AMGN Amgen dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Amgen's most recent dividend of $2.25 per share was on Aug 16, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $8.88 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.81%.
Key dates
- AMGN last dividend date: Aug 16, 2024
AMGN dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
Amgen's dividend yield of 2.81% is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.97%, Amgen's dividend yield is 43% higher. Historically AMGN's dividend yield has averaged at 2.9% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
Dividend history
Amgen has a history of paying dividends since 2011. Our records of AMGN show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 12%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | $2.25 | 2.76% |
| May 16, 2024 | $2.25 | 2.78% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $2.25 | 2.99% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $2.13 | 3.17% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $2.13 | 3.16% |
| May 17, 2023 | $2.13 | 3.62% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $2.13 | 3.3% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $1.94 | 2.73% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $1.94 | 3.02% |
| May 16, 2022 | $1.94 | 3.03% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $1.94 | 3.22% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | $1.76 | 3.39% |
| Aug 16, 2021 | $1.76 | 2.98% |
| May 14, 2021 | $1.76 | 2.67% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $1.76 | 2.79% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $1.6 | 2.7% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $1.6 | 2.61% |
| May 15, 2020 | $1.6 | 2.54% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $1.6 | 2.67% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $1.45 | 2.65% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $1.45 | 2.85% |
| May 16, 2019 | $1.45 | 3.26% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $1.45 | 2.9% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $1.32 | 2.74% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $1.32 | 2.6% |
| May 16, 2018 | $1.32 | 2.84% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $1.32 | 2.66% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $1.15 | 2.69% |
| Aug 15, 2017 | $1.15 | 2.62% |
| May 15, 2017 | $1.15 | 2.69% |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $1.15 | 2.48% |
| Nov 14, 2016 | $1 | 2.73% |
| Aug 15, 2016 | $1 | 2.17% |
| May 13, 2016 | $1 | 2.35% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $1 | 2.38% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.79 | 2.09% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $0.79 | 1.77% |
| May 12, 2015 | $0.79 | 1.77% |
| Feb 10, 2015 | $0.79 | 1.72% |
Amgen dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Amgen's payout ratio of 151.8% is above the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 38.4%, Amgen's payout ratio is 295% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AMGN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 5.9% | $1.67 | N/A |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.56% | $2.4 | N/A |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 3.47% | $3.06 | 360% |
| ABBV AbbVie Inc | 3.12% | $6.2 | 206.7% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.03% | $4.86 | 80.6% |
| AMGN Amgen Inc | 2.81% | $8.88 | 151.8% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 1.93% | $2.2 | 69.2% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.6% | $5.03 | 61.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Amgen pay a dividend?
Yes, Amgen has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. AMGN has been paying dividends since 2011.
When was AMGN's last dividend?
Amgen's last regular dividend was on Aug 16, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $2.25 per share.
How much dividend does Amgen pay (per share)?
AMGN has paid dividend of $8.88 per share in the last year.
What is Amgen's dividend yield?
Currently Amgen's dividend yield is 2.81%.
How often does Amgen pay dividends?
Amgen pays dividends quarterly.
What is Amgen's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Amgen is 151.8%.
Does Amgen pay a good dividend?
Amgen's dividend yield is more than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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