Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.57
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
2.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
43 years
ABBV Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
43 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.2% and trend is rising.
ABBV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$6.57
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout55.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak43 years
3Y CAGR5.2%
5Y CAGR6.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return39.3%
5Y Total Return144.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,11910Y ago$47,47120Y ago$83,023
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ABBV Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
ABBV Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AbbVie Inc. distributes 2.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ABBV has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.2% and 5-year CAGR of 6.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ABBV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 144.1%, with dividends contributing 26.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $47,471 today.
ABBV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$30.81
Avg/Payment$1.5405
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026Latest | $1.7300 | — | 2.62% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $1.7300 | — | 3.23% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $1.7300 | ↑ +5.5% | 3.10% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $1.6400 | — | 2.90% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $1.6400 | — | 3.47% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $1.6400 | — | 3.61% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $1.6400 | ↑ +5.8% | 3.67% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $1.5500 | — | 3.23% | Nov 15, 2024 |
ABBV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
2.8% payout
Streak
43Y
6.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $449.9B | 2.6% | 2.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
 JNJJohnson & Johnson | $643.3B | 1.9% | 46.2% | 56 | Sustainable |
 MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $318.3B | 2.5% | 44.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  PFEPfizer Inc. | $136.9B | 7.1% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  BMYBristol-Myers Squibb… | $118.4B | 4.3% | 71.5% | 4 | Watch |
 LLYEli Lilly and Compan… | $1.2T | 0.5% | 26.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
 AMGNAmgen Inc. | $198.7B | 2.6% | 66.5% | 15 | Watch |
 GILDGilead Sciences, Inc… | $169.3B | 2.3% | 47.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
ABBV Annual Dividend History (2010–2026)
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $5.19 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2025 | $6.56 | 5.8% | 4 | $2.37 | 276.8% | 0.36x | 6.2% |
| 2024 | $6.20 | 4.7% | 4 | $2.39 | 259.4% | 0.39x | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $5.92 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.72 | 217.6% | 0.46x | 5.6% |
| 2022 | $5.64 | 8.5% | 4 | $6.63 | 85.1% | 1.18x | 5.4% |
| 2021 | $5.20 | 10.2% | 4 | $6.45 | 80.6% | 1.24x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $4.72 | 10.3% | 4 | $2.72 | 173.5% | 0.58x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $4.28 | 19.2% | 4 | $5.28 | 81.1% | 1.23x | 4.1% |
| 2018 | $3.59 | 40.2% | 4 | $3.68 | 97.6% | 1.03x | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $2.56 | 12.3% | 4 | $3.30 | 77.6% | 1.29x | 2.4% |
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ABBV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ABBV stock.
How much dividend does ABBV pay per share?
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ABBV's next ex-dividend date?
ABBV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ABBV typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ABBV's dividend safe?
ABBV's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.8% and FCF payout ratio of +55.6%. With 43 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ABBV a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, AbbVie Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 43 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ABBV pay dividends?
AbbVie Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $6.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ABBV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ABBV five years ago would be worth approximately $23,119 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ABBV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ABBV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.