ABBV Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

ABBV has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 8.38 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.34%
Payout Ratio 67.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.98%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.51%
Payout FCF 62.3%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 69.49%
Ex-Dividend in 16 days: Buy before Apr 15, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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
Total Return 12m: 6.8%
Total Return 5y: 137.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Biotechnology

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QIA 8,212 M 5.35% 5.49%
GILD 171,609 M 3.36% 5.81%
AMGN 190,792 M 3.07% 5.59%
HLN 43,523 M 1.76% 4.20%
BIM 12,295 M 0.74% 1.79%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
HLN 43,523 M 30.1% 100%
NOV 159,552 M 25.6% 91.9%
BIM 12,295 M 9.76% 96.0%
AMGN 190,792 M 7.84% 100%
DIA 4,758 M 4.66% 90.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Biotechnology

AMGN
Amgen
 3.07% Yield
GILD
Gilead Sciences
 3.36% Yield

ABBV Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 2026-05-15 Quarterly 1.73 0% N/A
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-02-17 Quarterly 1.73 5.5% 0.8%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-11-14 Quarterly 1.64 0% 0.72%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-08-15 Quarterly 1.64 0% 0.86%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-05-15 Quarterly 1.64 0% 0.92%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-02-14 Quarterly 1.64 5.8% 0.95%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-11-15 Quarterly 1.55 0% 0.8%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-08-15 Quarterly 1.55 0% 0.92%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-15 Quarterly 1.55 0% 0.94%
2024-01-12 2024-01-16 2024-02-15 Quarterly 1.55 4.7% 0.95%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-11-15 Quarterly 1.48 0% 1%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-08-15 Quarterly 1.48 0% 1.11%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-15 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.92%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-02-15 Quarterly 1.48 5% 0.95%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-11-15 Quarterly 1.41 0% 1.03%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-15 Quarterly 1.41 0% 0.95%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-05-16 Quarterly 1.41 0% 0.85%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-02-15 Quarterly 1.41 8.5% 1.04%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-15 Quarterly 1.3 0% 1.2%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-08-16 Quarterly 1.3 0% 1.11%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-05-14 Quarterly 1.3 0% 1.22%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-02-16 Quarterly 1.3 10.2% N/A
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-11-16 Quarterly 1.18 0% N/A
2020-07-14 2020-07-15 2020-08-14 Quarterly 1.18 0% N/A
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-05-15 Quarterly 1.18 0% N/A
2020-01-14 2020-01-15 2020-02-14 Quarterly 1.18 10.3% N/A
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-11-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
2019-07-12 2019-07-15 2019-08-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-05-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-02-15 Quarterly 1.07 11.5% N/A
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.96 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.96 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.96 35.2% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.71 10.9% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2017-07-12 2017-07-11 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-13 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.64 12.3% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.57 11.8% N/A
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-11-14 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% N/A
2015-01-13 2015-01-15 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.49 16.7% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-07-11 2014-07-15 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.42 5% N/A
2014-01-13 2014-01-15 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A

ABBV Dividend FAQ

AbbVie Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of medicines globally. The company operates within the biotechnology sector, which is characterized by high R&D investment and a long product development cycle.

What is the Dividend Yield of ABBV?

As of March 2026, ABBV`s dividend yield is 3.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.38 USD by the current share price of 209.40.

Does ABBV pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, ABBV paid a dividend of 8.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-15 and the payout was 1.73 USD.

How often does ABBV pay dividends?

ABBV pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ABBV has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-15.

ABBV dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ABBV for the next payments are between 1.719 (-0.6%) and 1.82 (+5.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.36%.

Will ABBV pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.73 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for AbbVie (ABBV) is 2026-04-15.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ABBV?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AbbVie (ABBV) is 2026-04-15.

What is the Dividend Growth of ABBV?

ABBV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.98% per year.
Strong growth: ABBV's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ABBV?

ABBV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.51%. If you bought ABBV's shares at 88.14 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.38 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ABBV?

ABBV Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 consistent: AbbVie has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ABBV have a good Dividend Yield?

ABBV`s 3.34% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ABBV?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ABBV is 67.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of ABBV?

ABBV`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.49%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ABBV Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ABBV's Outstanding Shares?

AbbVie's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has ABBV 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 1,580,000,000
2012 1,605,000,000 +1.58%
2013 1,608,000,000 +0.19%
2014 1,597,000,000 -0.68%
2015 1,640,000,000 +2.69%
2016 1,623,000,000 -1.04%
2017 1,602,000,000 -1.29%
2018 1,481,301,000 -7.53%
2019 1,485,000,000 +0.25%
2020 1,781,000,000 +19.93%
2021 1,778,000,000 -0.17%
2022 1,778,000,000
2023 1,772,000,000 -0.34%
2024 1,773,000,000 +0.06%
2025 1,774,000,000 +0.06%

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: 2026-03-29 03:01