NVS
Novartis AG
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: NVS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 11, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.2%
Payout ratio: 68%
Novartis AG's last dividend was on Mar 11, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $4.773 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4.77 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.2% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.9, or 23% from the previous dividend.
NVS dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Novartis AG Dividend yield
Novartis AG's dividend yield of 3.2% is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.61%, Novartis AG's dividend yield is 99% higher. Historically NVS's dividend yield has averaged at 4.5% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
NVS 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 23% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 4.3%.
Novartis AG Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | $4.773 | 3.06% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $3.87 | 3.56% |
| 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 68% is above the Healthcare sector and the industry average but below its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Novartis AG's payout ratio is 76% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NVS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.86% | $1.72 | 131.3% |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.57% | $2.5 | 70% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 3.2% | $4.77 | 68% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.91% | $3.36 | 94.1% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 2.78% | $2.44 | 68% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.27% | $5.24 | 60% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 1.8% | $3.18 | 47.4% |
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 11, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $4.773 per share.
How much dividend does Novartis AG pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NVS pays $4.77 per share.
What is Novartis AG's dividend yield?
Novartis AG's current dividend yield is 3.2%.
What is Novartis AG's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Novartis AG is 68%.
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.