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ZTS Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

ZTS has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 2.53 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.00%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.53
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.23%
Dividend Rating 71.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.63%
Payout Ratio 32.8%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.36%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -21.2%
Total Return 5y: -19.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NBY 668 M 16.5% 0.14%
SIGA 449 M 9.57% 11.1%
PFE 142,313 M 8.57% 7.45%
PRGO 1,892 M 8.39% 3.11%
SAN 116,370 M 4.80% 6.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 22,890 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 54,857 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 966,156 M 15.1% 96.1%
SIGA 449 M 15.5% 98.8%
MRK 265,889 M 5.91% 93.7%

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SIGA
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 9.57% Yield
SAN
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 4.80% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.07% Yield
JNJ
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 2.48% Yield
NVS
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 2.87% Yield
BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
 4.54% Yield

ZTS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

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% N/A
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% 0.15%
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 offerings span parasiticides, anti-infectives, dermatology, pain-management, and point-of-care diagnostics, and it sells primarily to veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners. The company also partners with Blacksmith Medicines to explore novel animal-health antibiotics.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZTS?

As of December 2025, ZTS`s dividend yield is 2.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.53 USD by the current share price of 126.23.

Does ZTS pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, ZTS paid a dividend of 2.53 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 5 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 2025?

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 2026-01-20.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZTS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Zoetis (ZTS) is 2026-01-20.

What is the Dividend Growth of ZTS?

ZTS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.2% 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 1.63%. If you bought ZTS's shares at 155.25 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.53 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.63% 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 2.00% 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 32.8%. 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 71.18%. 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 (CAGR)?

Zoetis`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.85% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Zoetis ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2010 500,000,000
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-29 02:17