NVS Dividend History - Novartis AG ADR

Track the latest NVS dividend history! 3.87% Dividend Yield, 4.42% Annual Growth - Explore NVS's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 3.87%
Cash Amount 12m 3.78
Dividend Growth 5y avg 4.42%
Dividend Rating 62.91%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.14%
Payout Ratio current 51.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 96.4%
Total Return 12m: -4.65%
#88 in Group
Total Return 5y: 32.76%
#33 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
NVS 199,169m 3.87% 5.14%
SIGA 504m 9.48% 15.0%
PFE 143,772m 7.94% 7.10%
RDY 13,299m 6.21% 14.0%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
NVS 199,169m 4.42% 62.9%
FAGR 1,252m 30.3% 57.1%
COPN 1,136m 25.8% 48.1%
RPRX 15,048m 22.9% 70.0%

NVS Dividend History - Last 25 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-19 Annual 3.777 8.9% 3.76%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-20 Annual 3.469 3.3% 4.54%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-17 Annual 3.357 -0.6% 4.47%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Annual 3.378 11% 4.22%
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-12 Annual 3.042 18.5% 3.75%
2019-03-04 2019-03-05 2019-03-13 Annual 2.5672 -3.8%
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-04-25 Annual 2.6676 8.4%
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-04-20 Annual 2.4606 -0.6%
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-04-15 Annual 2.4749 -2%
2015-03-02 2015-03-04 2015-04-20 Annual 2.5242 3.6%
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-04-10 Annual 2.4364 7.5%
2013-02-26 2013-02-28 2013-04-05 Annual 2.267 2.8%
2012-02-27 2012-02-29 2012-04-05 Annual 2.2043 4.5%
2011-02-24 2011-02-28 2011-04-08 Annual 2.1084 18.4%
2010-03-02 2010-03-04 2010-04-13 Annual 1.7805 15.5%
2009-02-24 2009-02-26 2009-04-06 Annual 1.5412 16.8%
2008-02-26 2008-02-28 2008-04-11 Annual 1.319 36.2%
2007-03-06 2007-03-08 2007-04-10 Annual 0.9686 20.9%
2006-02-28 2006-03-02 2006-04-03 Annual 0.8011 -7.2%
2005-03-01 2005-03-03 2005-04-06 Annual 0.8635 19.6%
2004-02-24 2004-02-26 2004-03-30 Annual 0.7222 15.1%
2003-03-04 2003-03-06 2003-04-07 Annual 0.6272 34.1%
2002-03-21 2002-03-25 2002-04-22 Annual 0.4677 4%
2001-03-22 2001-03-26 2001-04-20 Annual 0.4498 -53.4%
2000-11-14 0.966

NVS Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of NVS?

As of January 2025 NVS`s Dividend Yield is 3.87%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 3.78 USD by the current stock price of 97.64.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of NVS?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was 4.42% per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been growing over time. It is a good sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been growing faster than the inflation rate.

How often does NVS pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) NVS paid 1 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of NVS?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is 5.14%. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Novartis AG ADR five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months (3.78) divided by the price 5 years ago (73.55).

What is the Payout Consistency of NVS?

NVS has a Payout Consistency of 96.4%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVS?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 62.91 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does NVS have a good Dividend Yield?

NVS`s 3.87% Dividend Yield is considered as: moderate.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for NVS?

The next Dividend Date for NVS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS is 51.3%. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: NVS Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of NVS`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Novartis AG ADR are shrinking at a rate of -2.34% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Novartis AG ADR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2019-04-09 with a factor of 1116:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.12.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2000 2654545500
2001 2557243300 -3.67%
2002 2528000000 -1.14%
2003 2478000000 -1.98%
2004 2440700000 -1.51%
2005 2344000000 -3.96%
2006 2347500000 +0.15%
2007 2312100000 -1.51%
2008 2264200000 -2.07%
2009 2268200000 +0.18%
2010 2288100000 +0.88%
2011 2424000000 +5.94%
2012 2450800000 +1.11%
2013 2469000000 +0.74%
2014 2449000000 -0.81%
2015 2418000000 -1.27%
2016 2395000000 -0.95%
2017 2348000000 -1.96%
2018 2315000000 -1.41%
2019 2292000000 -0.99%
2020 2282000000 -0.44%
2021 2253000000 -1.27%
2022 2150000000 -4.57%
2023 2065000000 -3.95%
2024 2027000000 -1.84%