Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.26
Qiagen N.V. (QGEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
12.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
QGEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
12.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is unknown.
QGEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.26
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout12.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.3%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return-12.3%
5Y Total Return-21.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,83810Y ago$17,03920Y ago$24,247
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.
QGEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
QGEN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Qiagen N.V. distributes 12.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
QGEN has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, QGEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 4.3% buyback yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -21.6%, with dividends contributing 10.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,039 today.
QGEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 6 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.38
Avg/Payment$1.0629
Latest Change+816.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026Latest | $2.2900 | ↑ +816.0% | 5.24% | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↓ -80.7% | 3.18% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $1.2960 | ↓ -4.5% | 2.96% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $1.3578 | ↑ +17.7% | 3.19% | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Jan 25, 2017 | $1.1539 | ↑ +3772.9% | 4.12% | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.0298 | — | 55.69% | — |
QGEN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
12.8% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#1 of 4
TMO
DHR
TECHQGEN Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.29 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2025 | $1.55 | 13.9% | 2 | $2.04 | 75.8% | 1.32x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $1.36 | — | 1 | $0.38 | 357.3% | 0.28x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.65 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.05 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.47 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.32 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.19 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.82 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $1.15 | — | 1 | $0.17 | 678.7% | 0.15x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonQGEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying QGEN stock.
How much dividend does QGEN pay per share?
Qiagen N.V. (QGEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is QGEN's next ex-dividend date?
QGEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. QGEN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is QGEN's dividend safe?
QGEN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +12.8% and FCF payout ratio of +11.9%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is QGEN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Qiagen N.V. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does QGEN pay dividends?
Qiagen N.V. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.26 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in QGEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in QGEN five years ago would be worth approximately $7,838 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is QGEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
QGEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.