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Viatris (VTRS) Dividend

Viatris Inc. · Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic · quarterly payer

$19.14

Undervalued · +16% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Viatris (VTRS) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, or $0.48 a year, a 2.49% yield at its $19.14 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in March, June, September and December. It has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

2.49%

Annual Dividend

$0.48

Payout Ratio

960%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 21, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about VTRS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Viatris Inc. (VTRS) has a forward dividend yield of 2.49%, based on an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and a share price of $19.14.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, VTRS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (86 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • VTRS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • VTRS's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 21, 2026, for a dividend of $0.12 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, VTRS's 2.49% yield is 39% below its five-year average yield of 4.09%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for VTRS is $22.15 per share, 16% above the $19.14 share price, so VTRS screens as undervalued.
  • Viatris Inc. (VTRS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Viatris Inc. (VTRS) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 98 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 23, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 23, 1988.
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SmarterDividends, "VTRS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VTRS

Is VTRS a good dividend stock?

Yes

Viatris Inc. (VTRS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.49% ($0.48/yr), with 0 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

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • 55% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (960%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.49%
Payout Ratio
960%
Annual Dividend
$0.48
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 21, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.87
Market Cap
$22.0B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
55%
52-Week Range
$9.92 – $19.51
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
No

VTRS dividend raises and cuts

Viatris Inc. (VTRS) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 98 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 23, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 23, 1988.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 23, 2022Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Jun 28, 2005Raise$0.0300 → $0.0600+100.0%
Dec 29, 2003Raise$0.0220 → $0.0300+36.4%
Dec 27, 2002Raise$0.0178 → $0.0222+25.0%
Sep 27, 1995Raise$0.0148 → $0.0178+20.0%
Sep 26, 1994Raise$0.0119 → $0.0148+25.0%
Sep 24, 1993Raise$0.0089 → $0.0119+33.3%
Sep 24, 1992Raise$0.0074 → $0.0089+20.0%
Jun 26, 1989Raise$0.0037 → $0.0074+100.0%
Dec 23, 1988Cut$0.0074 → $0.0037−50.0%
Every VTRS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
VTRS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 21, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →VTRS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →VTRS dividend calculator100 shares pay $48.00 a year, $12.00 each quarterCalculate →VTRS total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VTRS a good dividend stock?

Yes. Viatris Inc. (VTRS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.49% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is VTRS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, VTRS's fair value is about $22.15 versus a $19.14 share price — so it looks undervalued (+16% vs. fair value).

Is VTRS's dividend safe?

VTRS has a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is VTRS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for VTRS is about $22.15 per share, roughly 16% above the current $19.14 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is VTRS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data VTRS screens as "yes" and undervalued. Viatris Inc. (VTRS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.49% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will VTRS cut its dividend?

VTRS earns a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does VTRS pay a dividend?

Yes. Viatris Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.48 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.49%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of VTRS pay?

At $0.48 per share a year, 100 shares of VTRS pay $48.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $12.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $1,914 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is VTRS's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VTRS's forward dividend yield is 2.49%, based on a $0.48 annual dividend and a $19.14 share price.

What is VTRS's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VTRS pays $0.48 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is VTRS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VTRS's payout ratio is 960% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has VTRS grown its dividend?

VTRS does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next VTRS ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VTRS's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 21, 2026, for $0.12 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.48 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$12.00
Annual$48.00
Monthly avg$4.00
Full VTRS dividend calculator →

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