NVO
Novo Nordisk
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: NVO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 30, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.24%
Payout ratio: 44.2%
Novo Nordisk's most recent dividend of $1.275 per share was on Mar 30, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.86 per share, the stock yields 4.24%.
NVO dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Novo Nordisk Dividend yield
NVO has a dividend yield of 4.24% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.58%, Novo Nordisk's dividend yield is 168% higher. The historical 5-year average of NVO's dividend yield is 2.0%, 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 12% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 45% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 104%.
Novo Nordisk Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $1.275 | 5.27% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.585 | 3.21% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $1.143 | 2.39% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.517 | 1.07% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.929 | 1.06% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.438 | 1.12% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.59 | 1.15% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.289 | 1.49% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.511 | 1.48% |
| Aug 16, 2021 | $0.275 | 1.43% |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.461 | 2.12% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.259 | 1.98% |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.391 | 2.17% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | $0.225 | 2.37% |
| Mar 22, 2019 | $0.389 | 2.44% |
| Aug 17, 2018 | $0.231 | 2.67% |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.403 | 2.64% |
| Aug 17, 2017 | $0.237 | 2.52% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | $0.335 | 3.39% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.227 | 3.04% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | $0.479 | 1.75% |
| Mar 19, 2015 | $0.365 | 1.51% |
Novo Nordisk dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NVO has a payout ratio of 44.2% which is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Novo Nordisk's payout ratio is 15% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NVO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.43% | $2.5 | 70% |
| NVO Novo Nordisk | 4.24% | $1.86 | 44.2% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 3.15% | $4.77 | 68% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.89% | $3.32 | 93% |
| AMGN Amgen Inc | 2.78% | $9.8 | 67.7% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 2.56% | $3.19 | 43% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 1.79% | $3.18 | 47.4% |
| REGN Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc | 0.59% | $3.64 | 8.6% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.57% | $6.46 | 22.9% |
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 Mar 30, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.275 per share.
How much dividend does Novo Nordisk pay (per share)?
NVO's annualized dividend per share is $1.86.
What is Novo Nordisk's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Novo Nordisk is 4.24%.
What is Novo Nordisk's dividend payout ratio?
Novo Nordisk's dividend payout ratio is 44.2%.
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.