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NOVO-B Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

NOVO-B has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 11.65 DKK per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.53%
Dividends per Share 12m 11.65
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 18.15%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.91%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.07%
Payout Ratio 46.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 71.67%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -59.4% (S&P 500: 17.5%)
Total Return 5y: 89.5% (S&P 500: 102.1%)

Top Dividend Payers in Biotechnology

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ORKA 576 M 137% 53.8%
ABBV 361,579 M 3.27% 8.37%
JBIO 280 M 5.72% 0.31%
GILD 147,681 M 2.84% 5.77%
NOVO-B 239,120 M 2.53% 6.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
BIOG-B 1,002 M 20.4% 95.9%
GRFS 9,179 M 50.6% 60.7%
NOVO-B 239,120 M 18.2% 88.5%
SECARE 650 M 10.4% 100%
AMGN 156,281 M 7.06% 100%

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AMGN
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VOX
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GILD
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NOVO-B Dividend History: Last 22 Payments (DKK) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-19 Interim 3.75 -52.5% 1.16%
2025-03-28 2025-04-01 Final 7.9 125.7% 1.65%
2024-08-15 2024-08-19 Interim 3.5 -45.3% 0.38%
2024-03-22 2024-03-26 Final 6.4 113.3% 0.72%
2023-08-18 2023-08-22 Interim 3 -26.4% 0.24%
2023-03-24 2023-03-28 Final 4.075 18.1% 0.4%
2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Final 3.45 97.1% 0.48%
2021-08-16 2021-08-18 Interim 1.75 -40.2% 0.27%
2021-03-26 2021-03-30 Final 2.925 80% 0.69%
2020-08-14 2020-08-18 Interim 1.625 -39.3% N/A
2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Final 2.675 78.3% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-20 Interim 1.5 -41.7% N/A
2019-03-22 2019-03-26 Final 2.575 71.7% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-28 Interim 1.5 -38.1% N/A
2018-03-23 2018-03-27 Final 2.425 61.7% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 Interim 1.5 -34.8% N/A
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 Final 2.3 53.3% N/A
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 Interim 1.5 -53.1% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 Final 3.2 28% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-25 Final 2.5 11.1% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-26 Final 2.25 5624900% N/A
2013-03-21 2013-03-26 Final 0 0% N/A

NOVO-B Dividend FAQ

Novo Nordisk A/S is a leading pharmaceutical company with a strong presence in the global market, operating in two main segments: Diabetes and Obesity Care, and Rare Disease. The companys product portfolio includes a range of diabetes and obesity treatments, as well as therapies for rare blood disorders and endocrine disorders.

What is the Dividend Yield of NOVO-B?

As of August 2025, NOVO-B`s dividend yield is 2.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 11.7 DKK by the current share price of 345.60.

Does NOVO-B pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, NOVO-B paid a dividend of 11.65 DKK in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 3.75 DKK.

How often does NOVO-B pay dividends?

NOVO-B pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, NOVO-B has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will NOVO-B pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.75 DKK with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Novo Nordisk (NOVO-B) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NOVO-B?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Novo Nordisk (NOVO-B) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NOVO-B?

NOVO-B's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 18.2% per year.
Strong growth: NOVO-B's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NOVO-B?

NOVO-B's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.07%. If you bought NOVO-B's shares at 192.00 DKK five years ago, your current annual dividend income (11.7 DKK per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NOVO-B?

NOVO-B Payout Consistency is 88.5%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Novo Nordisk has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NOVO-B have a good Dividend Yield?

NOVO-B`s 2.53% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NOVO-B?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NOVO-B is 46.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NOVO-B?

NOVO-B`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NOVO-B Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NOVO-B`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Novo Nordisk`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.08% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Novo Nordisk ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 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 Annual Growth Rate
1985 5,060,000,000
1986 5,080,000,000 +0.4%
1987 5,100,000,000 +0.39%
1988 5,100,000,000
1989 5,100,000,000
1990 6,320,000,000 +23.92%
1991 6,320,000,000
1992 7,581,818,200 +19.97%
1993 7,737,500,000 +2.05%
1994 7,411,764,700 -4.21%
1995 7,619,047,600 +2.8%
1996 7,272,727,300 -4.55%
1997 7,416,666,700 +1.98%
1998 7,600,000,000 +2.47%
1999 7,000,000,000 -7.89%
2000 7,103,448,300 +1.48%
2001 6,928,333,100 -2.47%
2002 6,925,279,900 -0.04%
2003 6,852,000,000 -1.06%
2004 6,786,000,000 -0.96%
2005 6,538,000,000 -3.65%
2006 6,402,241,700 -2.08%
2007 6,319,524,700 -1.29%
2008 6,156,301,500 -2.58%
2009 5,964,000,000 -3.12%
2010 5,776,000,000 -3.15%
2011 5,635,000,000 -2.44%
2012 5,446,000,000 -3.35%
2013 5,335,000,000 -2.04%
2014 5,227,800,000 -2.01%
2015 5,131,800,000 -1.84%
2016 5,034,200,000 -1.9%
2017 4,931,200,000 -2.05%
2018 4,828,200,000 -2.09%
2019 4,737,600,000 -1.88%
2020 4,658,000,000 -1.68%
2021 4,583,800,000 -1.59%
2022 4,537,000,000 -1.02%
2023 4,458,287,900 -1.73%
2024 4,460,500,000 +0.05%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.