NVO Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

NVO has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 1.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.70%
Payout Ratio 8.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 26.6%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.9%
Payout FCF 168.9%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 76.6%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SAN 107,898 M 5.54% 5.74%
GSK 105,953 M 3.72% 5.44%
NVS 293,693 M 3.06% 6.15%
MRK 298,256 M 3.57% 5.11%
TAK 50,144 M 3.87% 4.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
FAGR 2,095 M 18.76% 100.0%
ZTS 33,303 M 15.51% 100.0%
LLY 1,035,267 M 15.21% 100.0%
ROVI 3,452 M 21.13% 93.6%
RDY 11,022 M 11.92% 75.2%
Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals SAN Sanofi
5.54% Yield MRK Merck
3.57% Yield
NVO Dividend History: Last 10 Payments (USD) as of June 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 2026-04-08 Semiannual 1.275 +118.3% 3.629%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-08-26 Semiannual 0.584 -46.9% 1.07%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-08 Semiannual 1.099 +114.2% 1.623%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-26 Semiannual 0.513 -44.8% 0.379%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-02 Semiannual 0.93 +5.2% 0.72%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-08-29 Semiannual 0.884 -25.7% 0.484%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-04-04 Semiannual 1.189 +103.6% 0.793%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-23 Semiannual 0.584 -43.6% 0.544%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-04-05 Semiannual 1.036 +86% 0.963%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-08-25 Semiannual 0.557 0% 0.543%

NVO Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of NVO?

As of June 2026, NVO's dividend yield is 4.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.86 USD by the current share price of 43.88.

Does NVO pay a dividend?

As of June 2026, NVO paid a dividend of 1.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-30 and the payout was 1.275 USD.

How often does NVO pay dividends?

NVO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, NVO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-30.

NVO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NVO for the next payments are between 0.061 (-95.2%) and 1.419 (+11.3%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.37%.

Will NVO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.275 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-30. 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 26.6% 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 4.90%. If you bought NVO's shares at 37.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.90% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NVO?

NVO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 4.70% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO is 8.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVO?

NVO's Overall Dividend Rating is 76.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NVO Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in NVO's Outstanding Shares?

Novo Nordisk's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.29% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -58.4%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has NVO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 20, 2023 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 5,060,000,000 0%
1986 5,080,000,000 +0.4%
1987 5,100,000,000 +0.39%
1988 5,100,000,000 0%
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 4,447,851,000 -0.28%
2026 4,448,700,000 +0.02%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-06-12 14:14 UTC