NOVO-B (CO) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares

Dividends paid yearly How many Dividends are paid Year

Outstanding Shares

Outstanding Shares 10 Years Trend: the Outstanding Shares of Novo Nordisk A/S (NOVO-B) are shrinking at a rate of -1.48% per year on average over the last 10 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.00%. This correlation quantifies the strength and direction of the relationship between stock splits, issuing new shares, and share buybacks.

Growth Rate: -1.48% / Correlation: -100.00%: Investors prefer a decreasing number of outstanding shares as it can enhance EPS, increase the demand for shares and demonstrate management's commitment to shareholder value.

Stock Splits: Last Stock Split 2023-09-13 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 (Mill.) Growth
2023 2251.3 -0.76%
2022 2268.5 -1.02%
2021 2291.9 -1.59%
2020 2329 -1.68%
2019 2368.8 -1.88%
2018 2414.1 -2.09%
2017 2465.6 -2.05%
2016 2517.1 -1.9%
2015 2565.9 -1.84%
2014 2613.9 -2.01%
2013 2667.5 -2.04%
2012 2723 -3.35%
2011 2817.5 -2.44%
2010 2888 -3.15%
2009 2982 -3.12%
2008 3078.15 -2.58%
2007 3159.76 -1.29%
2006 3201.12 -2.08%
2005 3269 -3.65%
2004 3393 -0.96%
2003 3426 -1.06%
2002 3462.64 -0.04%
2001 3464.17 -2.47%
2000 3551.72 +1.48%
1999 3500 -7.89%
1998 3800 +2.47%
1997 3708.33 +1.98%
1996 3636.36 -4.55%
1995 3809.52 +2.8%
1994 3705.88 -4.21%
1993 3868.75 +2.05%
1992 3790.91 +19.97%
1991 3160
1990 3160 +23.92%
1989 2550
1988 2550
1987 2550 +0.39%
1986 2540 +0.4%
1985 2530

Dividend Yields & Ratings

Overall Dividend Rating 8.15
Dividends Paid TTM 11.15 Yield TTM 1.60%
Dividends Paid Average 5y 9.68 Yield Average 5y 1.39%
Growth Rate 5y 7.27% Yield on Cost 5y 8.82%
Payout Consistency all time 96.7% First Payout 1990-04-25
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Last 25 Dividends (Paid in DKK)

Date Period Dividend Rate Growth
2023-08-18 Interim 3 -63.2%
2023-03-24 Final 8.15 91.8%
2022-08-15 Interim 4.25 -38.4%
2022-03-25 Final 6.9 97.1%
2021-08-16 Interim 3.5 -40.2%
2021-03-26 Final 5.85 80%
2020-08-14 Interim 3.25 -39.3%
2020-03-27 Final 5.35 78.3%
2019-08-16 Interim 3 -41.7%
2019-03-22 Final 5.15 71.7%
2018-08-17 Interim 3 -38.1%
2018-03-23 Final 4.85 61.7%
2017-08-18 Interim 3 -34.8%
2017-03-24 Final 4.6 53.3%
2016-08-12 Interim 3 -53.1%
2016-03-21 Final 6.4 28%
2015-03-20 Final 5 11.1%
2014-03-21 Final 4.5 25%
2013-03-21 Final 3.6 28.6%
2012-03-22 2.8 40%
2011-03-24 Final 2 33.3%
2010-03-25 Final 1.5 25%
2009-03-19 Final 1.2 33.3%
2008-03-13 Final 0.9 28.6%
2007-03-08 Final 0.7
Dividends, a critical component of investing, offer insights into Novo Nordisk A/S financial health:

  • NOVO-B`s 1.60% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 11.15 DKK by the current stock price.
  • 8.82% Yield on Cost is a metric for long-term investors, reflecting the current dividend yield of 1.60% compared to a 5-Year old purchase price. This metric helps investors assess the income growth potential of their investments over time.
  • The 96.7% Payout Consistency of NOVO-B Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
  • The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 7.27% per year in the last 5-Years showcases NOVO-B`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
As an investor, understanding the dividend-related metrics of NOVO-B Novo Nordisk A/S is essential for building a balanced and income-generating portfolio.

The Overall Dividend Rating of 8.15 is quantified on a scale from 0 to +10.
Ratings surpassing 5 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 7.5 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes the above mentioned: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Dividend Payment and Growth Rate/CAGR over time.