Question 1

Is AAPL or JSM a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, AAPL wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 1). JSM offers the higher yield (8.66%), while AAPL has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, AAPL or JSM?

Accepted Answer

JSM has the higher forward dividend yield at 8.66%, versus 0.32% for AAPL.

Question 3

Is AAPL or JSM safer?

Accepted Answer

AAPL has the higher dividend-safety score (95/100 vs 80/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is AAPL or JSM better value right now?

Accepted Answer

AAPL trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-48% upside, overvalued), versus -50% for JSM.

Metric	AAPL	JSM
Forward yield	0.32%	8.66%
Annual dividend	$1.08	$0.64
Payout ratio	13%	—
Years of growth	14 yr	0 yr
5-yr dividend growth	5.0%	0.0%
5-yr total return	119%	-32%
Dividend safety score	95 (A)	80 (A)
Fair value estimate	$172.09	$8.65
Upside to fair value	-48%	-50%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$4.9T	—
P/E ratio	40.3	14.4

AAPL vs JSM: Which Is the Better Dividend Stock?

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