Trailing Dividend / Share
$94.22
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TAK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
2.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
TAK Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is falling.
TAK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$94.22
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-3.2%
5Y CAGR-6.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return14.6%
5Y Total Return17.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,76110Y ago$9,86220Y ago$11,329
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). TAK's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
TAK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
TAK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited distributes 2.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TAK has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -3.2% and 5-year CAGR of -6.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TAK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.6% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 17.6%, with dividends contributing 19.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,862 today.
TAK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.22
Avg/Payment$0.3608
Latest Change-7.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.2984 | ↓ -7.4% | 3.35% | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3221 | ↑ +16.7% | 4.09% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2760 | ↓ -15.4% | 4.05% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3261 | ↑ +11.6% | 4.35% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.2922 | ↓ -8.4% | 4.31% | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.3191 | ↑ +2.9% | 4.03% | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.3100 | ↓ -5.9% | 3.91% | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.3296 | ↓ -0.2% | 5.09% | Dec 12, 2022 |
TAK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.8% payout
Streak
2Y
-6.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAKTakeda Pharmaceutica… | $52.6B | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 NVONovo Nordisk A/S | $203.5B | 4.0% | 50.5% | 8 | Sustainable |
 AZNAstraZeneca PLC | $283.0B | 1.8% | 49.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  SNYSanofi | $104.3B | 5.1% | 58.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NVSNovartis AG | $277.4B | 2.8% | 55.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  GSKGSK plc | $101.6B | 6.6% | 43.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $358.4B | 3.2% | 2.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  BMYBristol-Myers Squibb… | $114.8B | 4.4% | 71.5% | 6 | Watch |
 JNJJohnson & Johnson | $536.2B | 2.2% | 84.1% | 36 | Watch |
TAK Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | -3.3% | 2 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $0.62 | -1.7% | 2 | $33.62 | 1.8% | 54.38x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.63 | -4.6% | 2 | $45.58 | 1.4% | 72.46x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $0.66 | -17.9% | 2 | $100.97 | 0.7% | 153.08x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | -5.4% | 2 | $72.94 | 1.1% | 90.77x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $0.85 | 10.9% | 2 | $119.48 | 0.7% | 140.63x | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $0.77 | -4.4% | 2 | $14.13 | 5.4% | 18.44x | 4.3% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | 0.4% | 2 | $34.78 | 2.3% | 43.37x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | -3.7% | 2 | $118.78 | 0.7% | 148.78x | 4.4% |
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Start ComparisonTAK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TAK stock.
How much dividend does TAK pay per share?
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TAK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $94.22 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is TAK's next ex-dividend date?
TAK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TAK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is TAK's dividend safe?
TAK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.8% and FCF payout ratio of +31.6%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has TAK increased its dividend?
TAK has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -6.8%.
How often does TAK pay dividends?
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $94.22 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TAK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TAK five years ago would be worth approximately $11,761 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TAK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TAK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.