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Data last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 11, 2026): Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) pays a $2.06 annual dividend ($0.53 quarterly), yielding 2.83% at $74.81/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-30. 11+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.83%
Annual Dividend: $2.06 per share
Payout Ratio: 33.9%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-30
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Healthcare
Years of Dividend History: 14
Zoetis Inc. is the global leader in animal health, selling veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics for both livestock and companion animals like dogs, cats, and horses. The Zoetis Inc. dividend currently yields 2.86%, with a trailing annual rate of $2.09 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is July 20, 2026, with the last declared quarterly payment at $0.53 per share. ZTS stock carries a beta of 0.729, making it a lower-volatility option that suits dividend investors who want income without sharp price swings.
Zoetis Inc. pays out 34.0% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout is supported by a broad product portfolio spanning vaccines, anti-infectives, parasiticides, and dermatological treatments across both livestock and companion animal markets, creating demand across multiple species and therapeutic categories. Zoetis Inc. dividend safety faces its most plausible pressure from the research and development costs inherent in a specialty drug manufacturer, where pipeline investment can compress earnings over time.
Over the past 11 years, Zoetis Inc. has grown its dividend at 19.3% per year. Per-share payments climbed from $0.2880 in 2014 to $2.0000 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year, so Zoetis Inc. dividend 2026 data is incomplete). The smallest annual increase in the window was 10.5% in 2017, which still outpaces inflation by a wide margin. Zoetis Inc. dividend history shows no year in the complete data window where the annual payment declined.
| 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 prioritize growth over immediate income. The current yield sits in the moderate (2-4%) range at 2.86%, which is above the 5-year average of 2.06%, so buyers today are getting a better entry yield than the historical norm. The 34.0% payout ratio leaves room for continued increases, and the 11-year streak of consecutive raises reflects a disciplined approach to returning cash. The trade-off is straightforward: the yield is not high enough to anchor a pure income portfolio, but the 19.3% annual dividend growth rate over the past decade is the defining characteristic here. An investor gains a fast-growing payment from a low-volatility animal health business; they accept a yield that starts moderate rather than high.
| 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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