SYK Stryker dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Stryker's last dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.84 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.28 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.87% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- SYK last dividend date: Mar 31, 2025
SYK dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
Stryker's dividend yield of 0.87% is below the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 1.95%, Stryker's dividend yield is 55% lower. The historical 5-year average of SYK's dividend yield is 1.0%, which is higher than the current yield.
Dividend history
Stryker has been paying dividends since 1995. SYK has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 6% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 1.9%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.84 | 0.88% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.84 | 0.9% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.8 | 0.89% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.8 | 0.93% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.8 | 0.86% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.8 | 1.02% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.75 | 1.1% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.75 | 0.98% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.75 | 1.03% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.75 | 1.15% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.695 | 1.35% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.695 | 1.36% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.695 | 0.98% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.695 | 0.95% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.63 | 0.94% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.63 | 0.95% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.63 | 0.99% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.63 | 0.97% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.575 | 1.12% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.575 | 1.26% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.575 | 1.34% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.575 | 1.02% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.52 | 0.97% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.52 | 1% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.52 | 1.01% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.52 | 1.25% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.47 | 1.07% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.47 | 1.09% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.47 | 1.13% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.47 | 1.12% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.425 | 1.21% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.425 | 1.18% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.425 | 1.22% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.425 | 1.31% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.38 | 1.3% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.38 | 1.28% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.38 | 1.36% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.38 | 1.49% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.345 | 1.49% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.345 | 1.38% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.345 | 1.4% |
Stryker dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Stryker's payout ratio of 41.7% is above the industry average but below the Healthcare sector average. But compared to its Healthcare sector average of 42.3%, Stryker's payout ratio is only 1.4% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SYK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.19% | $4.96 | 84.9% |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 3.15% | $2.8 | 84.6% |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 2.73% | $0.92 | N/A |
| CNMD CONMED Corp | 1.32% | $0.8 | 18.6% |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 0.87% | $3.28 | 41.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Stryker pay a dividend?
Yes, Stryker has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. SYK has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was SYK's last dividend?
Stryker's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.84 per share.
How much dividend does Stryker pay (per share)?
On an annual basis SYK pays $3.28 per share.
What is Stryker's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Stryker is 0.87%.
How often does Stryker pay dividends?
Stryker has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Stryker's dividend payout ratio?
Stryker's dividend payout ratio is 41.7%.
Does Stryker pay a good dividend?
Stryker's dividend yield is lower than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.