Trailing Dividend / Share
$8.41
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (RDY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
15.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
RDY Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is rising.
RDY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$8.41
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-15.8%
5Y CAGR6.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.6%
1Y Total Return-5.4%
5Y Total Return6.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,62610Y ago$16,28920Y ago$58,310
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.
RDY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
RDY Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited distributes 15.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RDY has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -15.8% and 5-year CAGR of 6.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RDY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 0.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 6.3%, with dividends contributing 3.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,289 today.
RDY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.77
Avg/Payment$0.0886
Latest Change-29.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026Latest | $0.0643 | ↓ -29.8% | 41.73% | — |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.0915 | ↑ +13.2% | 62.36% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $0.0808 | ↓ -16.3% | 50.11% | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.0965 | ↓ -1.1% | 1.96% | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.0976 | ↑ +29.0% | 1.39% | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | $0.0757 | ↓ -2.2% | 1.49% | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.0774 | ↑ +15.2% | 1.30% | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.0672 | — | 1.08% | Aug 11, 2021 |
RDY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
15.5% payout
Streak
1Y
6.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.6%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDYDr. Reddy's Laborato… | $12.8B | 0.6% | 15.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  SUNSunoco LP | $9.1B | 7.2% | 1.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  PRGOPerrigo Company plc | $1.4B | 11.6% | — | 23 | Unknown |
3rd  VTRSViatris Inc. | $19.0B | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MCKMcKesson Corporation | $91.8B | 0.4% | 8.0% | 18 | Sustainable |
 CAHCardinal Health, Inc… | $56.0B | 0.9% | 31.6% | 40 | Sustainable |
 CVSCVS Health Corporati… | $133.1B | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
RDY Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.06 | — | 1 | $53.92 | 0.1% | 839.13x | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.09 | 13.2% | 1 | $67.77 | 0.1% | 740.78x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.08 | -58.4% | 1 | $66.80 | 0.1% | 826.42x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.19 | 26.8% | 2 | $54.17 | 0.4% | 279.05x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.15 | -24.5% | 2 | $28.34 | 0.5% | 185.12x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 204.3% | 3 | $20.73 | 1.0% | 102.17x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.07 | 18.1% | 1 | $117.40 | 0.1% | 1760.83x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.06 | -3.3% | 1 | $113.09 | 0.0% | 2003.51x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.06 | -80.1% | 1 | $59.01 | 0.1% | 1010.53x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.29 | 390.7% | 1 | $72.09 | 0.4% | 245.27x | 2.1% |
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RDY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RDY stock.
How much dividend does RDY pay per share?
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (RDY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $8.41 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RDY's next ex-dividend date?
RDY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RDY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RDY's dividend safe?
RDY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.5% and FCF payout ratio of +28.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has RDY increased its dividend?
RDY has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.5%.
How often does RDY pay dividends?
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $8.41 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RDY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RDY five years ago would be worth approximately $10,626 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RDY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RDY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.