AMGN Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

AMGN has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 12.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.21%
Payout Ratio 44.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.84%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.93%
Payout FCF 47.4%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 70.40%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Biotechnology

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ABBV 387,093 M 3.34% 7.54%
GILD 176,133 M 2.79% 5.63%
HLN 46,623 M 1.76% 2.46%
BIM 13,627 M 0.74% 0.75%
REGN 81,048 M 0.54% 0.91%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BTX 1,425 M 134% 95.6%
HLN 46,623 M 30.1% 100%
BIM 13,627 M 9.76% 96.0%
ABBV 387,093 M 5.98% 100%
GILD 176,133 M 2.71% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Biotechnology

GILD
Gilead Sciences
2.79% Yield

AMGN 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
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-06 Quarterly 2.52 5.9% N/A
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-12 Quarterly 2.38 0% 0.71%
2025-08-22 2025-08-22 2025-09-12 Quarterly 2.38 0% 0.81%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-06 Quarterly 2.38 0% 0.88%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-07 Quarterly 2.38 5.8% 0.81%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-09 Quarterly 2.25 0% 0.81%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-06 Quarterly 2.25 0% 0.7%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 2.25 0% 0.72%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-07 Quarterly 2.25 5.6% 0.78%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-08 Quarterly 2.13 0% 0.78%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Quarterly 2.13 0% 0.81%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-08 Quarterly 2.13 0% 0.94%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-08 Quarterly 2.13 9.8% 0.88%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-08 Quarterly 1.94 0% 0.68%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-08 Quarterly 1.94 0% 0.77%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-06-08 Quarterly 1.94 0% 0.8%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-08 Quarterly 1.94 10.2% 0.86%
2021-11-15 2021-11-16 2021-12-08 Quarterly 1.76 0% 0.84%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-09-08 Quarterly 1.76 0% 0.77%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-08 Quarterly 1.76 0% 0.7%
2021-02-12 2021-02-15 2021-03-08 Quarterly 1.76 10% 0.75%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-08 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-08 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-08 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-06 Quarterly 1.6 10.3% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-06 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-06 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-07 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-08 Quarterly 1.45 9.8% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-12-07 Quarterly 1.32 0% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-07 Quarterly 1.32 0% N/A
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-08 Quarterly 1.32 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-08 Quarterly 1.32 14.8% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-08 Quarterly 1.15 0% N/A
2017-08-15 2017-08-17 2017-09-08 Quarterly 1.15 0% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-06-08 Quarterly 1.15 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-08 Quarterly 1.15 15% N/A
2016-11-14 2016-11-16 2016-12-08 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2016-08-15 2016-08-17 2016-09-08 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2016-05-13 2016-05-17 2016-06-08 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-08 Quarterly 1 26.6% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-07 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2015-05-12 2015-05-14 2015-06-05 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2015-02-10 2015-02-12 2015-03-06 Quarterly 0.79 29.5% N/A
2014-11-10 2014-11-13 2014-12-05 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2014-08-12 2014-08-14 2014-09-05 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-06 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2014-02-11 2014-02-13 2014-03-07 Quarterly 0.61 29.8% N/A
2013-11-12 2013-11-14 2013-12-06 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A

AMGN Dividend FAQ

Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) is a U.S.-based biotechnology firm that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of human therapeutics, ranging from biologics such as Enbrel and Repatha to small-molecule drugs like Otezla and KRYSTEXXA. The company serves physicians, hospitals, dialysis centers, and pharmacies through both wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels, and it maintains strategic collaborations with AstraZeneca, Novartis, UCB, Kyowa Kirin, and BeiGene to expand its oncology and rare-disease pipelines.

What is the Dividend Yield of AMGN?

As of February 2026, AMGN`s dividend yield is 3.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 12.0 USD by the current share price of 384.32.

Does AMGN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AMGN paid a dividend of 12.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 and the payout was 2.52 USD.

How often does AMGN pay dividends?

AMGN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AMGN has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

AMGN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AMGN for the next 4 payments are between 2.499 (-0.8%) and 2.587 (+2.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AMGN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.52 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Amgen (AMGN) is 2026-02-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AMGN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Amgen (AMGN) is 2026-02-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of AMGN?

AMGN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.84% per year.
Strong growth: AMGN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AMGN?

AMGN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.93%. If you bought AMGN's shares at 202.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (12.0 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AMGN?

AMGN 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: Amgen has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AMGN have a good Dividend Yield?

AMGN`s 3.21% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AMGN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AMGN is 44.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AMGN?

AMGN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AMGN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AMGN's Outstanding Shares?

Amgen's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has AMGN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 22, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1985 523,912,000
1986 680,384,000 +29.87%
1987 800,960,000 +17.72%
1988 805,816,000 +0.61%
1989 800,000,000 -0.72%
1990 933,333,300 +16.67%
1991 1,053,333,300 +12.86%
1992 1,116,250,000 +5.97%
1993 1,130,968,000 +1.32%
1994 1,086,000,000 -3.98%
1995 1,104,615,400 +1.71%
1996 1,060,588,200 -3.99%
1997 1,040,555,600 -1.89%
1998 1,074,782,600 +3.29%
1999 1,085,700,000 +1.02%
2000 1,086,200,000 +0.05%
2001 1,085,600,000 -0.06%
2002 1,349,900,000 +24.35%
2003 1,332,500,000 -1.29%
2004 1,290,000,000 -3.19%
2005 1,218,000,000 -5.58%
2006 1,177,000,000 -3.37%
2007 1,092,000,000 -7.22%
2008 1,037,000,000 -5.04%
2009 988,000,000 -4.73%
2010 941,000,000 -4.76%
2011 800,000,000 -14.98%
2012 778,000,000 -2.75%
2013 766,000,000 -1.54%
2014 772,000,000 +0.78%
2015 761,000,000 -1.42%
2016 748,000,000 -1.71%
2017 724,000,000 -3.21%
2018 640,000,000 -11.6%
2019 598,000,000 -6.56%
2020 585,000,000 -2.17%
2021 565,000,000 -3.42%
2022 539,000,000 -4.6%
2023 540,000,000 +0.19%
2024 542,000,000 +0.37%
2025 543,000,000 +0.18%

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: 2026-02-06 03:12