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NVO Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

NVO has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 1.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.97%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.69
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.92%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.19%
Payout Ratio 6.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 5y 20.91%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -50.5% (S&P 500: 16.1%)
Total Return 5y: 74.6% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SIGA 641 M 7.13% 12.1%
PFE 143,503 M 7.01% 6.04%
BMY 89,478 M 5.69% 4.96%
GS71 88,291 M 4.44% 6.77%
SAN 120,278 M 4.65% 5.57%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 21,280 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 64,922 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 747,188 M 15.1% 99.5%
SIGA 641 M 15.5% 98.8%
RDY 11,786 M 28.0% 87.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare NVO Dividends with its Peer-Group

SIGA
SIGA Technologies
 7.13% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.85% Yield
SAN
Sanofi
 4.65% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.07% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 2.66% Yield
SNY
Sanofi
 4.52% Yield

NVO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-18 2025-09-19 2025-09-29 0.0038 -99.4% N/A
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-08-26 Semiannual 0.5843 -46.8% 0.94%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-08 Semiannual 1.099 114.2% 2.01%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-26 Semiannual 0.513 -44.8% 0.76%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-02 Semiannual 0.93 110.4% 0.69%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-08-29 Semiannual 0.442 -25.7% 0.34%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-04-04 Semiannual 0.5945 103.6% 0.33%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-23 Semiannual 0.292 -43.6% 0.19%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-04-05 Semiannual 0.518 86% 0.48%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-08-25 Semiannual 0.2785 -41.3% 0.26%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-07 Semiannual 0.4745 83.2% 0.46%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-25 Semiannual 0.259 -34.2% 0.39%
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-04-07 Semiannual 0.3935 75.3% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-08-27 Semiannual 0.2245 -43.1% N/A
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-02 Semiannual 0.3945 69% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-08-28 Semiannual 0.2335 -30.3% N/A
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-03 Semiannual 0.335 41.4% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-08-29 Annual 0.237 -28.5% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-04 Annual 0.3315 48.3% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-23 Annual 0.2235 -53.6% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-30 Annual 0.482 26.8% N/A
2015-03-19 2015-03-23 2015-03-31 Annual 0.38 -8.4% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-04-02 Annual 0.415 30.3% N/A
2013-03-21 2013-03-25 2013-04-02 Annual 0.3184 27.5% N/A
2012-03-22 2012-03-26 2012-04-03 Annual 0.2497 37.3% N/A
2011-03-24 2011-03-28 2011-04-05 Annual 0.1818 29.2% N/A
2010-03-25 2010-03-29 2010-04-07 Annual 0.1407 36.1% N/A
2009-03-19 2009-03-23 2009-03-31 Annual 0.1034 17% N/A
2008-03-13 2008-03-17 2008-03-25 Annual 0.0884 45.2% N/A
2007-03-08 2007-03-12 2007-03-20 Annual 0.0609 26.1% N/A
2006-03-09 2006-03-13 2006-03-21 Annual 0.0483 15% N/A
2005-03-10 2005-03-14 2005-03-22 Annual 0.042 12.8% N/A
2004-03-17 2004-03-19 2004-03-29 Annual 0.0373 42.4% N/A
2003-03-26 2003-03-28 2003-04-07 Annual 0.0262 41.7% N/A
2002-03-13 2002-03-15 2002-03-25 Annual 0.0185 16% N/A
2001-03-21 2001-03-23 2001-04-02 Annual 0.0159 69.1% N/A
2000-11-17 0.0094 -19.7% N/A
2000-03-24 2000-03-28 2000-04-06 Annual 0.0117 42.7% N/A
1999-03-25 1999-03-29 1999-04-06 Annual 0.0082 2% N/A
1998-03-27 1998-03-31 1998-04-08 Annual 0.008 43.1% N/A
1997-04-25 1997-04-29 1997-05-07 Annual 0.0056 30.7% N/A
1996-05-01 1996-05-03 1996-05-14 Annual 0.0043 19.4% N/A
1996-04-24 0.0036 -14.3% N/A
1995-04-24 1995-04-28 1995-05-16 Annual 0.0042 50% N/A
1994-04-26 1994-05-02 1994-05-18 Annual 0.0028 3.7% N/A
1993-04-22 1993-04-28 1993-05-13 Annual 0.0027 -10% N/A
1992-04-28 1992-05-04 1992-05-20 Annual 0.003 17.6% N/A
1991-04-19 1991-04-25 1991-05-10 Annual 0.0026 -18.3% N/A
1990-04-23 1990-04-27 1990-05-15 Annual 0.0031 34.5% N/A
1989-04-21 1989-04-27 1989-05-12 Annual 0.0023 0% N/A

NVO Dividend FAQ

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is a Denmark-based, globally-distributed pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets medicines across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America and other regions.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVO?

As of October 2025, NVO`s dividend yield is 2.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.69 USD by the current share price of 56.72.

Does NVO pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, NVO paid a dividend of 1.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-18 and the payout was 0.00379 USD.

How often does NVO pay dividends?

NVO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NVO has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-18.

Will NVO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.00379 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Novo Nordisk (NVO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NVO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Novo Nordisk (NVO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NVO?

NVO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.9% per year.
Strong growth: NVO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NVO?

NVO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.19%. If you bought NVO's shares at 32.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.19% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NVO?

NVO Payout Consistency is 96.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Novo Nordisk has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NVO have a good Dividend Yield?

NVO`s 2.97% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO is 6.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVO?

NVO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NVO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NVO`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Novo Nordisk`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.34% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Novo Nordisk ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2023-09-20 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 5,060,000,000
1986 5,080,000,000 +0.4%
1987 5,100,000,000 +0.39%
1988 5,100,000,000
1989 7,192,142,900 +41.02%
1990 6,293,333,300 -12.5%
1991 6,541,534,400 +3.94%
1992 7,649,074,100 +16.93%
1993 7,477,110,400 -2.25%
1994 7,509,841,300 +0.44%
1995 7,646,222,200 +1.82%
1996 7,372,166,100 -3.58%
1997 7,541,331,900 +2.29%
1998 7,350,000,000 -2.54%
1999 7,020,000,000 -4.49%
2000 6,937,255,400 -1.18%
2001 6,939,630,300 +0.03%
2002 6,957,884,100 +0.26%
2003 6,866,025,600 -1.32%
2004 6,727,303,400 -2.02%
2005 6,546,720,000 -2.68%
2006 6,447,607,200 -1.51%
2007 6,360,264,800 -1.35%
2008 6,206,209,200 -2.42%
2009 5,986,324,400 -3.54%
2010 5,810,939,000 -2.93%
2011 5,691,160,000 -2.06%
2012 5,460,000,000 -4.06%
2013 5,346,725,000 -2.07%
2014 5,251,892,200 -1.77%
2015 5,150,202,400 -1.94%
2016 5,034,200,000 -2.25%
2017 4,947,493,000 -1.72%
2018 4,843,617,000 -2.1%
2019 4,733,458,000 -2.27%
2020 4,655,600,000 -1.64%
2021 4,585,951,900 -1.5%
2022 4,522,800,000 -1.38%
2023 4,477,400,000 -1%
2024 4,460,500,000 -0.38%
2025 4,446,812,000 -0.31%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-02 02:24