Zoetis declared $0.53 per-share dividend for fourth quarter of 2026
Zoetis declared a dividend of $0.53 per share for the fourth quarter of 2026, payable on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 to holders of record as of Friday, October 30, 2026.
What happened
The Board of Directors of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) declared a dividend of $0.53 per share for the fourth quarter of 2026. According to the company, the dividend was to be paid on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, to all holders of record.
Holders of record were to be determined as of the close of business on Friday, October 30, 2026. Zoetis filed Form 8-K with the SEC on 2026-10-08, listing Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Board payout defined eligibility and timing for shareholders
A dividend is a cash payment a company makes to its shareholders. For investors, the board decision set who would receive this payment and when, through the record determination and the payment date.
Company pointed to long history in global animal health
Zoetis described itself as the world’s leading animal health company. With a legacy of nearly 75 years, it said it continued to pioneer ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness. It said it supported veterinarians, livestock producers and pet owners in over 100 countries.
Record and payment dates framed the next steps for shareholders
The dividend was to be paid on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, to all holders of record. Holders of record were to be determined as of the close of business on Friday, October 30, 2026.
For shareholders, eligibility followed from the record determination and settlement followed from the payment date. The filing identified the disclosure items under which the information was reported.
