VTRS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield
VTRS has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 0.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN PA Sanofi |
94,744 M | 5.54% | 6.03% |
| BMY NYSE Bristol-Myers Squibb |
124,912 M | 4.38% | 5.40% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
268,096 M | 3.06% | 6.99% |
| GSK NYSE GlaxoSmithKline |
93,364 M | 3.53% | 5.81% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
269,442 M | 2.99% | 6.15% |
| VTRS NASDAQ Viatris |
20,238 M | 3.50% | 4.35% |
| ORNBV HE Orion |
12,718 M | 2.56% | 5.63% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
354,804 M | 2.89% | 4.96% |
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,688 M | 3.08% | 3.64% |
| H02 SG HAW PAR |
2,264 M | 2.51% | 4.33% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,688 M | 26.64% | 100.0% |
| SECT-B ST Sectra (publ) |
5,591 M | 22.28% | 99.2% |
| FAGR BR Fagron |
1,853 M | 18.76% | 100.0% |
| LLY NYSE Eli Lilly |
1,024,927 M | 15.24% | 100.0% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
268,096 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
354,804 M | 5.34% | 100.0% |
| SAN PA Sanofi |
94,744 M | 5.39% | 100.0% |
| RPRX NASDAQ Royalty Pharma |
32,740 M | 5.31% | 100.0% |
| IPN PA Ipsen |
12,983 M | 7.55% | 98.0% |
| JNJ NYSE Johnson & Johnson |
623,344 M | 4.72% | 100.0% |
VTRS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-09-16 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-22 | 2026-06-17 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2025-11-24 | 2025-11-24 | 2025-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-15 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-23 | 2025-06-16 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.45% |
| 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.26% |
| 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-22 | 2024-12-13 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-13 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-24 | 2024-06-14 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-24 | 2023-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.28% |
| 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-15 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.09% |
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-16 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.28% |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-17 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.14% |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-23 | 2022-12-16 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-16 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.18% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-16 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-16 | Quarterly | 0.12 | +9.1% | 0.83% |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-16 | Quarterly | 0.11 | 0% | 0.84% |
VTRS Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, VTRS's dividend yield is 3.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.48 USD by the current share price of 17.64.
As of October 2026, VTRS paid a dividend of 0.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-21 and the payout was 0.12 USD.
VTRS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VTRS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VTRS for the next payments are between 0.12 (+0.0%) and 0.121 (+0.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.74%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.12 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Viatris (VTRS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Viatris (VTRS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VTRS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.17% per year. Weak growth: VTRS's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
VTRS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.35%. If you bought VTRS's shares at 11.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.35% of your original purchase price.
VTRS Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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 consistent: Viatris has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VTRS's 3.50% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VTRS is 19.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
VTRS's Overall Dividend Rating is 46.63%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
VTRS Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-03 02:38 UTC