Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.36
Stryker Corporation (SYK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1991 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
39.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
SYK Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
SYK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$3.36
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR6.2%
5Y CAGR7.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.4%
1Y Total Return-25.9%
5Y Total Return4.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,46510Y ago$25,41120Y ago$61,379
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.
SYK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
SYK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Stryker Corporation distributes 39.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SYK has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.2% and 5-year CAGR of 7.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SYK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 1.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 4.7%, with dividends contributing 5.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,411 today.
SYK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$15.86
Avg/Payment$0.7930
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.8800 | — | 1.27% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.8800 | — | 1.11% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.8800 | — | 1.05% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.8800 | ↑ +4.8% | 96.74% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.8400 | — | 90.89% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.8400 | — | 83.92% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.8400 | — | 88.11% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.8400 | ↑ +5.0% | 89.99% | Jan 31, 2025 |
SYK Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
39.6% payout
Streak
16Y
7.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.4%
#5 of 5
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SNNSYK Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.64 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $3.40 | 4.9% | 4 | $8.40 | 40.5% | 2.47x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $3.24 | 6.2% | 4 | $7.76 | 41.8% | 2.40x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $3.05 | 7.6% | 4 | $8.25 | 37.0% | 2.70x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $2.83 | 9.7% | 4 | $6.17 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $2.58 | 9.8% | 4 | $5.22 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $2.35 | 10.3% | 4 | $4.20 | 56.1% | 1.78x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $2.13 | 10.6% | 4 | $5.48 | 39.0% | 2.57x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.93 | 10.6% | 4 | $9.34 | 20.7% | 4.84x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $1.74 | 11.5% | 4 | $2.68 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 0.7% |
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SYK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SYK stock.
How much dividend does SYK pay per share?
Stryker Corporation (SYK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SYK's next ex-dividend date?
SYK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SYK typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SYK's dividend safe?
SYK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.6% and FCF payout ratio of +27.4%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SYK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Stryker Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SYK pay dividends?
Stryker Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1991 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SYK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SYK five years ago would be worth approximately $10,465 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SYK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SYK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.