Trailing Dividend / Share
$9.45
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
66.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
15 years
AMGN Dividend Income Check
Safety
66.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
AMGN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$9.45
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout66.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout59.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR7.1%
5Y CAGR8.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return21.1%
5Y Total Return49.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,92610Y ago$25,86920Y ago$61,021
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AMGN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
AMGN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Amgen Inc. distributes 66.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 59.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AMGN has raised its dividend for 15 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: 2.9% dividend yield, 2.9% 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 49.3%, with dividends contributing 17.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,869 today.
AMGN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$43.36
Avg/Payment$2.1680
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $2.5200 | — | 2.97% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $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 |
AMGN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#4 of 7
Safety
Watch
66.5% payout
Streak
15Y
8.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGNAmgen Inc. | $177.9B | 2.9% | 66.5% | 15 | Watch |
 GILDGilead Sciences, Inc… | $166.3B | 2.3% | 8.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
 REGNRegeneron Pharmaceut… | $73.0B | 0.5% | 8.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  BMYBristol-Myers Squibb… | $116.2B | 4.3% | 71.5% | 6 | Watch |
 LLYEli Lilly and Compan… | $933.7B | 0.6% | 26.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $364.6B | 3.2% | 2.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $279.5B | 2.9% | 44.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
AMGN Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $5.04 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 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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Start ComparisonAMGN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMGN stock.
How much dividend does AMGN pay per share?
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $9.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is AMGN's dividend safe?
AMGN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +66.5% and FCF payout ratio of +59.3%. With 15 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 15 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $9.45 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 $14,926 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 +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.