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LLY Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

LLY has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 5.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.72%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.13%
Overall Dividend Rating 70.40%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.29%
Payout Ratio 35.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -11.8% (S&P 500: 15.5%)
Total Return 5y: 494.5% (S&P 500: 108.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SIGA 598 M 7.23% 12.1%
PFE 143,503 M 6.98% 6.04%
BMY 89,478 M 5.68% 4.96%
GS71 88,762 M 4.45% 6.77%
OGN 2,438 M 6.47% 2.20%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 21,280 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 63,490 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 747,188 M 15.1% 99.5%
SIGA 598 M 15.5% 98.8%
RDY 11,786 M 28.0% 87.3%

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NVO
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NVS
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JNJ
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LLY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-10 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.22%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-10 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.2%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-10 Quarterly 1.5 15.4% 0.17%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-10 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.17%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-10 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.14%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-06-10 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.17%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-08 Quarterly 1.3 15% 0.17%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-08 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.19%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-08 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.21%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-09 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.26%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-10 Quarterly 1.13 15.3% 0.32%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.27%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.32%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.33%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.98 15.3% 0.42%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.32%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.32%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.44%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.85 14.9% 0.42%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.52%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.74 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.74 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.74 14.7% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.645 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.645 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.645 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.645 14.6% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.563 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.563 0% N/A
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.563 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.563 8.3% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.52 2% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.51 2% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.5 2% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2013-05-14 2013-05-16 2013-06-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A

LLY Dividend FAQ

Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) is a global pharmaceutical firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, that discovers, develops, and markets prescription medicines across the United States, Europe, China, Japan, and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of LLY?

As of October 2025, LLY`s dividend yield is 0.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.80 USD by the current share price of 802.83.

Does LLY pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, LLY paid a dividend of 5.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 1.5 USD.

How often does LLY pay dividends?

LLY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LLY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will LLY pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eli Lilly (LLY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LLY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Eli Lilly (LLY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of LLY?

LLY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.1% per year.
Strong growth: LLY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LLY?

LLY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.29%. If you bought LLY's shares at 135.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LLY?

LLY Payout Consistency is 99.5%. 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: Eli Lilly has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LLY have a good Dividend Yield?

LLY`s 0.72% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LLY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LLY is 35.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LLY?

LLY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LLY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LLY`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Eli Lilly`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.23% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Eli Lilly ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1997-10-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,108,634,300
1986 1,094,509,800 -1.27%
1987 1,132,208,100 +3.44%
1988 1,117,394,400 -1.31%
1989 1,146,134,900 +2.57%
1990 1,133,413,900 -1.11%
1991 1,164,093,900 +2.71%
1992 1,164,597,300 +0.04%
1993 1,179,076,000 +1.24%
1994 1,167,568,000 -0.98%
1995 1,150,829,000 -1.43%
1996 1,121,305,000 -2.57%
1997 1,130,589,500 +0.83%
1998 1,106,237,200 -2.15%
1999 1,102,054,500 -0.38%
2000 1,093,128,100 -0.81%
2001 1,093,271,100 +0.01%
2002 1,077,106,300 -1.48%
2003 1,081,334,100 +0.39%
2004 1,092,457,400 +1.03%
2005 1,088,928,900 -0.32%
2006 1,084,578,200 -0.4%
2007 1,090,257,400 +0.52%
2008 1,094,499,000 +0.39%
2009 1,098,033,500 +0.32%
2010 1,108,919,500 +0.99%
2011 1,115,883,000 +0.63%
2012 1,146,493,000 +2.74%
2013 1,116,795,000 -2.59%
2014 1,110,627,000 -0.55%
2015 1,105,267,000 -0.48%
2016 1,100,875,000 -0.4%
2017 1,052,023,000 -4.44%
2018 1,057,035,000 +0.48%
2019 957,526,000 -9.41%
2020 956,590,000 -0.1%
2021 953,653,000 -0.31%
2022 950,182,000 -0.36%
2023 903,980,000 -4.86%
2024 903,158,000 -0.09%
2025 899,793,000 -0.37%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-19 20:35