Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.96
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
27.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
ZBH Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is flat.
ZBH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.96
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return-10.4%
5Y Total Return-47.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,26810Y ago$8,21720Y ago$16,025
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.
ZBH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
ZBH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. distributes 27.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ZBH does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ZBH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 3.0% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -47.3%, with dividends contributing 2.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,217 today.
ZBH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.78
Avg/Payment$0.2390
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.2400 | — | 1.06% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.06% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 97.46% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.05% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 84.82% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 91.08% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 88.93% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 88.80% | Jul 31, 2024 |
ZBH Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
27.0% payout
Streak
0Y
0.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#3 of 5
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JNJZBH Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.55 | 27.0% | 3.70x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.43 | 21.7% | 4.61x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.88 | 19.7% | 5.08x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.10 | 87.3% | 1.15x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.93 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.91 | 48.8% | 2.05x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.93 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.67 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.93 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.47 | 17.0% | 5.87x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.93 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.86 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.93 | 0.0% | 4 | $9.03 | 10.3% | 9.69x | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonZBH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZBH stock.
How much dividend does ZBH pay per share?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ZBH's next ex-dividend date?
ZBH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ZBH typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ZBH's dividend safe?
ZBH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.0% and FCF payout ratio of +10.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ZBH increased its dividend?
ZBH has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.6%.
How often does ZBH pay dividends?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ZBH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ZBH five years ago would be worth approximately $5,268 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ZBH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ZBH'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 +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.