Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
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Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Amgen Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AMGN has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.1% and 5-year CAGR of 8.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AMGN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 89.7%, with dividends contributing 18.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,162 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $2.5200 | ↑ +5.9% | 2.62% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $2.3800 | — | 2.82% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $2.3800 | — | 3.20% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $2.3800 | — | 3.40% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $2.3800 | ↑ +5.8% | 3.14% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $2.2500 | — | 3.23% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $2.2500 | — | 2.76% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $2.2500 | — | 2.78% | Jun 7, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Specialty and biologics-focused pharma
Annual Dividend History
38 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.52 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $9.52 | 5.8% | 4 | $14.23 | 66.9% | 1.49x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $9.00 | 5.6% | 4 | $7.56 | 119.0% | 0.84x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $8.52 | 9.8% | 4 | $12.49 | 68.2% | 1.47x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $7.76 | 10.2% | 4 | $12.11 | 64.1% | 1.56x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $7.04 | 10.0% | 4 | $10.28 | 68.5% | 1.46x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $6.40 | 10.3% | 4 | $12.31 | 52.0% | 1.92x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $5.80 | 9.8% | 4 | $12.88 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $5.28 | 14.8% | 4 | $12.62 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $4.60 | 15.0% | 4 | $2.69 | 171.0% | 0.58x | 2.0% |
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How much dividend does AMGN pay per share?
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $9.66 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is AMGN's next ex-dividend date?
AMGN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AMGN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AMGN's dividend safe?
AMGN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AMGN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Amgen Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AMGN pay dividends?
Amgen Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $9.66 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AMGN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AMGN five years ago would be worth approximately $18,973 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AMGN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AMGN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.