Medtronic PLC (NYSE: MDT) has been added to the Dividend Channel’s “S.A.F.E. 25” list, recognized for its strong dividend growth and a yield of 2.9%. This designation highlights the company’s commitment to consistent dividend payments over at least two decades, with an annualized dividend of $2.84 per share, distributed quarterly.
As of the latest report, Medtronic is also a member of the iShares S&P 1500 Index ETF (ITOT) and constitutes 1.38% of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), which holds approximately $273.8 million worth of MDT shares. The company’s most recent dividend ex-date was December 26, 2025.






