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Zoetis (ZTS) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$164.84 +1.32 (+0.81%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Zoetis Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.21%
Annual Dividend
$2.00
Next
Dividend Payment
Mar. 4
Dividend Increase
Track Record
13 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
23.31%
Dividend Payout Ratio
37.59%

Zoetis (ZTS) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.21%. The next quarterly payment of $0.50 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, January 21. ZTS has grown its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 7.23%. The company currently pays out 37.59% of its earnings and 33.67% of its cash flow as dividends.

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ZTS Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Zoetis' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

ZTS Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Zoetis' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Zoetis vs. The Competition

Compare Zoetis' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Medical and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeZoetisMedical CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.00$0.06$1.39
Dividend Yield1.21%5.09%3.61%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth23.31%16.19%15.78%
Track Record13 years23 years24 years

Zoetis Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings37.59%
Based on This Year's Estimate33.90%
Based on Next Year's Estimate31.35%
Based on Cashflow33.67%

Zoetis Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
12/12/2024quarterly$0.50+$0.0680
15.74%
1.12%1/21/20251/21/20253/4/2025
10/10/2024quarterly$0.4320 - 0.9%10/31/202410/31/202412/3/2024
5/22/2024Quarterly$0.4320 - 1.01%7/18/20247/18/20249/4/2024
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2/6/2024Quarterly$0.4320 - 0.88%4/18/20244/19/20246/4/2024
12/7/2023quarterly$0.4320+$0.0570
15.20%
0.9%1/18/20241/19/20243/1/2024
10/12/2023quarterly$0.3750 - 0.9%10/31/202311/1/202312/1/2023
5/11/2023quarterly$0.3750 - 0.8%7/20/20237/21/20239/1/2023
2/8/2023quarterly$0.3750 - 0.9%4/20/20234/21/20236/1/2023

This table shows Zoetis' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Zoetis Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Zoetis is 1.21%. Learn more on ZTS's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for ZTS shares is $2.00. Learn more on ZTS's annual dividend history.

Zoetis pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Zoetis's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.50 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Zoetis's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.4320 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Zoetis's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Zoetis's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 23.31% per year.

Zoetis has increased its dividend for the past 13 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0680 on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for ZTS is:
  • 37.59% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 33.90% based on this year's estimates
  • 31.35% based on next year's estimates
  • 33.67% based on cash flow

Zoetis' dividend yield of 1.03% is lower than the average Medical company that issues a dividend. The company's 13 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Zoetis' dividend payout ratio of 37.59% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Zoetis stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations.


This page (NYSE:ZTS) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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