Medtronic PLC (Symbol: MDT) has been named to the Dividend Channel ”S.A.F.E. 25” list, signifying a stock with above-average ”DividendRank” statistics including a strong 2.9% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least two decades of dividend growth, according to the most recent ”DividendRank” report.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Medtronic PLC is a member of the iShares S&P 1500 Index ETF (ITOT), and is also an underlying holding representing 1.38% of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), which holds $273,823,008 worth of MDT shares.
Medtronic PLC (Symbol: MDT) made the “Dividend Channel S.A.F.E. 25” list because of these qualities: S. Solid return — hefty yield and strong DividendRank characteristics; A. Accelerating amount — consistent dividend increases over time; F. Flawless history — never a missed or lowered dividend; E. Enduring — at least two decades of dividend payments.
The annualized dividend paid by Medtronic PLC is $2.84/share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 12/26/2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for MDT, which the report stressed as being of key importance.
MDT operates in the Medical Instruments & Supplies sector, among companies like Abbott Laboratories (ABT), and Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG).
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