IONS Dividend History & Analysis | Yield

IONS has a dividend yield of and paid per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of July 2026, Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) does not pay a dividend.

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SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
NOVO-B CO
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221,980 M 4.57% 4.78%
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Top 7 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NOVO-B CO
Novo Nordisk
221,980 M 26.23% 100.0%
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Haleon
41,087 M 21.48% 100.0%
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Amgen
201,932 M 7.02% 100.0%
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461,257 M 5.31% 100.0%
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162,981 M 2.74% 100.0%
REGN NASDAQ
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
68,593 M 6.24% 100.0%
AZN ST
AstraZeneca
286,610 M 3.77% 100.0%

IONS Dividend History

as of July 2026
No dividends paid yet.

IONS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of IONS?

As of July 2026, IONS's dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 86.32.

Does IONS pay a dividend?

As of July 2026 IONS does not pay a dividend.

How often does IONS pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, IONS has issued dividend payments.

IONS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IONS for the next payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about -%.

Will IONS pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IONS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IONS?

IONS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of IONS?

IONS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought IONS's shares at 38.87 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IONS?

IONS Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does IONS have a good Dividend Yield?

IONS's % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IONS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IONS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of IONS?

IONS's Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IONS Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in IONS's Outstanding Shares?

Ionis Pharmaceuticals's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 6.57% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 84.1%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has IONS ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2011 100,000,000 0%
2012 101,000,000 +1%
2013 111,000,000 +9.9%
2014 118,000,000 +6.31%
2015 120,000,000 +1.69%
2016 121,000,000 +0.83%
2017 126,000,000 +4.13%
2018 134,000,000 +6.35%
2019 153,000,000 +14.18%
2020 140,000,000 -8.5%
2021 141,000,000 +0.71%
2022 142,000,000 +0.71%
2023 143,000,000 +0.7%
2024 150,000,000 +4.9%
2025 160,000,000 +6.67%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-03 03:07 UTC