ZTS Dividend History & Yield
Zoetis Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (in 39 days) | Nov 1, 2026 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 (in 129 days) | Jan 30, 2027 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 219 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 15, 2027 (in 309 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ZTS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.12 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ZTS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 567 | $41,638 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,831 | $208,189 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,661 | $416,377 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.88%. $10,000 in ZTS would currently pay about $288 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ZTS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +6.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +15.7% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.432 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | — | $0.432 | +0.0% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | — | $0.432 | +0.0% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | — | $0.432 | +15.2% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +15.4% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2022 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2022 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2022 | — | $0.325 | +30.0% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +25.0% |
| Oct 20, 2020 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
ZTS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Raised 6.0% | $0.50 | $0.53 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
ZTS scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Zoetis Inc.
Zoetis Inc. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of medicines, vaccines, diagnostic products and services, biodevices, genetic tests, and precision animal health solutions for the animal health industry in the United States and internationally. The company commercializes products primarily across companion animals comprising dogs, cats, and horses; and species, including livestock, such as cattle, swine, poultry, fish, and sheep. It also offers parasiticides, vaccines, dermatology, anti-infectives, pain and sedation, other pharmaceutical, and animal health diagnostics.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic. First dividend on our records: Apr 29, 2013. 54 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ZTS dividend FAQ
When is ZTS's next ex-dividend date?
ZTS's next ex-dividend date is Oct 18, 2026 (in 39 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.53 per share, expected on Nov 1, 2026.
How often does ZTS pay dividends?
ZTS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.53 per share with an ex-date of Jul 20, 2026.
What is ZTS's dividend yield?
ZTS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.84%, based on $2.09 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $73.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.12 per share, is 2.88%.
How much does ZTS pay per share?
ZTS pays about $0.53 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $212.00 a year.
Has ZTS grown or cut its dividend?
ZTS has raised its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 17.1% a year (+8.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ZTS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.88%, you would need about 567 shares of ZTS (roughly $41,638 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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