QGEN Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

QGEN has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 1.51 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.13%
Payout Ratio 65.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.19%
Consistency Lifetime 8.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.97%
Payout FCF 11.4%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 13.47%

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.

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Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
A 40,521 M 0.67% 0.81%
TMO 233,210 M 0.28% 0.34%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TMO 233,210 M 13.4% 42.1%
BRKR 8,054 M 5.74% 96.4%

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QGEN Dividend History: Last 5 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-10 Annual 0.25 -80.2% N/A
2025-01-29 2025-01-29 Other 1.26 -7.2% 2.64%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-01-31 Other 1.3578 22.3% 3.03%
2017-01-25 2017-01-26 2017-01-25 Other 1.11 3773% 2.52%
2002-12-27 0.0287 0% N/A

QGEN Dividend FAQ

Qiagen N.V. (NYSE: QGEN) supplies a broad portfolio of “sample-to-insight” technologies that convert biological specimens into molecular data. Its offerings span primary consumables (e.g., nucleic-acid stabilization kits, magnetic-bead extraction), secondary consumables (purification kits), and instruments for nucleic-acid purification, quality control, and automated PCR. The company also markets diagnostic consumables for immune-response testing (TB, post-transplant monitoring), oncology, reproductive health, forensic DNA, and food safety, alongside next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels, library-prep kits, bioinformatics SaaS, and custom genomics services for diagnostics, academia, pharma, and applied-testing markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of QGEN?

As of January 2026, QGEN`s dividend yield is 3.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.51 USD by the current share price of 48.29.

Does QGEN pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, QGEN paid a dividend of 1.51 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-02 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does QGEN pay dividends?

QGEN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, QGEN has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-02.

QGEN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for QGEN for the next 4 payments are between 0.385 (+54.0%) and 0.453 (+81.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will QGEN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Qiagen (QGEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for QGEN?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of QGEN?

QGEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.2% per year.
Strong growth: QGEN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of QGEN?

QGEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.97%. If you bought QGEN's shares at 50.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.51 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.97% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of QGEN?

QGEN Payout Consistency is 8.8%. 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 unstable: Qiagen has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does QGEN have a good Dividend Yield?

QGEN`s 3.13% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of QGEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of QGEN is 65.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of QGEN?

QGEN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 13.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

QGEN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in QGEN's Outstanding Shares?

Qiagen's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.21% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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 QGEN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 8, 2026 with a ratio of 19:20.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 96,296,300
1997 96,296,300
1998 102,716,100 +6.67%
1999 132,133,900 +28.64%
2000 137,324,300 +3.93%
2001 138,269,900 +0.69%
2002 140,172,700 +1.38%
2003 140,976,800 +0.57%
2004 141,872,400 +0.64%
2005 143,377,500 +1.06%
2006 144,819,000 +1.01%
2007 188,734,000 +30.32%
2008 190,768,700 +1.08%
2009 223,607,700 +17.21%
2010 224,757,500 +0.51%
2011 226,224,100 +0.65%
2012 232,805,000 +2.91%
2013 235,330,800 +1.08%
2014 232,207,000 -1.33%
2015 228,360,900 -1.66%
2016 230,772,200 +1.06%
2017 231,751,000 +0.42%
2018 232,357,000 +0.26%
2019 231,346,000 -0.44%
2020 234,834,000 +1.51%
2021 231,777,000 -1.3%
2022 223,446,200 -3.59%
2023 223,822,600 +0.17%
2024 218,016,000 -2.59%
2025 218,453,000 +0.2%

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: 2026-01-06 02:41