Nasdaq Composite Dividend 2026
In this section of the page, you will find all the information you need to understand how Nasdaq Composite (U.S. Technology Index) dividends work. You can also check the payment date, the ex-dividend date, the last day to qualify for the payment, the amount paid per share, the yield, and answers to any other questions you may have.
Information about Nasdaq Composite
The NASDAQ, short for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, is the second largest stock market in the world. This index was founded in 1971 and has a special focus on the technology sector.
In addition to the technology sector, the NASDAQ also lists companies in various sectors, such as biotechnology, energy and financial services. Currently, more than 7,000 companies, both domestic and international, are listed on the NASDAQ.
Other NASDAQ indexes
- Companies in the banking sector are listed on the NASDAQ Bank Index.
- The insurance industry is listed on the NASDAQ Insurance Index.
- The industrial sector is listed on the NASDAQ Industrial Index.
- The telecommunications sector is listed on the NASDAQ Telecommunications Index.
- The pharmaceutical sector is listed on the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index.
- The financial sector (excluding banks) is listed on the NASDAQ Financial Index.
- The software sector is listed on the NASDAQ Computer Index.
How can I invest in Nasdaq Composite shares and receive dividends?
To invest in the companies of the Nasdaq Composite index and receive their dividends, you need a securities account with a broker or bank that gives access to the exchange where they are listed. Before choosing, compare trading and custody fees, and check the withholding tax applied to foreign dividends.
Dividend calendar Nasdaq Composite
| Company | Ex-Dividend | Amount | Payment Date | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AppleAAPL |
11/12/2026 | 0.27 $ | 11/16/2026 |  |
 StarbucksSBUX |
11/13/2026 | 0.63 $ | 11/27/2026 | |
 Microsoft CorporationMSFT |
11/19/2026 | 0.98 $ | 12/10/2026 | |
 Qualcomm IncorporatedQCOM |
12/03/2026 | 0.92 $ | 12/17/2026 | |
 PayPalPYPL |
12/04/2026 | 0.14 $ | 12/24/2026 | |
Latest Dividends Nasdaq Composite
| Company | Ex-Dividend | Amount | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 AGNCAGNC | 10/30/2026 | 0.12 $ | 11/10/2026 |
 Cisco SystemsCSCO | 10/02/2026 | 0.42 $ | 10/21/2026 |
 NVIDIA CorporationNVDA | 09/10/2026 | 0.25 $ | 10/01/2026 |
 AlphabetGOOG | 09/04/2026 | 0.22 $ | 09/14/2026 |
| PayPalPYPL | 09/04/2026 | 0.14 $ | 09/25/2026 |
 PepsiCoPEP | 09/04/2026 | 1.48 $ | 09/30/2026 |
 The Kraft HeinzKHC | 09/04/2026 | 0.4 $ | 09/25/2026 |
| Qualcomm IncorporatedQCOM | 09/03/2026 | 0.92 $ | 09/24/2026 |
| Microsoft CorporationMSFT | 08/20/2026 | 0.91 $ | 09/10/2026 |
| StarbucksSBUX | 08/14/2026 | 0.62 $ | 08/28/2026 |
| AppleAAPL | 08/10/2026 | 0.27 $ | 08/13/2026 |
 Intel CorporationINTC | 08/07/2024 | 0.125 $ | 09/01/2024 |
Graph of companies divided by sector Nasdaq Composite
Highest-yielding dividends Nasdaq Composite
| Company | Yield |
|---|---|
| The Kraft HeinzKHC | 6.59 % |
| StarbucksSBUX | 2.26 % |
| Qualcomm IncorporatedQCOM | 2.05 % |
| PayPalPYPL | 0.94 % |
| Microsoft CorporationMSFT | 0.70 % |
| AppleAAPL | 0.30 % |
| AlphabetGOOG | 0.29 % |
Table of companies divided by sector Nasdaq Composite
In the following table you can see to which sector each of the companies belongs:
| Sector | Companies |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | The Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo |
| Consumer Cyclical | Starbucks, Amazon, Mercado Libre, Tesla |
| Technology | Qualcomm Incorporated, Microsoft Corporation, Apple, AMD, Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation |
| Financial Services | PayPal |
| Communications Services | Alphabet, Netflix |
| Real Estate | AGNC |
| Industrials | American Airlines |
| Health Care | Moderna |
Nasdaq Composite Companies with dividends
Below is a list of U.S. Technology Index companies that pay dividends:
