Eli Lilly and Company

The dividend has not been reduced for at least 53 consecutive years since 1972, as far back as our data goes.The forecast annual dividend is $6.69 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 0.60%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 13.69%, -6.61 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.