Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) Dividend History & Yield
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 1.12%. The most recent dividend was $0.2400/share on Apr 30, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.12%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.96
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
24.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
0.59%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
1.17%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
1.7%
FCF payout ratio
2.6%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.2x
Interest coverage
4.44x
ROIC (TTM)
4.8%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 24.9%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($7.44) covers dividend/share ($0.96).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 2.6%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.2x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (0.6%) ≤ EPS growth (13.1%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 31, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Dec 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Sep 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Jun 26, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Mar 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Dec 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Sep 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Jun 26, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Mar 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Dec 26, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Sep 28, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 31, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Jun 23, 2023
- Payment date
- Jul 31, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 4 year-over-year increases across 14 calendar years of data (2012–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.9600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.9600 | $0.9600 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.9600 | $0.9600 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $0.9600 | $0.9600 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.9320 | $0.9600 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $0.9320 | $0.9320 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $0.9320 | $0.9320 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.9320 | $0.9320 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.9320 | $0.9320 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $0.9320 | $0.9320 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $0.8544 | $0.9320 | +9.1% |
| 2015 | $0.8544 | $0.8544 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $0.7767 | $0.8544 | +10.0% |
| 2013 | $0.6990 | $0.7767 | +11.1% |
| 2012 | — | $0.6990 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$189.40M
YoY change
-2.9%
5Y CAGR
-0.8%
Peak year (2011)
$510.40M
Latest annual
$190.30M
Cash dividends paid over time for Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190.30M | -2.9% | -$5.70M | ||
| 2024 | $196.00M | -2.4% | -$4.90M | ||
| 2023 | $200.90M | -0.1% | -$300,000 | ||
| 2022 | $201.20M | +0.5% | +$1.10M | ||
| 2021 | $200.10M | +0.8% | +$1.60M | ||
| 2020 | $198.50M | +0.9% | +$1.80M | ||
| 2019 | $196.70M | +0.8% | +$1.50M | ||
| 2018 | $195.20M | +0.8% | +$1.60M | ||
| 2017 | $193.60M | +2.8% | +$5.20M | ||
| 2016 | $188.40M | +19.9% | +$31.30M | ||
| 2015 | $157.10M | +8.0% | +$11.60M | ||
| 2014 | $145.50M | +9.9% | +$13.10M | ||
| 2013 | $132.40M | +40.3% | +$38.00M | ||
| 2012 | $94.40M | -81.5% | -$416.00M | ||
| 2011 | $510.40M | — | +$510.40M | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | -100.0% | -$290.00M | ||
| 2001 | $290.00M | — | +$290.00M | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) dividends paid is $190.30M – edged down 2.9% year-over-year.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -0.8%, with a net decline across the window.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid plunged from $510.40M in 2011 to $190.30M in 2025, a 62.7% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $510.40M (2011); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1998.
Within Healthcare, Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $8.05B.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Dividends Paid 2025: $190.30M
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid in 2025 was $190.30M, edged down 2.9% below 2024.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Dividends Paid 2024: $196.00M
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid in 2024 was $196.00M, edged down 2.4% below 2023.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Dividends Paid 2023: $200.90M
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid in 2023 was $200.90M, edged down 0.1% below 2022.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Dividends Paid 2022: $201.20M
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid in 2022 was $201.20M, edged up 0.5% from 2021.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Dividends Paid 2021: $200.10M
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid in 2021 was $200.10M.
See more financial history for Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Zimmer Biomet Holdings, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
Does Zimmer Biomet Holdings pay dividends?
Yes, Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.96 per share annually, yielding 1.12%.
What is Zimmer Biomet Holdings's dividend yield?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) has a current dividend yield of 1.12%.
Is Zimmer Biomet Holdings's dividend safe?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Zimmer Biomet Holdings increased its dividend?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Zimmer Biomet Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) has a dividend payout ratio of 24.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Zimmer Biomet Holdings's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) is $189.40M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) dividends paid changed -2.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -0.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $510.40M in 2011.
What was Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid in 2024?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) dividends paid in 2024 was $196.00M.
What was Zimmer Biomet Holdings dividends paid in 2025?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) dividends paid in 2025 was $190.30M.
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