Eli Lilly Dividend Increase
On 8 December, Eli Lilly (LLY) increased its dividend by 15.33%, from $1.50 to $1.73 per share.
The dividend is payable on 10 March 2026 to shareholders of record on 13
February 2026.
LLY’s contribution to DivGro’s projected annual dividend income will
increase by $33.12 to $249.12.
I own 36 shares of LLY at an average cost basis of $799.48 per share. Following this increase, my yield on cost
is 0.87%. (LLY’s forward yield is 0.67% at $1,027.51 per share).
Since I opened my position in February 2025, the stock has delivered a total return of 29%, including $69 in dividends.
5-Year History of Dividend Payouts by Ex-Date
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | • | 2026 |
| $3.40 | $3.92 | $4.52 | $5.20 | $6.00 | ⬆ | $6.92✝ |
| 14.86% | 15.29% | 15.31% | 15.04% | 15.38% | ⬇ | 15.33% |
| 5-year DGR: | 15.18% | ⬆ |
15.27% |
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✝projected, assuming no further changes
