ZBH Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

ZBH has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.97%
Payout Ratio 16.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 97.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.65%
Payout FCF 11.9%
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 34.99%

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: -9.6%
Total Return 5y: -39.6%

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 54,916 M 4.11% 4.43%
IRMD 1,203 M 1.60% 5.31%
BDX 59,836 M 2.15% 2.26%
EL 175,191 M 1.62% 3.26%
ABT 189,849 M 1.89% 2.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,493 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 175,191 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%

ZBH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.27%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.25%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.26%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.22%
2024-12-30 2024-12-30 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.23%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.22%
2024-06-26 2024-06-26 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.22%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.19%
2023-12-26 2023-12-27 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.2%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.22%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.17%
2023-03-28 2023-03-29 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.19%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.19%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.23%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.22%
2022-03-28 2022-03-29 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.19%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.19%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.16%
2021-06-25 2021-06-28 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.15%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.15%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-06-26 2020-06-29 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-07-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-07-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-04-24 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-12-24 2014-12-29 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-09-25 2013-09-27 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

ZBH Dividend FAQ

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (ZBH) is a global medical-technology firm that designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of orthopedic and cranio-maxillofacial products, including knee and hip implants, sports-medicine devices, bone cement, and surgical robotics that aid surgeons in delivering patient-specific solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZBH?

As of February 2026, ZBH`s dividend yield is 0.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 89.91.

Does ZBH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ZBH paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.24 USD.

How often does ZBH pay dividends?

ZBH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZBH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.

ZBH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZBH for the next 4 payments are between 0.239 (-0.4%) and 0.241 (+0.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will ZBH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.24 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZBH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ZBH?

ZBH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of ZBH?

ZBH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.65%. If you bought ZBH's shares at 148.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.65% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZBH?

ZBH Payout Consistency is 97.0%. 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: Zimmer Biomet Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ZBH have a good Dividend Yield?

ZBH`s 0.97% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ZBH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZBH is 16.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZBH?

ZBH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 34.99%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ZBH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ZBH's Outstanding Shares?

Zimmer Biomet Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.38% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ZBH ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 1, 2022 with a ratio of 103:100.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.03 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
2000 194,100,000
2001 195,700,000 +0.82%
2002 198,000,000 +1.18%
2003 246,400,000 +24.44%
2004 249,200,000 +1.14%
2005 250,100,000 +0.36%
2006 239,200,000 -4.36%
2007 233,900,000 -2.22%
2008 222,100,000 -5.04%
2009 204,200,000 -8.06%
2010 193,800,000 -5.09%
2011 178,500,000 -7.89%
2012 170,700,000 -4.37%
2013 173,500,000 +1.64%
2014 172,900,000 -0.35%
2015 202,000,000 +16.83%
2016 202,500,000 +0.25%
2017 204,100,000 +0.79%
2018 205,800,000 +0.83%
2019 207,800,000 +0.97%
2020 209,300,000 +0.72%
2021 208,900,000 -0.19%
2022 209,800,000 +0.43%
2023 208,600,000 -0.57%
2024 199,900,000 -4.17%
2025 198,800,000 -0.55%

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: 2026-02-08 02:17