PFE Dividend History & Yield
Pfizer Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (in 45 days) | Nov 6, 2026 | $0.43 | $43.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 136 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.43 | $43.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 227 days) | May 7, 2027 | $0.43 | $43.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 318 days) | Aug 6, 2027 | $0.43 | $43.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PFE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.72 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much PFE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 698 | $19,388 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,489 | $96,942 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,977 | $193,884 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.19%. $10,000 in PFE would currently pay about $619 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PFE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2026 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +2.4% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jan 25, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +2.4% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Jul 27, 2023 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2023 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | — | $0.41 | +2.5% |
| Nov 3, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jan 27, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +2.6% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +8.2% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | — | $0.3605 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
PFE scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
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 Pfizer Inc.
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Biopharma, PC1, and Pfizer Ignite. The company offers internal medicine products, including cardiovascular metabolic diseases products under the Eliquis brand; migraine products under the Nurtec ODT/Vydura and Zavzpret brand; vaccines under the Prevnar family, Abrysvo, Nimenrix, FSME/IMMUN-TicoVac, and Trumenba brands; and Paxlovid for the treatment of COVID-19.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General. First dividend on our records: Aug 29, 1972. 217 payments tracked.
PFE dividend FAQ
When is PFE's next ex-dividend date?
PFE's next ex-dividend date is Oct 23, 2026 (in 45 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.43 per share, expected on Nov 6, 2026.
How often does PFE pay dividends?
PFE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.43 per share with an ex-date of Jul 24, 2026.
What is PFE's dividend yield?
PFE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.19%, based on $1.72 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.79. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.72 per share, is 6.19%.
How much does PFE pay per share?
PFE pays about $0.43 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.72 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $172.00 a year.
Has PFE grown or cut its dividend?
PFE has raised its annual dividend for 16 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.4% a year (+0.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of PFE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.19%, you would need about 698 shares of PFE (roughly $19,388 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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