AbbVie is a pharmaceutical giant best known for Humira and newer blockbusters Skyrizi and Rinvoq. A Dividend Aristocrat with 52+ years of consecutive dividend increases. Strong free cash flow generation supports its above-average yield. The company's diversified pipeline reduces dependence on any single drug.
Is ABBV a good dividend investment in 2026?
ABBV offers a 3.67% forward yield with a 58% payout ratio. With a safety score of 100/100, the dividend appears very safe. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 8.9% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
ABBV DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your ABBV portfolio grows to $39.9K vs $35.0K without reinvestment — a DRIP bonus of $5.0K. This is the compound interest effect in action.
ABBV dividend growth history & forecast
ABBV has grown its dividend by 4.7% over the last year and 8.9% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 3.67% — illustrating why dividend growth stocks are powerful long-term wealth builders.
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🌍 ABBV Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold ABBV.
Gross yield
3.67%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
3.12%
Real yield (−CPI)
0.32%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
3.67%
0.87%
$367 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
3.12%
0.32%
$312 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
2.94%
0.14%
$294 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
3.67%
0.87%
$367 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
3.35%
0.55%
$335 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
3.67%
0.87%
$367 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
2.75%
-0.05%
$275 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
3.12%
0.32%
$312 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
2.57%
-0.23%
$257 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
2.70%
-0.10%
$270 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
2.57%
-0.23%
$257 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 ABBV Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
16yr
Years for dividends to repay your full ABBV investment price of $168.90/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$6.0K
Lost to inflation (~2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$3.5K
How much do I need to invest in ABBV for:
Shares needed
4,555
Capital required
$769,340
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $6.20/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 ABBV Dividend Payment Schedule
ABBV pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: Apr 14, 2026.
Jan
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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May
Jun
Jul
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Aug
Sep
Oct
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Nov
Dec
10 shares
$13.17 / payment
$52.70 / year after tax
100 shares
$131.75 / payment
$527.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$1317.50 / payment
$5270.00 / year after tax
📊 ABBV vs Healthcare Sector Benchmarks
How ABBV compares to typical Healthcare sector averages.
Dividend YieldABBV: +3.67% vs sector avg 2.80% ✓ Better
ABBV━━ Healthcare avg: 2.80%
5Y Dividend CAGRABBV: +8.90% vs sector avg 6.80% ✓ Better
ABBV━━ Healthcare avg: 6.80%
Payout RatioABBV: 58.00% vs sector avg 55.00% ↓ Below avg
ABBV━━ Healthcare avg: 55.00%
⚠️ Disclaimer: All projections are for educational purposes only. Dividend payments, stock prices, and growth rates are estimates based on historical data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice — consult a qualified financial professional before investing. Data sourced from public financial records and updated regularly.