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NVS Novartis AG dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Novartis AG's last annual dividend was on Mar 7, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $3.777 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.78 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.88% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.28, or 8% from the previous dividend.

Key dates

  • NVS last dividend date: Mar 7, 2024
  • NVS next dividend date: Not announced
Peer dividends: PFE MRK JNJ BMY ABT AZN
NVS dividend stats
DPS
$3.78
Dividend yield
3.88%
Payout ratio
51%
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
1.92%
Payout ratio
34.8%

Dividend yield

What is Novartis AG current dividend yield

Novartis AG's dividend yield of 3.88% is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.92%, Novartis AG's dividend yield is 102% higher. Historically NVS's dividend yield has averaged at 4.0% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.

Dividend history

What is NVS dividend payout history and dates

Novartis AG has been paying dividends since 2000. NVS has issued one annual dividend in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 8% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 5% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 14%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Mar 7, 2024 Feb 12, 2024 $3.777 normal
Mar 9, 2023 Mar 20, 2023 Feb 2, 2023 $3.499 normal
Mar 8, 2022 Mar 17, 2022 Feb 3, 2022 $3.325 normal
Mar 4, 2021 Mar 15, 2021 Jan 26, 2021 $3.199 normal
Mar 3, 2020 Mar 12, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 $3.087 normal
Mar 4, 2019 Mar 13, 2019 $2.834 normal

Novartis AG dividend payout ratio

What is Novartis AG dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Novartis AG's payout ratio of 51% is above the Healthcare sector average but below the industry average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 34.8%, Novartis AG's payout ratio is 47% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

NVS dividend vs peer dividends

How does NVS dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
PFE Pfizer Inc 6.5% $1.65 434.2%
BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co 5.22% $2.34 N/A
NVS Novartis AG 3.88% $3.78 51%
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 3.26% $4.76 34.3%
MRK Merck & Co Inc 2.29% $3 2,142.9%
ABT Abbott Laboratories 1.97% $2.12 64.6%
AZN Astrazeneca plc 1.93% $1.45 70.7%

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 $3.777 per share.

How much dividend does Novartis AG pay (per share)?

On an annual basis NVS pays $3.78 per share.

What is Novartis AG's dividend yield?

Novartis AG's current dividend yield is 3.88%.

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 51%.

Does Novartis AG pay a good dividend?

Novartis AG's dividend yield is higher than the Healthcare sector average.