Zoetis Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Zoetis Inc. (ZTS). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

13 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
Dividends per share (FY)$2.00$1.72$1.52$1.32$1.00$0.80$0.64$0.52$0.40$0.40$0.32$0.28$0.21
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A1.06%0.76%0.89%0.41%0.48%0.50%0.59%0.58%0.71%0.70%0.68%0.60%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A31.62%29.52%28.90%23.27%23.20%20.93%17.02%23.84%22.90%49.56%25.04%19.44%

Dividend Payout History

51 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-02October 31, 252025-10-31$0.50
2025-09-03July 18, 252025-07-18$0.50
2025-06-03April 21, 252025-04-21$0.50
2025-03-04January 21, 252025-01-21$0.50
2024-12-03October 31, 242024-10-31$0.43
2024-09-04July 18, 242024-07-18$0.43
2024-06-04April 18, 242024-04-19$0.43
2024-03-01January 18, 242024-01-19$0.43
2023-12-01October 31, 232023-11-01$0.38
2023-09-01July 20, 232023-07-21$0.38
2023-06-01April 20, 232023-04-21$0.38
2023-03-01January 19, 232023-01-20$0.38
2022-12-01October 31, 222022-11-01$0.33
2022-09-01July 20, 222022-07-21$0.33
2022-06-01April 20, 222022-04-21$0.33
2022-03-01January 19, 222022-01-20$0.33
2021-12-01October 28, 212021-10-29$0.25
2021-09-01July 20, 212021-07-21$0.25
2021-06-01April 20, 212021-04-21$0.25
2021-03-01January 19, 212021-01-20$0.25
2020-12-01October 20, 202020-10-21$0.20
2020-09-01July 16, 202020-07-17$0.20
2020-06-01April 16, 202020-04-17$0.20
2020-03-03January 16, 202020-01-17$0.20
2019-12-02October 21, 192019-10-22$0.16
2019-09-03July 18, 192019-07-19$0.16
2019-06-03April 17, 192019-04-18$0.16
2019-03-01January 17, 192019-01-18$0.16
2018-12-03November 19, 182018-11-20$0.13
2018-09-04July 19, 182018-07-20$0.13
2018-06-01April 19, 182018-04-20$0.13
2018-03-01January 18, 182018-01-19$0.13
2017-12-01November 08, 172017-11-09$0.10
2017-09-01June 13, 172017-06-15$0.10
2017-06-01April 04, 172017-04-06$0.10
2017-03-01January 18, 172017-01-20$0.10
2016-12-01November 01, 162016-11-03$0.10
2016-08-30June 28, 162016-06-30$0.10
2016-06-01April 05, 162016-04-07$0.10
2016-03-01January 19, 162016-01-21$0.10
2015-12-01November 03, 152015-11-05$0.08
2015-09-01August 11, 152015-08-13$0.08
2015-06-02April 07, 152015-04-09$0.08
2015-03-03January 20, 152015-01-22$0.08
2014-12-02November 03, 142014-11-05$0.07
2014-09-02August 18, 142014-08-20$0.07
2014-06-02April 24, 142014-04-28$0.07
2014-03-04January 28, 142014-01-30$0.07
2013-12-02October 30, 132013-11-01$0.07
2013-09-02July 30, 132013-08-01$0.07
2013-06-06April 29, 132013-05-01$0.07

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zoetis Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Zoetis Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Zoetis Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Zoetis Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Zoetis Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Zoetis Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Zoetis Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Zoetis Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Zoetis Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Zoetis Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.