IONS Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

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

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 1.0%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 1.00%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Biotechnology

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ABBV 369,388 M 3.34% 9.56%
QIA 8,383 M 5.35% 5.37%
NOV 159,380 M 4.64% 6.00%
AMGN 187,563 M 3.07% 5.65%
GILD 173,409 M 2.65% 5.79%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HLN 44,640 M 30.09% 100.0%
NOV 159,380 M 25.64% 91.9%
BIM 12,725 M 9.76% 96.0%
AMGN 187,563 M 7.84% 100.0%
ABBV 369,388 M 5.98% 100.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Biotechnology GILD Gilead Sciences
2.65% Yield
IONS Dividend History: Last 7 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2000-02-17 0.11 0% N/A
1999-12-21 0.11 0% N/A
1999-08-20 0.11 0% N/A
1999-07-21 0.11 0% N/A
1999-06-21 0.11 0% N/A
1999-03-22 0.11 0% N/A
1999-02-17 0.11 0% N/A

IONS Dividend FAQ

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company specializing in RNA-targeted medicines.

What is the Dividend Yield of IONS?

As of April 2026, IONS's dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 74.79.

Does IONS pay a dividend?

As of April 2026 IONS does not pay a dividend.

How often does IONS pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, IONS has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2000-02-17.

IONS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IONS for the next payments are between 0.11 (+0.0%) and 0.11 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.59%.

Will IONS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2000-02-17. 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 0.00% 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 46.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IONS?

IONS Payout Consistency is 1.0%. 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. Very unstable: Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

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 1.00%. 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 5.5% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). 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
1990 8,175,000 0%
1991 10,434,800 +27.64%
1992 12,894,700 +23.57%
1993 15,333,300 +18.91%
1994 20,000,000 +30.44%
1995 21,562,500 +7.81%
1996 26,087,000 +20.98%
1997 27,500,000 +5.42%
1998 25,000,000 -9.09%
1999 28,636,400 +14.55%
2000 38,448,000 +34.26%
2001 53,923,000 +40.25%
2002 55,375,000 +2.69%
2003 55,858,000 +0.87%
2004 57,521,000 +2.98%
2005 72,377,000 +25.83%
2006 82,456,000 +13.93%
2007 90,799,000 +10.12%
2008 97,521,000 +7.4%
2009 99,013,000 +1.53%
2010 99,569,000 +0.56%
2011 100,157,000 +0.59%
2012 101,246,000 +1.09%
2013 116,122,000 +14.69%
2014 122,839,000 +5.78%
2015 120,189,000 -2.16%
2016 123,953,000 +3.13%
2017 126,862,000 +2.35%
2018 149,856,000 +18.13%
2019 153,000,000 +2.1%
2020 140,000,000 -8.5%
2021 160,000,000 +14.29%
2022 142,000,000 -11.25%
2023 145,538,000 +2.49%
2024 158,000,000 +8.56%
2025 162,000,000 +2.53%
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: 2026-03-28 02:37 UTC