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MDT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

MDT has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 2.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.86%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.82
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.18%
Dividend Rating 58.89%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.83%
Payout Ratio 50.1%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.41%

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: 25.2%
Total Return 5y: -1%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 57,275 M 4.39% 5.18%
PHIA 25,672 M 3.76% 2.50%
PHG 25,315 M 3.65% 2.04%
MDT 130,788 M 2.86% 2.83%
SNN 14,214 M 2.36% 2.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 173,857 M 36.1% 92.1%
GEHC 37,908 M 33.3% 100%
LMAT 1,881 M 13.9% 100%
ABT 214,564 M 11.2% 92.6%
STE 25,746 M 9.08% 96.9%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MDT Dividends with its Peer-Group

EL
EssilorLuxottica S. A.
 1.40% Yield
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
 1.84% Yield
SHL
Siemens Healthineers
 4.39% Yield

MDT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 2025-10-17 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.76%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.71 1.4% 0.83%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.8%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.87%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.78%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.7 1.4% 0.89%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.83%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.84%
2023-09-21 2023-09-22 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.86%
2023-06-22 2023-06-23 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.69 1.5% 0.78%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.86%
2022-12-20 2022-12-21 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.89%
2022-09-22 2022-09-23 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.8%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.68 7.9% 0.77%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-22 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.59%
2021-12-21 2021-12-22 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.63%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.49%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-16 Quarterly 0.63 8.6% 0.5%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-04-16 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.5%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.51%
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-10-16 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-07-17 Quarterly 0.58 7.4% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-04-17 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-17 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-18 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-07-25 Quarterly 0.54 8% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-18 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-19 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.5 8.7% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-19 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-20 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.46 7% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-04-13 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-10-21 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.43 13.2% N/A
2016-03-22 2016-03-24 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-12-22 2015-12-24 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-10-16 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-06-25 2015-06-29 2015-07-17 Quarterly 0.38 24.6% N/A
2015-03-26 2015-03-30 2015-04-17 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-06 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-10-24 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2014-07-01 2014-07-03 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.305 8.9% N/A
2014-04-02 2014-04-04 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-12-31 2014-01-03 2014-01-24 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-10-02 2013-10-04 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-07-02 2013-07-05 2013-07-26 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

MDT Dividend FAQ

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of device-based therapies across five primary segments: Cardiovascular (pacemakers, defibrillators, ablation tools, remote monitoring), Neuroscience (spinal-cord stimulators, brain-modulation systems, drug-infusion implants), Medical Surgical (AI-enhanced video analytics, robotic platforms, stapling and sealing instruments), Diabetes (insulin pumps, CGM sensors, smart pens), and a suite of ancillary products for a wide array of specialists from cardiologists to ENT surgeons. The company operates globally, with a strong footprint in the United States, Ireland, and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of MDT?

As of December 2025, MDT`s dividend yield is 2.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.82 USD by the current share price of 98.57.

Does MDT pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, MDT paid a dividend of 2.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-26 and the payout was 0.71 USD.

How often does MDT pay dividends?

MDT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MDT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-26.

MDT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MDT for the next 4 payments are between 0.746 (+5.1%) and 0.783 (+10.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will MDT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.71 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Medtronic (MDT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MDT?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MDT?

MDT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.18% per year.
Strong growth: MDT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MDT?

MDT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.83%. If you bought MDT's shares at 99.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MDT?

MDT Payout Consistency is 93.8%. 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: Medtronic has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MDT have a good Dividend Yield?

MDT`s 2.86% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MDT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MDT is 50.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MDT?

MDT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-11-20 02:45