NVS Novartis AG dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Novartis AG's last dividend was on Mar 12, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $3.87 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.87 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.44% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- NVS last dividend date: Mar 12, 2025
NVS dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
Novartis AG's dividend yield of 3.44% is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 2.02%, Novartis AG's dividend yield is 70% higher. Historically NVS's dividend yield has averaged at 4.7% in the last 5 years, which is higher 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 a decrease of 49% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 56%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 65.4% is above the Healthcare sector average but below the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 42.2%, Novartis AG's payout ratio is 55% 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 | 6.74% | $1.69 | 119% |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 3.97% | $2.42 | N/A |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 3.54% | $3.16 | 46.7% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 3.5% | $3.87 | 65.4% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.99% | $4.96 | 84.9% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 2.12% | $1.55 | 68.3% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 1.69% | $2.24 | 29.2% |
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 12, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $3.87 per share.
How much dividend does Novartis AG pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NVS pays $3.87 per share.
What is Novartis AG's dividend yield?
Novartis AG's current dividend yield is 3.44%.
What is Novartis AG's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Novartis AG is 65.4%.
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.