Does Eli Lilly Pay Dividends?
Eli Lilly and Company · LLY · updated
Key facts: Eli Lilly dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Eli Lilly (LLY) pays a dividend of $1.73 per share every quarter, $6.92 a year, a 0.55% yield at its share price of $1,257.03.
- Eli Lilly (LLY) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Eli Lilly (LLY), $1.73 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026 and was paid on Sep 10, 2026.
- Eli Lilly (LLY) has paid a dividend since at least 1972; SmarterDividends' records hold 217 of its dividend payments.
- Eli Lilly (LLY) has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Eli Lilly (LLY), 15.3% to $1.73 per share, went ex-dividend on Feb 13, 2026.
- At $6.92 a year per share, 100 shares of LLY pay $692.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Eli Lilly (LLY) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 22% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Eli Lilly Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-eli-lilly-pay-dividends
How much does Eli Lilly pay?
Eli Lilly (LLY) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.73 per share. That is $6.92 per share a year, a 0.55% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $692.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $55.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | $1.73 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $1.73 | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $1.73 | +15.3% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $1.50 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $1.50 | — |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $1.50 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | $1.50 | +15.4% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | $1.30 | — |
When does Eli Lilly pay dividends?
Eli Lilly (LLY) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The LLY ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Eli Lilly's dividend history
Eli Lilly (LLY) has paid a dividend since at least 1972, and SmarterDividends' records hold 217 payments. It has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 15.3%, went ex-dividend on Feb 13, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full LLY dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Eli Lilly pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Eli Lilly (LLY) pays a dividend of $1.73 per share every quarter, $6.92 a year, a 0.55% yield at its share price of $1,257.03.
How much is Eli Lilly's dividend?
Eli Lilly (LLY) pays $1.73 per share each payment, $6.92 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $6.69 per share in total.
How often does Eli Lilly pay dividends?
Eli Lilly (LLY) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Eli Lilly's next dividend?
Eli Lilly has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
What is Eli Lilly's dividend yield?
0.55% as of Oct 19, 2026: $6.92 a year in dividends divided by the $1,257.03 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of LLY pay?
About $692.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $173.00, at Eli Lilly's current dividend rate.
Has Eli Lilly ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Eli Lilly's dividend since 1972. It has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years.
How long has Eli Lilly paid dividends?
Since at least 1972, the start of Eli Lilly's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 217 payments.
When do I need to buy LLY to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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