NVO
Novo Nordisk
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: NVO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 17, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.78%
Payout ratio: 44.8%
Novo Nordisk's most recent dividend of $0.579 per share was on Aug 17, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.8 per share, the stock yields 3.78%. The latest NVO distribution of $0.579 marks a dividend change of -52%.
NVO dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Novo Nordisk Dividend yield
NVO has a dividend yield of 3.78% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.75%, Novo Nordisk's dividend yield is 116% higher. The historical 5-year average of NVO's dividend yield is 2.2%, which is less than the current one.
NVO Dividend history
Novo Nordisk has a history of paying dividends since 2000. Our records of NVO show that the company has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 7% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 27%.
Novo Nordisk Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.579 | 4% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $1.217 | 5.11% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.585 | 3.13% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $1.099 | 2.33% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.517 | 1.07% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.93 | 1.07% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.442 | 1.13% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.594 | 1.16% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.292 | 1.51% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.518 | 1.5% |
| Aug 16, 2021 | $0.279 | 1.46% |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.475 | 2.17% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.259 | 1.99% |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.394 | 2.18% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | $0.225 | 2.4% |
| Mar 22, 2019 | $0.395 | 1.56% |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.335 | 2.07% |
| Aug 17, 2017 | $0.168 | 1.8% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.44% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.166 | 2.22% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | $0.35 | 1.28% |
| Mar 19, 2015 | $0.267 | 1.11% |
Novo Nordisk dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NVO has a payout ratio of 44.8% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 32.9%, Novo Nordisk's payout ratio is 36% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NVO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVO Novo Nordisk | 3.78% | $1.8 | 44.8% |
| BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 3.69% | $2.51 | 55.2% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 2.93% | $4.77 | 71.7% |
| AMGN AMGEN Inc | 2.24% | $9.94 | 61.3% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.21% | $3.36 | 264.6% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 2.13% | $3.22 | N/A |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 1.95% | $3.21 | 47.7% |
| LLY Lilly(Eli) & Company | 0.58% | $6.69 | 22.4% |
| REGN Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc | 0.44% | $3.7 | 8.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Novo Nordisk pay a dividend?
Yes, Novo Nordisk has been paying dividends for the last 26 years.
When was NVO's last dividend?
Novo Nordisk's last regular dividend was on Aug 17, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.579 per share.
How much dividend does Novo Nordisk pay (per share)?
NVO's annualized dividend per share is $1.8.
What is Novo Nordisk's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Novo Nordisk is 3.78%.
What is Novo Nordisk's dividend payout ratio?
Novo Nordisk's dividend payout ratio is 44.8%.
Does Novo Nordisk pay a good dividend?
Novo Nordisk's dividend yield is more than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.