Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.72
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
15 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$1.72
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR2.4%
5Y CAGR2.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return11.1%
5Y Total Return6.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,65310Y ago$15,19120Y ago$21,048
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
Pfizer Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
PFE has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.4% and 5-year CAGR of 2.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PFE 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 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 6.5%, with dividends contributing 24.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,191 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.24
Avg/Payment$0.4120
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026Latest | $0.4300 | — | 6.71% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 7.04% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 6.90% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 7.63% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↑ +2.4% | 6.48% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 6.29% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 5.43% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 5.89% | Jun 14, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Vaccines and plasma-derived therapies
Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
15Y
2.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#3 of 3
Annual Dividend History
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.43 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $1.72 | 2.4% | 4 | $1.36 | 126.5% | 0.79x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $1.68 | 2.4% | 4 | $1.41 | 119.1% | 0.84x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $1.64 | 2.5% | 4 | $0.37 | 441.8% | 0.23x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | 2.6% | 4 | $5.47 | 29.2% | 3.42x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | 2.6% | 4 | $3.88 | 40.2% | 2.49x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $1.52 | 5.6% | 4 | $1.63 | 93.5% | 1.07x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $1.44 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.87 | 50.2% | 1.99x | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $1.36 | 6.3% | 4 | $1.87 | 72.9% | 1.37x | 3.7% |
| 2017 | $1.28 | 12.6% | 4 | $3.52 | 36.4% | 2.75x | 3.5% |
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How much dividend does PFE pay per share?
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is PFE's next ex-dividend date?
PFE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PFE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is PFE's dividend safe?
PFE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PFE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Pfizer Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does PFE pay dividends?
Pfizer Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PFE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PFE five years ago would be worth approximately $10,653 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PFE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PFE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% 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.