ABBV AbbVie dividend history, payout ratio & dates
AbbVie's most recent dividend was on Oct 15, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.55 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $6.2 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.53% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- ABBV last dividend date: Oct 15, 2024
ABBV dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
ABBV has a dividend yield of 3.53% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.89%, AbbVie's dividend yield is 87% higher. The historical 5-year average of ABBV's dividend yield is 4.2%, which is more than the current one.
Dividend history
AbbVie has been paying dividends since 2013. ABBV has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 4.7% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 9%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | $1.55 | 3.23% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $1.55 | 3.65% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $1.55 | 3.73% |
| Jan 12, 2024 | $1.55 | 3.69% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $1.48 | 3.99% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | $1.48 | 4.38% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $1.48 | 3.55% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | $1.48 | 3.75% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | $1.41 | 3.95% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $1.41 | 3.68% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $1.41 | 3.41% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $1.41 | 3.98% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $1.3 | 4.77% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | $1.3 | 4.33% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | $1.3 | 4.68% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | $1.3 | 4.34% |
| Oct 14, 2020 | $1.18 | 5.48% |
| Jul 14, 2020 | $1.18 | 4.66% |
| Apr 14, 2020 | $1.18 | 5.48% |
| Jan 14, 2020 | $1.18 | 4.98% |
| Oct 11, 2019 | $1.07 | 5.81% |
| Jul 12, 2019 | $1.07 | 5.93% |
| Apr 12, 2019 | $1.07 | 5.03% |
| Jan 14, 2019 | $1.07 | 4.66% |
| Oct 12, 2018 | $0.96 | 3.96% |
| Jul 12, 2018 | $0.96 | 3.42% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | $0.96 | 3.2% |
| Jan 11, 2018 | $0.71 | 2.65% |
| Oct 12, 2017 | $0.64 | 2.8% |
| Jul 12, 2017 | $0.64 | 3.46% |
| Apr 11, 2017 | $0.64 | 3.77% |
| Jan 11, 2017 | $0.64 | 3.84% |
| Oct 12, 2016 | $0.57 | 3.72% |
| Jul 13, 2016 | $0.57 | 3.43% |
| Apr 13, 2016 | $0.57 | 3.66% |
| Jan 13, 2016 | $0.57 | 4.1% |
| Oct 13, 2015 | $0.51 | 3.75% |
| Jul 13, 2015 | $0.51 | 2.77% |
| Apr 13, 2015 | $0.51 | 3.01% |
| Jan 13, 2015 | $0.49 | 2.76% |
AbbVie dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
ABBV has a payout ratio of 215.3% which is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 40.4%, AbbVie's payout ratio is 433% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ABBV dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.37% | $1.68 | 221.1% |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.19% | $2.4 | N/A |
| ABBV AbbVie Inc | 3.53% | $6.2 | 215.3% |
| AMGN Amgen Inc | 3.42% | $9 | 114.1% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 3.33% | $3.08 | 3,080% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 2.27% | $1.49 | 71.1% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.68% | $5.2 | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
Does AbbVie pay a dividend?
Yes, AbbVie has been paying dividends for the last 11 years.
When was ABBV's last dividend?
AbbVie's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 15, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.55 per share.
How much dividend does AbbVie pay (per share)?
ABBV's annualized dividend per share is $6.2.
What is AbbVie's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of AbbVie is 3.53%.
How often does AbbVie pay dividends?
AbbVie has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is AbbVie's dividend payout ratio?
AbbVie's dividend payout ratio is 215.3%.
Does AbbVie pay a good dividend?
AbbVie'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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