NVS Dividend History - Novartis

Track the latest NVS dividend history: 3.52% Dividend Yield, 4.42% Annual Growth - Explore NVS's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 3.52%
Cash Amount 12m 3.78
Dividend Growth 5y avg 4.42%
Dividend Rating 62.27%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.44%
Payout Ratio 48.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 96.4%
Total Return 12m: 10.69%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 57.51%
#1 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 212,737m 3.52% 5.44%
AZN 228,183m 2.09% 3.68%
TUB 7,144m 0.52% 0.95%
BMY 113,296m 4.60% 4.53%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
NVS 212,737m 4.42% 62.3%
AZN 228,183m 1.19% 47.7%
BMY 113,296m 0.94% 62.8%
GSK 74,592m -5.43% 35.3%

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

Does NVS pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, NVS paid a dividend of 3.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-03-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVS?

As of February 2025, NVS`s dividend yield is 3.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.78 USD by the current share price of 109.35.

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 4.42% 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 5.44%. 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 (3.78) divided by the purchase price five years ago (69.42):

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 3.52% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS is 48.4%. 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 62.27%. 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 (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 2004000000 -2.95%