ZTS Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
ZTS has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 2.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN PA Sanofi |
105,947 M | 5.54% | 6.27% |
| BMY NYSE Bristol-Myers Squibb |
136,494 M | 4.71% | 4.90% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
261,728 M | 3.06% | 6.75% |
| GSK NYSE GlaxoSmithKline |
99,920 M | 3.53% | 5.59% |
| TAK NYSE Takeda Pharmaceutical |
58,920 M | 3.92% | 4.57% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
260,185 M | 2.99% | 6.00% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
375,849 M | 3.29% | 5.37% |
| VTRS NASDAQ Viatris |
19,388 M | 3.50% | 4.26% |
| ORNBV HE Orion |
13,050 M | 2.56% | 5.86% |
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,794 M | 3.08% | 3.62% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,794 M | 26.64% | 100.0% |
| SECT-B ST Sectra (publ) |
5,591 M | 22.28% | 99.2% |
| LLY NYSE Eli Lilly |
1,034,063 M | 15.24% | 100.0% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
261,728 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
375,849 M | 5.41% | 100.0% |
| SAN PA Sanofi |
105,947 M | 5.39% | 100.0% |
| RPRX NASDAQ Royalty Pharma |
36,958 M | 5.31% | 100.0% |
| IPN PA Ipsen |
15,770 M | 7.55% | 98.0% |
| JNJ NYSE Johnson & Johnson |
670,988 M | 4.72% | 100.0% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
260,185 M | 4.53% | 100.0% |
ZTS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | 2026-07-20 | 2026-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2026-04-20 | 2026-04-20 | 2026-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.53 | +6% | 0.43% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-21 | 2025-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.34% |
| 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-21 | 2025-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.5 | +15.7% | 0.3% |
| 2024-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-12-03 | Quarterly | 0.432 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-07-18 | 2024-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.432 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2024-04-18 | 2024-04-19 | 2024-06-04 | Quarterly | 0.432 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2024-01-18 | 2024-01-19 | 2024-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.432 | +15.2% | 0.23% |
| 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2023-07-20 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-20 | 2023-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.375 | +15.4% | 0.24% |
| 2022-10-31 | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.21% |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-21 | 2022-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2022-01-19 | 2022-01-20 | 2022-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.325 | +30% | 0.16% |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-10-29 | 2021-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.12% |
ZTS Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, ZTS's dividend yield is 1.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.09 USD by the current share price of 72.97.
As of September 2026, ZTS paid a dividend of 2.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-20 and the payout was 0.53 USD.
ZTS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZTS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-20.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZTS for the next payments are between 0.528 (-0.4%) and 0.588 (+10.9%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.09%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Zoetis (ZTS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Zoetis (ZTS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
ZTS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.6% per year. Strong growth: ZTS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
ZTS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.08%. If you bought ZTS's shares at 193.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.08% of your original purchase price.
ZTS Payout Consistency is 91.7%. 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: Zoetis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
ZTS's 1.92% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZTS is 31.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
ZTS's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
ZTS Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-11 02:38 UTC