NVS Dividend History - Novartis

Track the latest NVS dividend history: 3.59% Dividend Yield, 4.42% Annual Growth - Explore NVS's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 3.59%
Cash Amount 12m 3.87
Dividend Growth 5y avg 4.42%
Dividend Rating 60.87%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.12%
Payout Ratio 49.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 96.4%
Total Return 12m: 20.57%
#36 in Group
Total Return 5y: 77.93%
#35 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 in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
NVS 221,645m 3.59% 6.12%
PFE 148,535m 6.53% 6.81%
OGN 3,794m 7.04% 4.09%
RDY 11,573m 4.18% 8.34%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
NVS 221,645m 4.42% 60.9%
FAGR 1,502m 30.3% 56.6%
COPN 1,025m 25.8% 51.1%
RPRX 19,314m 22.9% 67.9%

NVS Dividend History - Last 26 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 Annual 3.8695 2.5% 3.54%
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%
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

Does NVS pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, NVS paid a dividend of 3.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-12.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVS?

As of March 2025, NVS`s dividend yield is 3.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.87M USD by the current share price of 112.57.

How often does NVS pay dividends?

NVS pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NVS has issued 1 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NVS?

The next ex-dividend date for Novartis (NVS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of NVS?

NVS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.42M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NVS?

NVS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.12M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Novartis five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.87M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (63.27):

What is the Payout Consistency of NVS?

NVS Payout Consistency is 96.4%.
Highly consistent: Novartis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NVS have a good Dividend Yield?

NVS`s 3.59% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS is 49.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVS?

NVS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.87%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: NVS Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of NVS`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Novartis are shrinking at a rate of -2.56% 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 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 Growth Rate
2000 2,654,545,500
2001 2,557,243,300 -3.67%
2002 2,528,000,000 -1.14%
2003 2,478,000,000 -1.98%
2004 2,440,700,000 -1.51%
2005 2,344,000,000 -3.96%
2006 2,347,500,000 +0.15%
2007 2,312,100,000 -1.51%
2008 2,264,200,000 -2.07%
2009 2,268,200,000 +0.18%
2010 2,288,100,000 +0.88%
2011 2,424,000,000 +5.94%
2012 2,450,800,000 +1.11%
2013 2,469,000,000 +0.74%
2014 2,449,000,000 -0.81%
2015 2,418,000,000 -1.27%
2016 2,395,000,000 -0.95%
2017 2,348,000,000 -1.96%
2018 2,315,000,000 -1.41%
2019 2,292,000,000 -0.99%
2020 2,282,000,000 -0.44%
2021 2,253,000,000 -1.27%
2022 2,150,000,000 -4.57%
2023 2,065,000,000 -3.95%
2024 2,004,000,000 -2.95%