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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.00%

ABBV Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

3.00%

Yield on Cost for ABBV

ABBV now pays $6.74 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-09)$60.7511.09%
5 years ago(2021-06-11)$115.425.84%
3 years ago(2023-06-13)$138.314.87%
1 year ago(2025-06-11)$191.503.52%
Buying today(at $224.95)$224.953.00%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 3.00% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 6.8% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

3.00%

In 3 years

3.78%

In 5 years

4.41%

In 10 years

6.50%

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$224.95
$6.74
6.81%
15 Years

Starting Yield

3.00%

Ending YOC

8.05%

Year 15 Dividend

$18.11

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$178.28

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
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Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$6.743.00%$0.00
Year 1$7.20+6.81%3.20%$7.20
Year 2$7.69+6.81%3.42%$14.89
Year 3$8.21+6.81%3.65%$23.10
Year 4$8.77+6.81%3.90%$31.87
Year 5$9.37+6.81%4.17%$41.24
Year 6$10.01+6.81%4.45%$51.25
Year 7$10.69+6.81%4.75%$61.94
Year 8$11.42+6.81%5.08%$73.36
Year 9$12.19+6.81%5.42%$85.55
Year 10$13.03+6.81%5.79%$98.58
Year 11$13.91+6.81%6.18%$112.49
Year 12$14.86+6.81%6.61%$127.35
Year 13$15.87+6.81%7.06%$143.22
Year 14$16.95+6.81%7.54%$160.17
Year 15$18.11+6.81%8.05%$178.28

AbbVie Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

AbbVie Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for ABBV stock is 3.00%.

About AbbVie Inc.

AbbVie Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced medicines. Its extensive therapeutic portfolio encompasses several key areas: Immunology and Inflammation: Leading products include HUMIRA, an injectable therapy for autoimmune and intestinal Behçet's diseases; SKYRIZI, which addresses moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults; and RINVOQ, a JAK inhibitor for moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients. Oncology and Hematology: For blood cancers, AbbVie provides IMBRUVICA and VENCLEXTA (a BCL-2 inhibitor), both indicated for adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Virology: MAVYRET offers a treatment option for individuals with chronic HCV genotype 1-6 infection. Gastroenterology and Endocrinology: The company supplies CREON, an enzyme replacement therapy for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and Synthroid, used to manage hypothyroidism. Linzess/Constella helps treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation. Women's Health and Urology: Lupron serves as a palliative treatment for conditions like advanced prostate cancer, endometriosis, central precocious puberty, and anemia caused by uterine fibroids. ORILISSA, a nonpeptide small molecule GnRH antagonist, is designed for women experiencing moderate to severe endometriosis pain. Neurology: AbbVie offers Duopa and Duodopa, a levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel for Parkinson's disease, and Ubrelvy to treat migraines (with or without aura) in adults. The therapeutic formulation of Botox is also part of its offerings. Ophthalmology: Its eye care segment features Lumigan/Ganfort (a bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) and Alphagan/Combigan (an alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist), both aimed at reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension. Restasis, a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant, is provided to enhance tear production, alongside other specialized eye care products. AbbVie Inc. also engages in research collaborations, including a partnership with Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2012 and operates from its headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois.

North Chicago, IL
55,000 employees
Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - General
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
CEO
Robert A. Michael