NVO
Novo Nordisk
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: NVO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 30, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.81%
Payout ratio: 45%
Novo Nordisk's most recent dividend of $1.217 per share was on Mar 30, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.8 per share, the stock yields 3.81%.
NVO dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Novo Nordisk Dividend yield
NVO has a dividend yield of 3.81% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.65%, Novo Nordisk's dividend yield is 131% higher. The historical 5-year average of NVO's dividend yield is 1.9%, 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 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 20%.
Novo Nordisk Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 45% 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 35.4%, Novo Nordisk's payout ratio is 27% 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 Company | 3.88% | $2.51 | 55.2% |
| NVO Novo Nordisk | 3.81% | $1.8 | 45% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 3.05% | $4.77 | 71.7% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.61% | $3.36 | 94.1% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 2.42% | $3.22 | 43.4% |
| AMGN AMGEN Inc | 2.38% | $9.8 | 60.4% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 1.99% | $3.21 | 47.7% |
| LLY Lilly(Eli) & Company | 0.54% | $6.46 | 21.6% |
| REGN Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc | 0.46% | $3.64 | 8.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Novo Nordisk pay a dividend?
Novo Nordisk has paid two dividends in the last 12 months.
When was NVO's last dividend?
Novo Nordisk's last regular dividend was on Mar 30, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.217 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 3.81%.
What is Novo Nordisk's dividend payout ratio?
Novo Nordisk's dividend payout ratio is 45%.
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.