AZN Astrazeneca dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Astrazeneca's last dividend was on Aug 9, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.5 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.49 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.98% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks a decrease of $0.49, or 49% from the previous dividend.
Key dates
- AZN last dividend date: Aug 9, 2024
AZN dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
AZN has a dividend yield of 1.98% which is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. But in comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.97%, Astrazeneca's dividend yield is only 0.5% higher. Historically AZN's dividend yield has averaged at 2.4% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Astrazeneca has been paying dividends since 2000. AZN has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 2.4% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 15%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.83% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.985 | 2.26% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.465 | 2.06% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.985 | 2.15% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.465 | 2.24% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.985 | 2.47% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.45 | 2.44% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.95 | 2.86% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.45 | 2.51% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.95 | 3.11% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.45 | 3.17% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.95 | 3.37% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.45 | 3.53% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $0.95 | 4.12% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.45 | 4.75% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.95 | 4.85% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.45 | 4.17% |
| Feb 17, 2016 | $0.95 | 4.66% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.45 | 4.19% |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.95 | 4.14% |
Astrazeneca dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
AZN has a payout ratio of 71.4% which is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 38.4%, Astrazeneca's payout ratio is 86% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AZN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVS Novartis AG | 6.82% | $7.52 | 87.1% |
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 5.9% | $1.67 | N/A |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.56% | $2.4 | N/A |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.03% | $4.86 | 80.6% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.96% | $3.08 | 56.9% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 2.04% | $1.49 | 71.4% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 1.93% | $2.2 | 69.2% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.6% | $5.03 | 61.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Astrazeneca pay a dividend?
Yes, Astrazeneca has paid two dividends in the last 12 months. AZN has been paying dividends since 2000.
When was AZN's last dividend?
Astrazeneca's last regular dividend was on Aug 9, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Astrazeneca pay (per share)?
AZN has paid dividend of $1.49 per share in the last year.
What is Astrazeneca's dividend yield?
Astrazeneca's current dividend yield is 1.98%.
How often does Astrazeneca pay dividends?
Astrazeneca typically pays two dividends per year.
What is Astrazeneca's dividend payout ratio?
Astrazeneca's dividend payout ratio is 71.4%.
Does Astrazeneca pay a good dividend?
Astrazeneca's dividend yield is in line with the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.