LLY Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

LLY has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 6.46 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.90%
Payout Ratio 22.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.26%
Consistency Lifetime 99.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.39%
Payout FCF 41.1%
Streak Years 53
Dividend Rating 75.19%
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
GSK 99,693 M 4.80% 5.54%
NVO 198,259 M 4.70% 5.12%
VTRS 20,234 M 4.56% 4.75%
NVS 282,550 M 3.06% 6.54%
MRK 280,103 M 3.59% 5.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ZTS 31,165 M 18.92% 100.0%
NVO 198,259 M 22.27% 96.2%
BMY 115,152 M 13.97% 92.6%
ROVI 3,514 M 25.15% 91.3%
IPN 15,827 M 8.78% 97.4%
Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals MRK Merck
3.59% Yield JNJ Johnson & Johnson
2.75% Yield IPN Ipsen
1.34% Yield
LLY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-06-10 1.73 0% 0.17%
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-10 Quarterly 1.73 +15.3% 0.17%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-10 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.15%
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% N/A
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.85 +14.9% N/A
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.74 0% N/A
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

LLY Dividend FAQ

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical firm headquartered in Indianapolis, specializing in the development and manufacturing of treatments for chronic and complex conditions. Its portfolio is heavily weighted toward cardiometabolic health, oncology, immunology, and neuroscience, with a significant focus on incretin-based therapies for diabetes and obesity management.

What is the Dividend Yield of LLY?

As of May 2026, LLY's dividend yield is 0.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.46 USD by the current share price of 988.09.

Does LLY pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, LLY paid a dividend of 6.46 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 1.73 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 2026-05-15.

LLY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LLY for the next payments are between 1.719 (-0.6%) and 1.925 (+11.3%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.73%.

Will LLY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.73 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. 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 15.3% 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 3.39%. If you bought LLY's shares at 190.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.46 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.39% 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 0.90% 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 22.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of LLY?

LLY's Overall Dividend Rating is 75.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LLY Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in LLY's Outstanding Shares?

Eli Lilly's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.4% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -77.8%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has LLY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 16, 1997 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 1,108,634,300 0%
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 898,002,000 -0.57%
2026 895,900,000 -0.23%

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: 2026-05-11 02:15 UTC