Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | MDT | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% | 1.67% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 4.42% | 6.20% |
| Payout Ratio | 76.7% | 32.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 45 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | -8.3% | 4.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
1.43%
3-Year Growth
1.96%
5-Year Growth
4.42%
10-Year Growth
6.95%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 25, 2026
Last Payment
Oct 16, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | $0.7200 | +1.41% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.7100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.7100 | 0.00% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.7100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.7100 | +1.43% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.7000 | +1.45% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.6900 | 0.00% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.6900 | 0.00% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.6900 | 0.00% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.6900 | +1.47% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.6800 | +7.94% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
76.7%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
67.9%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.81 | $584.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $1.07 | $457.00M |
| Q3 2026 | $0.89 | $2.30B |
| Q4 2026 | $0.98 | $2.08B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.