VTRS Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

VTRS has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 0.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.98%
Payout Ratio 26.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.82%
Consistency Lifetime 61.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.26%
Payout FCF 35.4%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 56.51%

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: 40.6%
Total Return 5y: -0.9%

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 118,497 M 4.22% 7.28%
BMY 113,778 M 4.98% 5.04%
SAN 113,221 M 4.30% 5.91%
SNY 114,158 M 4.43% 5.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZTS 54,250 M 18.9% 100%
VIRP 3,475 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 915,139 M 15.3% 99.5%
BMY 113,778 M 14.0% 92.6%
MRK 64,417 M 12.0% 91.8%

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
ZEG
AstraZeneca
 2.08% Yield

VTRS 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
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.15%
2025-08-22 2025-08-22 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.13%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.45%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.26%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.91%
2024-08-23 2024-08-23 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.03%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.11%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.98%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.28%
2023-08-23 2023-08-24 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.09%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.28%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.14%
2022-11-22 2022-11-23 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.1%
2022-08-23 2022-08-24 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.18%
2022-05-23 2022-05-24 2022-06-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.02%
2022-02-23 2022-02-24 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% 0.82%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.84%
2021-08-23 2021-08-24 2021-09-16 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.75%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.11 83.3% 0.71%
2007-06-27 2007-06-29 2007-07-16 0.06 0% N/A
2007-03-28 2007-03-30 2007-04-16 0.06 0% N/A
2006-12-27 2006-12-29 2007-01-16 0.06 0% N/A
2006-09-27 2006-09-29 2006-10-16 0.06 0% N/A
2006-06-28 2006-06-30 2006-07-14 0.06 0% N/A
2006-03-29 2006-03-31 2006-04-17 0.06 0% N/A
2005-12-28 2005-12-30 2006-01-13 0.06 0% N/A
2005-09-28 2005-09-30 2005-10-17 0.06 0% N/A
2005-06-28 2005-06-30 2005-07-15 0.06 100% N/A
2005-03-29 2005-03-31 2005-04-15 0.03 0% N/A
2004-12-29 2004-12-31 2005-01-14 0.03 0% N/A
2004-09-28 2004-09-30 2004-10-15 0.03 0% N/A
2004-06-28 2004-06-30 2004-07-15 0.03 0% N/A
2004-03-29 2004-03-31 2004-04-15 0.03 0% N/A
2003-12-29 2003-12-31 2004-01-15 0.03 -9.1% N/A
2003-09-26 2003-09-30 2003-10-15 0.033 0% N/A
2003-06-26 2003-06-30 2003-07-15 0.033 0% N/A
2003-03-27 2003-03-31 2003-04-15 0.033 -34% N/A
2002-12-27 2002-12-31 2003-01-15 0.05 25% N/A
2002-09-26 2002-09-30 2002-10-15 0.04 0% N/A
2002-06-26 2002-06-30 2002-07-15 0.04 0% N/A
2002-03-26 2002-03-29 2002-04-15 0.04 0% N/A
2001-12-27 2001-12-31 2002-01-15 0.04 0% N/A
2001-09-26 2001-09-30 2001-10-15 0.04 0% N/A
2001-06-27 2001-06-30 2001-07-16 0.04 0% N/A
2001-03-28 2001-03-30 2001-04-16 0.04 0% N/A
2000-12-27 2000-12-31 2001-01-15 0.04 0% N/A
2000-09-27 2000-09-30 2000-10-15 0.04 0% N/A
2000-06-28 2000-06-30 2000-07-14 0.04 0% N/A
2000-03-29 2000-03-31 2000-04-15 0.04 0% N/A
1999-12-29 1999-12-31 2000-01-14 0.04 0% N/A

VTRS Dividend FAQ

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare firm operating across North America, Europe, Greater China, Japan-Australia-New Zealand (JANZ), and emerging markets. It markets a broad portfolio that includes prescription brands, generics, complex generics, and biosimilars covering therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, CNS, diabetes, oncology, and respiratory diseases, and distributes through wholesalers, retail pharmacies, specialty and e-commerce channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of VTRS?

As of February 2026, VTRS`s dividend yield is 4.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.48 USD by the current share price of 14.58.

Does VTRS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VTRS paid a dividend of 0.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-24 and the payout was 0.12 USD.

How often does VTRS pay dividends?

VTRS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VTRS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-24.

VTRS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VTRS for the next 4 payments are between 0.127 (+5.8%) and 0.13 (+8.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will VTRS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.12 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Viatris (VTRS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VTRS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of VTRS?

VTRS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.82% per year.
Strong growth: VTRS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VTRS?

VTRS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.26%. If you bought VTRS's shares at 14.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.26% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VTRS?

VTRS Payout Consistency is 61.6%. 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.
Unstable: Viatris has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VTRS have a good Dividend Yield?

VTRS`s 4.98% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VTRS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VTRS is 26.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of VTRS?

VTRS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VTRS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VTRS's Outstanding Shares?

Viatris's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.49% 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 VTRS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 9, 2003 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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 284,708,200
1986 284,708,200
1987 284,708,200
1988 284,708,200
1989 230,395,300 -19.08%
1990 230,395,300
1991 257,242,800 +11.65%
1992 250,801,500 -2.5%
1993 261,448,700 +4.25%
1994 264,735,300 +1.26%
1995 273,476,500 +3.3%
1996 271,230,100 -0.82%
1997 274,725,300 +1.29%
1998 307,196,600 +11.82%
1999 292,558,500 -4.77%
2000 283,509,000 -3.09%
2001 287,467,800 +1.4%
2002 279,891,000 -2.64%
2003 276,881,000 -1.08%
2004 273,139,000 -1.35%
2005 218,705,000 -19.93%
2006 250,500,000 +14.54%
2007 274,312,000 +9.51%
2008 458,049,000 +66.98%
2009 311,948,000 -31.9%
2010 448,473,000 +43.77%
2011 432,365,000 -3.59%
2012 412,620,000 -4.57%
2013 396,200,000 -3.98%
2014 400,600,000 +1.11%
2015 509,800,000 +27.26%
2016 536,500,000 +5.24%
2017 535,700,000 -0.15%
2018 516,500,000 -3.58%
2019 516,600,000 +0.02%
2020 854,400,000 +65.39%
2021 1,209,400,000 +41.55%
2022 1,221,400,000 +0.99%
2023 1,200,100,000 -1.74%
2024 1,193,300,000 -0.57%
2025 1,164,600,000 -2.41%

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 03:10