ZTS Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

ZTS has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 2.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.46%
Payout Ratio 42.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 18.92%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.33%
Payout FCF 38.5%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 71.70%

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: -24.8%
Total Return 5y: -16.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 480 M 10.4% 12.2%
GS71 118,758 M 4.22% 7.28%
BMY 126,196 M 4.98% 5.04%
SAN 115,133 M 4.30% 5.91%
SNY 116,174 M 4.43% 5.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIRP 3,483 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 915,139 M 15.3% 99.5%
BMY 126,196 M 14.0% 92.6%
MRK 62,451 M 12.0% 91.8%
SIGA 480 M 10.1% 98.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals

BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
 4.98% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.70% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 3.02% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.68% Yield
IPN
Ipsen
 1.34% Yield

ZTS 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
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% 0.28%
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% 0.17%
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%
2021-07-20 2021-07-21 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.13%
2021-04-20 2021-04-21 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.15%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2020-10-20 2020-10-21 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-03-03 Quarterly 0.2 22% N/A
2019-10-21 2019-10-22 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.164 0% N/A
2019-07-18 2019-07-19 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.164 0% N/A
2019-04-17 2019-04-18 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.164 0% N/A
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.164 30.2% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A
2018-07-19 2018-07-20 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A
2018-04-19 2018-04-20 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A
2018-01-18 2018-01-19 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.126 20% N/A
2017-11-08 2017-11-09 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-04-04 2017-04-06 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.105 10.5% N/A
2016-11-01 2016-11-03 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-08-30 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2016-04-05 2016-04-07 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2016-01-19 2016-01-21 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.095 14.5% N/A
2015-11-03 2015-11-05 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.083 0% N/A
2015-08-11 2015-08-13 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.083 0% N/A
2015-04-07 2015-04-09 2015-06-02 Quarterly 0.083 0% N/A
2015-01-20 2015-01-22 2015-03-03 Quarterly 0.083 15.3% N/A
2014-11-03 2014-11-05 2014-12-02 Quarterly 0.072 0% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.072 0% N/A
2014-04-24 2014-04-28 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.072 0% N/A
2014-01-28 2014-01-30 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.072 10.8% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.065 0% N/A

ZTS Dividend FAQ

Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of animal-health products-including medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, biodevices, genetic tests, and precision-health solutions-for livestock (cattle, swine, poultry, fish, sheep) and companion animals (dogs, cats, horses). Its customers span veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners, and the firm leverages a partnership with Blacksmith Medicines to explore novel animal-health antibiotics.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZTS?

As of February 2026, ZTS`s dividend yield is 1.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.03 USD by the current share price of 127.42.

Does ZTS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ZTS paid a dividend of 2.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-20 and the payout was 0.53 USD.

How often does ZTS pay dividends?

ZTS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZTS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-20.

ZTS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZTS for the next 4 payments are between 0.551 (+4.0%) and 0.59 (+11.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will ZTS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Zoetis (ZTS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZTS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of ZTS?

ZTS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 18.9% per year.
Strong growth: ZTS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ZTS?

ZTS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.33%. If you bought ZTS's shares at 152.57 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.33% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZTS?

ZTS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Zoetis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ZTS have a good Dividend Yield?

ZTS`s 1.46% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ZTS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZTS is 42.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZTS?

ZTS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ZTS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ZTS's Outstanding Shares?

Zoetis's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.85% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 ZTS ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 500,000,000
2012 500,111,000 +0.02%
2013 500,586,000 +0.09%
2014 503,269,000 +0.54%
2015 500,639,000 -0.52%
2016 496,638,000 -0.8%
2017 491,022,000 -1.13%
2018 484,479,000 -1.33%
2019 480,200,000 -0.88%
2020 477,900,000 -0.48%
2021 475,600,000 -0.48%
2022 466,800,000 -1.85%
2023 460,100,000 -1.44%
2024 451,100,000 -1.96%
2025 443,200,000 -1.75%

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: 2026-02-03 04:20