From 24/7 Wall St. · Chris Lange · · 50s
Amgen vs. Regeneron: Dividend Choice
Retirees choose between Amgen's steady dividends or Regeneron's growth potential.
In brief
Retirees choose between Amgen's steady dividends or Regeneron's growth potential. Amgen offers higher dividends for retirees needing cash now, while Regeneron provides faster growth for long-term investors. Originally reported by 24/7 Wall St..
Income: Amgen Pays Bigger Check
Amgen pays $2.52 quarterly for a yield of 2.16%.
Regeneron's Newer Dividend Story
Regeneron started dividends in 2025 at $0.88 quarterly with a 0.41% yield.
Valuation: Regeneron Cheaper
Regeneron trades at 20x trailing earnings versus Amgen's 27x.
Debt: Amgen Has More
Amgen has $54 billion debt versus Regeneron's $16.2 billion cash.
Growth: Regeneron Faster
Regeneron's revenue rose 36.27% to $5.116 billion in Q3.
Winner: Amgen for Dividends
Amgen's higher dividends suit retirees needing cash today.
The one thing
Amgen offers higher dividends for retirees needing cash now, while Regeneron provides faster growth for long-term investors.
