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PFE dividend safety score
Pfizer Inc. · Healthcare
PFE scores 75/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) has a high dividend yield of 6.42%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 75 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe. It has grown its dividend for 6 years in a row and has not cut it in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #30 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jan, May, Jul, Nov
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 6, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the PFE score
PFE dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.72 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $1.68 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $1.64 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | $1.52 | +40.7% |
| 2019 | $1.08 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How PFE compares
| PFE | Healthcare avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 75 | 75 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 6.42% | 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 PFE dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 6, 2026 | $0.4300 |
| ~Feb 19, 2027 | $0.4300 |
| ~Jun 4, 2027 | $0.4300 |
| ~Sep 17, 2027 | $0.4300 |
Estimates based on PFE's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would PFE pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $64 | $5 |
| $10,000 | $642 | $54 |
| $50,000 | $3,210 | $268 |
| $100,000 | $6,420 | $535 |
To earn $1,000 a month from PFE at today's yield you would need about $186,907 invested, roughly 6,977 shares.
Based on the current yield of 6.42%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent PFE dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | $0.4300 |
| May 8, 2026 | $0.4300 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.4300 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4300 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.4300 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.4300 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.4300 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.4200 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.4200 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.4200 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $0.4200 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.4100 |
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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.
PFE dividend FAQ
Is the PFE dividend safe?
Pfizer Inc. has a dividend safety score of 75 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 PFE dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for PFE is about 6.42%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does PFE pay dividends?
Pfizer Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in PFE earn in dividends?
At a yield of 6.42%, $10,000 invested in PFE would pay about $642 a year, or roughly $54 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next PFE ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for PFE is expected around November 6, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.