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ABBV

AbbVie Inc.

ABBV

Healthcare · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.08%

Annual Dividend

$6.92

Payout Ratio

326%

5-Yr Growth

6.8%

Ex-Date

Apr 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

ABBV Dividend Safety Score

81/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak12 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage326% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage59% of free cash flow
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is ABBV a good dividend stock?

Yes

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.08% ($6.92/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 6.8% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 102% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (326%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.08%
Payout Ratio
326%
Annual Dividend
$6.92
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 15, 2026
Years of Growth
12
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.31
Market Cap
$397.4B
P/E Ratio
109.7
5-Yr Total Return
102%
52-Week Range
$181.73 – $244.81
Dividend Safety
A · 81/100
Ever Cut?
No
ABBV ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $6.92 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$173.00
Annual$692.00
Monthly avg$57.67