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LLY dividend safety score
Eli Lilly and Company · Healthcare
LLY scores 90/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) has a very low dividend yield of 0.59%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 90 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe.
- Safety rank: #1 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Feb, May, Aug, Nov
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 13, 2026 (estimated)
LLY dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.00 | +15.4% |
| 2024 | $5.20 | +15.0% |
| 2023 | $4.52 | +15.3% |
| 2022 | $3.92 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | $3.40 | +14.9% |
| 2020 | $2.96 | +53.0% |
| 2019 | $1.94 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How LLY compares
| LLY | Healthcare avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 90 | 75 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 0.59% | 2.44% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 6 Healthcare stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming LLY dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 13, 2026 | $1.7300 |
| ~Feb 12, 2027 | $1.7300 |
| ~May 14, 2027 | $1.7300 |
| ~Aug 13, 2027 | $1.7300 |
Estimates based on LLY's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would LLY pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $6 | $0 |
| $10,000 | $59 | $5 |
| $50,000 | $296 | $25 |
| $100,000 | $592 | $49 |
To earn $1,000 a month from LLY at today's yield you would need about $2,028,398 invested, roughly 1,734 shares.
Based on the current yield of 0.59%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent LLY dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $1.7300 |
| May 15, 2026 | $1.7300 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $1.7300 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.5000 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.5000 |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.5000 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.5000 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| May 15, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $1.1300 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
LLY dividend FAQ
Is the LLY dividend safe?
Eli Lilly and Company has a dividend safety score of 90 out of 100, which we rate Safe. That means a strong dividend record with low cut risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the LLY dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for LLY is about 0.59%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does LLY pay dividends?
Eli Lilly and Company pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in LLY earn in dividends?
At a yield of 0.59%, $10,000 invested in LLY would pay about $59 a year, or roughly $5 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next LLY ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for LLY is expected around November 13, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.