NVS Novartis AG dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Novartis AG's last dividend was on Mar 7, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $7.517 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $7.52 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 7.74% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- NVS last dividend date: Mar 7, 2024
NVS dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
Novartis AG's dividend yield of 7.74% is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.89%, Novartis AG's dividend yield is 310% higher. Historically NVS's dividend yield has averaged at 4.7% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Novartis AG has been paying dividends since 2000. NVS has issued one dividend in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 115% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 1% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 117%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | $7.517 | 7.52% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $3.499 | 4.37% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $3.325 | 4.15% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $3.199 | 3.83% |
| Mar 3, 2020 | $3.087 | 3.69% |
| Mar 4, 2019 | $2.834 | 3.18% |
| Mar 6, 2018 | $2.937 | 3.6% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | $2.718 | 3.59% |
| Feb 24, 2016 | $2.718 | 3.79% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | $2.817 | 2.81% |
Novartis AG dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Novartis AG's payout ratio of 87.1% is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 40.4%, Novartis AG's payout ratio is 116% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NVS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVS Novartis AG | 7.74% | $7.52 | 87.1% |
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.37% | $1.68 | 221.1% |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.19% | $2.4 | N/A |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.4% | $4.91 | 81.4% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 3.18% | $3.12 | 65.1% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 2.27% | $1.49 | 71.1% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 1.93% | $2.2 | 66.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Novartis AG pay a dividend?
Yes, Novartis AG has paid one dividend in the last 12 months. NVS has been paying dividends since 2000.
When was NVS's last dividend?
Novartis AG's last regular dividend was on Mar 7, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $7.517 per share.
How much dividend does Novartis AG pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NVS pays $7.52 per share.
What is Novartis AG's dividend yield?
Novartis AG's current dividend yield is 7.74%.
How often does Novartis AG pay dividends?
Novartis AG typically pays one dividend per year.
What is Novartis AG's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Novartis AG is 87.1%.
Does Novartis AG pay a good dividend?
Novartis AG's dividend yield is higher than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.