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Data last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 26, 2026): Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) pays a $2.09 annual dividend ($0.53 quarterly), yielding 2.67% at $78.17/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-07-20. 11+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.67%
Annual Dividend: $2.09 per share
Payout Ratio: 34.0%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-07-20
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Healthcare
Years of Dividend History: 14
Zoetis Inc. dividend income comes from the world's largest animal health company, covering veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics for both livestock and companion animals. ZTS currently pays $2.09 per share annually, distributed quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date on July 20, 2026. The current yield stands at 2.69%. With a beta of 0.73, ZTS stock moves less than the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize lower volatility over maximum yield.
Zoetis Inc. pays out 34.0% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to absorb earnings pressure without touching the dividend, and the company's broad product portfolio spanning parasiticides, dermatology treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics serves both livestock producers and companion animal owners across multiple species. Zoetis Inc. dividend safety faces its most credible pressure from the capital-intensive nature of pharmaceutical research and development, which can weigh on earnings if pipeline investments accelerate.
Over the past 11 years, Zoetis Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 19.3% per year from 2014 to 2025. The per-share payout grew from $0.2880 in 2014 to $2.0000 in 2025 (2026 data is partial and excluded from this calculation, per Zoetis Inc. dividend 2026 reporting). The smallest annual increase in the window was 10.5% in 2017, which still outpaced inflation by a wide margin.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +15.4% | $1.30 (2022) | $2.00 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +20.1% | $0.80 (2020) | $2.00 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +19.7% | $0.33 (2015) | $2.00 (2025) |
ZTS stock fits dividend investors who want meaningful income growth from a business with durable demand across animal health markets. The current yield of 2.69% falls in the moderate (2-4%) range and sits above the 5-year average yield of 1.94%, meaning today's entry point offers more income than the stock has historically delivered. The 34.0% payout ratio keeps the dividend well-covered. The trade-off is straightforward: ZTS is not a high-yield stock, but 11 consecutive years of increases at a 19.3% CAGR make it a compelling choice for investors who value dividend growth over immediate income.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | $0.5300 |
| 2026-04-20 | $0.5300 |
| 2026-01-20 | $0.5300 |
| 2025-10-31 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-07-18 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-04-21 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-01-21 | $0.5000 |
| 2024-10-31 | $0.4320 |
| 2024-07-18 | $0.4320 |
| 2024-04-18 | $0.4320 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.5900 |
| 2025 | $2.0000 |
| 2024 | $1.7280 |
| 2023 | $1.5000 |
| 2022 | $1.3000 |
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