Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.18
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
44.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
44.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$5.18
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout44.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout51.9%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR15.2%
5Y CAGR15.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield0.8%
1Y Total Return15.0%
5Y Total Return421.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$52,12010Y ago$151,16320Y ago$199,102
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Eli Lilly and Company distributes 44.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LLY has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.2% and 5-year CAGR of 15.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LLY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 0.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 421.2%, with dividends contributing 11.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $151,163 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$23.92
Avg/Payment$1.1960
Latest Change+15.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $1.7300 | ↑ +15.3% | 59.90% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 58.52% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 82.71% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 73.94% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.5000 | ↑ +15.4% | 63.96% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 69.69% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 53.99% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 61.75% | Jun 10, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Large diversified branded pharma
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
44.2% payout
Streak
11Y
15.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#4 of 4
Annual Dividend History
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.73 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $6.00 | 15.4% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $5.20 | 15.0% | 4 | $11.71 | 44.4% | 2.25x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $4.52 | 15.3% | 4 | $5.80 | 77.9% | 1.28x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $3.92 | 15.3% | 4 | $6.57 | 59.7% | 1.68x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $3.40 | 14.9% | 4 | $5.85 | 58.1% | 1.72x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $2.96 | 14.7% | 4 | $6.47 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $2.58 | 14.7% | 4 | $8.69 | 29.7% | 3.37x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $2.25 | 8.2% | 4 | $3.13 | 71.9% | 1.39x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $2.08 | 2.0% | 4 | $-0.19 | — | — | 1.3% |
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How much dividend does LLY pay per share?
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is LLY's next ex-dividend date?
LLY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LLY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is LLY's dividend safe?
LLY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +44.2% and FCF payout ratio of +51.9%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LLY a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Eli Lilly and Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LLY pay dividends?
Eli Lilly and Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LLY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LLY five years ago would be worth approximately $52,120 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LLY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LLY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.