AZN
Astrazeneca
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Healthcare
- NYSE: AZN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Feb 20, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.79%
Payout ratio: 47.4%
Astrazeneca's last dividend was on Feb 20, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $2.152 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.18 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.79% based on its recent close price.
AZN dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Astrazeneca Dividend yield
AZN has a dividend yield of 1.79% which is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.7%, Astrazeneca's dividend yield is 5% higher. Historically AZN's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
AZN 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 2.6% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 25% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 18%.
Astrazeneca Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $2.152 | 1.56% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $1.03 | 2.13% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $2.1 | 2.09% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $1 | 1.83% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $1.97 | 2.26% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.93 | 2.06% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $1.97 | 2.15% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.93 | 2.24% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $1.97 | 2.47% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.9 | 2.44% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $1.9 | 2.86% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.9 | 2.51% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $1.9 | 3.11% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.9 | 3.17% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $1.9 | 3.37% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.9 | 3.53% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $1.9 | 4.12% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.9 | 4.75% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $1.9 | 4.85% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.9 | 4.17% |
| Feb 17, 2016 | $1.9 | 4.66% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.9 | 4.19% |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $1.9 | 4.14% |
Astrazeneca dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
AZN has a payout ratio of 47.4% which is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Astrazeneca's payout ratio is 23% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AZN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.64% | $1.72 | 131.3% |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.52% | $2.5 | 70% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 3.16% | $4.77 | 68% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.91% | $3.36 | 94.1% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 2.76% | $2.44 | 68% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.24% | $5.24 | 60% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 1.79% | $3.18 | 47.4% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.58% | $6.46 | 22.9% |
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 Feb 20, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $2.152 per share.
How much dividend does Astrazeneca pay (per share)?
AZN has paid dividend of $3.18 per share in the last year.
What is Astrazeneca's dividend yield?
Astrazeneca's current dividend yield is 1.79%.
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 47.4%.
Does Astrazeneca pay a good dividend?
Astrazeneca's dividend yield is higher than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.