Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.48
Viatris Inc. (VTRS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
VTRS Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is unknown.
VTRS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$0.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout32.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return80.7%
5Y Total Return24.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,44710Y ago$3,93620Y ago$8,846
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). VTRS's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
VTRS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
VTRS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Viatris Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VTRS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VTRS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 5.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 24.5%, with dividends contributing 16.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $3,936 today.
VTRS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.38
Avg/Payment$0.1190
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 2.88% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 3.38% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 4.54% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 4.51% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 5.79% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 5.05% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 3.59% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 4.08% | Sep 13, 2024 |
VTRS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#3 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.9%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd VTRSViatris Inc. | $17.9B | 3.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  PRGOPerrigo Company plc | $1.4B | 11.2% | — | 23 | Unknown |
2nd  PFEPfizer Inc. | $143.5B | 6.8% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $281.2B | 2.9% | 44.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $383.2B | 3.0% | 2.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
 MCKMcKesson Corporation | $90.2B | 0.4% | 8.0% | 18 | Sustainable |
VTRS Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.00 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.53 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.05 | 1059.6% | 0.09x | 2.6% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 45.5% | 4 | $1.71 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $0.33 | — | 3 | $-1.05 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.11 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.03 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.68 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.30 | — | — | — |
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VTRS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VTRS stock.
How much dividend does VTRS pay per share?
Viatris Inc. (VTRS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is VTRS's next ex-dividend date?
VTRS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VTRS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is VTRS's dividend safe?
VTRS's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +32.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has VTRS increased its dividend?
VTRS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%.
How often does VTRS pay dividends?
Viatris Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VTRS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VTRS five years ago would be worth approximately $12,447 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VTRS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VTRS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.