Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.00
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
33.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
ZTS Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is rising.
ZTS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$2.00
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR15.4%
5Y CAGR20.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.8%
Total Shareholder Yield11.1%
1Y Total Return-42.7%
5Y Total Return-44.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,56110Y ago$20,73020Y ago$32,078
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.
ZTS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
ZTS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Zoetis Inc. distributes 33.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 39.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ZTS has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.4% and 5-year CAGR of 20.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ZTS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 8.8% buyback yield, 11.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -44.4%, with dividends contributing 4.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,730 today.
ZTS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.09
Avg/Payment$0.4044
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 1.68% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.5300 | ↑ +6.0% | 1.65% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.39% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.30% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.27% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +15.7% | 1.07% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.4320 | — | 96.66% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.4320 | — | 93.23% | Sep 4, 2024 |
ZTS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
33.3% payout
Streak
13Y
20.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.1%
#1 of 5
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ABBVZTS Annual Dividend History (2010–2026)
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.06 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 15.7% | 4 | $6.02 | 33.2% | 3.01x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $1.73 | 15.2% | 4 | $5.47 | 31.6% | 3.17x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | 15.4% | 4 | $5.07 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $1.30 | 30.0% | 4 | $4.49 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.27 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 22.0% | 4 | $3.42 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.66 | 30.2% | 4 | $3.11 | 21.1% | 4.74x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.50 | 20.0% | 4 | $2.93 | 17.2% | 5.81x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.42 | 10.5% | 4 | $1.75 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonZTS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZTS stock.
How much dividend does ZTS pay per share?
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ZTS's next ex-dividend date?
ZTS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ZTS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ZTS's dividend safe?
ZTS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.3% and FCF payout ratio of +39.6%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ZTS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Zoetis Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ZTS pay dividends?
Zoetis Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ZTS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ZTS five years ago would be worth approximately $5,561 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ZTS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ZTS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.