forward dividend yield of roughly 0.02%, significantly below the 1.37% average yield for the technology sector.
The company pays dividends each quarter, and so far, it has increased its payout for two consecutive years.
In addition, Nvidia comes with a forward payout ratio of just 0.36%, which shows just how small the dividend is relative to earnings. Considering Huang’s new plans, however, this leaves ample room for further growth initiatives.
As far as dividend-capture strategies go, NVAD share prices typically recover in 2.5 days after the ex-dividend date.
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