AZN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

AZN has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 2.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.76%
Payout Ratio 91.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.82%
Consistency Lifetime 93.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.02%
Payout FCF 47.0%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 46.11%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SIGA 325 M 23.67% 26.14%
SAN 114,451 M 4.30% 11.57%
NVO 164,134 M 4.70% 5.96%
GSK 113,291 M 3.93% 6.02%
NVS 297,315 M 3.06% 6.59%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ZTS 51,975 M 18.92% 100.0%
NVO 164,134 M 22.27% 96.2%
LLY 837,362 M 15.26% 99.5%
BMY 121,687 M 13.97% 92.6%
MRK 54,995 M 11.96% 83.2%
Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb
6.04% Yield MRK Merck
3.59% Yield JNJ Johnson & Johnson
2.75% Yield IPN Ipsen
1.34% Yield NVS Novartis
3.06% Yield ROVI Laboratorios Farmaceuticos
1.39% Yield
AZN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 2026-03-23 Semiannual 2.1719 +321.7% 1.05%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-08 Semiannual 0.515 -51% 0.7%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-24 Semiannual 1.05 +110% 1.42%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-09 Semiannual 0.5 -49.2% 0.62%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-25 Semiannual 0.985 +111.8% 1.56%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-11 Semiannual 0.465 -52.8% 0.65%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-27 Semiannual 0.985 +111.8% 1.46%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-12 Semiannual 0.465 -52.8% 0.71%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-28 Semiannual 0.985 +118.9% 1.71%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-13 Semiannual 0.45 -52.6% 0.79%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-29 Semiannual 0.95 +111.1% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-14 Semiannual 0.45 -52.6% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-30 Semiannual 0.95 +111.1% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-09 Semiannual 0.45 -52.6% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-27 Semiannual 0.95 +111.1% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-10 Semiannual 0.45 -52.6% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-19 Semiannual 0.95 +111.1% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-11 Semiannual 0.45 -52.6% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-20 Semiannual 0.95 +111.1% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-12 Semiannual 0.45 -56.8% N/A
2016-02-18 1.0405 +9.5% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-21 Semiannual 0.95 +90.6% N/A
2015-08-13 0.4985 +10.8% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-14 Semiannual 0.45 -79% N/A
2015-02-19 2.144 +12.8% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-23 Semiannual 1.9 +111.1% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-15 Semiannual 0.9 -52.6% N/A
2014-02-19 2014-02-21 2014-03-24 Semiannual 1.9 +111.1% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-16 Semiannual 0.9 -52.6% N/A
2013-02-13 2013-02-15 2013-03-18 Semiannual 1.9 +111.1% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-10 Semiannual 0.9 -53.8% N/A
2012-02-15 2012-02-17 2012-03-19 Semiannual 1.95 +129.4% N/A
2011-08-04 2011-08-08 2011-09-12 Semiannual 0.85 -54.1% N/A
2011-02-02 2011-02-04 2011-03-14 Semiannual 1.85 +164.3% N/A
2010-08-04 2010-08-06 2010-09-13 Semiannual 0.7 -59.1% N/A
2010-02-03 2010-02-05 2010-03-15 Semiannual 1.71 +189.8% N/A
2009-08-05 2009-08-07 2009-09-14 Semiannual 0.59 -60.7% N/A
2009-02-04 2009-02-06 2009-03-16 Semiannual 1.5 +172.7% N/A
2008-08-06 2008-08-08 2008-09-15 Semiannual 0.55 -59.3% N/A
2008-02-07 2008-02-11 2008-03-17 Semiannual 1.35 +159.6% N/A
2007-08-08 2007-08-10 2007-09-17 Semiannual 0.52 -57.7% N/A
2007-02-07 2007-02-09 2007-03-19 Semiannual 1.23 +151% N/A
2006-08-09 2006-08-11 2006-09-18 Semiannual 0.49 -46.7% N/A
2006-02-08 2006-02-10 2006-03-20 Semiannual 0.92 +142.1% N/A
2005-08-10 2005-08-12 2005-09-19 Semiannual 0.38 -41.1% N/A
2005-02-09 2005-02-11 2005-03-21 Semiannual 0.645 +118.6% N/A
2004-08-11 2004-08-13 2004-09-20 Semiannual 0.295 -45.4% N/A
2004-02-18 2004-02-20 2004-04-06 Semiannual 0.54 +111.8% N/A
2003-08-20 2003-08-22 2003-10-06 Semiannual 0.255 -51.1% N/A
2003-02-19 2003-02-21 2003-04-07 Semiannual 0.522 0% N/A

AZN Dividend FAQ

AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) is a global biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Cambridge, UK, dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing prescription medicines across oncology, cardiovascular-renal-metabolism, respiratory-immunology, vaccines, and rare diseases.

What is the Dividend Yield of AZN?

As of April 2026, AZN's dividend yield is 1.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.69 USD by the current share price of 204.27.

Does AZN pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, AZN paid a dividend of 2.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 2.17191 USD.

How often does AZN pay dividends?

AZN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, AZN has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.

AZN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AZN for the next payments are between 1.156 (-46.8%) and 2.228 (+2.6%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.66%.

Will AZN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.17191 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for AstraZeneca (AZN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AZN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AstraZeneca (AZN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AZN?

AZN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.82% per year. Strong growth: AZN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AZN?

AZN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.02%. If you bought AZN's shares at 88.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.02% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AZN?

AZN Payout Consistency is 93.8%. 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. Very consistent: AstraZeneca has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AZN have a good Dividend Yield?

AZN's 1.76% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AZN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AZN is 91.0%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of AZN?

AZN's Overall Dividend Rating is 46.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AZN Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in AZN's Outstanding Shares?

AstraZeneca's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has AZN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 2, 2026 with a ratio of 1:2. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1993 523,076,900 0%
1994 393,863,600 -24.7%
1995 472,719,300 +20.02%
1996 471,200,000 -0.32%
1997 471,519,000 +0.07%
1998 466,800,000 -1%
1999 896,296,300 +92.01%
2000 883,000,000 -1.48%
2001 878,500,000 -0.51%
2002 858,500,000 -2.28%
2003 844,000,000 -1.69%
2004 834,500,000 -1.13%
2005 789,500,000 -5.39%
2006 763,500,000 -3.29%
2007 728,500,000 -4.58%
2008 723,500,000 -0.69%
2009 724,500,000 +0.14%
2010 718,500,000 -0.83%
2011 658,500,000 -8.35%
2012 624,000,000 -5.24%
2013 628,000,000 +0.64%
2014 632,500,000 +0.72%
2015 632,500,000 0%
2016 633,000,000 +0.08%
2017 633,500,000 +0.08%
2018 633,500,000 0%
2019 656,000,000 +3.55%
2020 656,500,000 +0.08%
2021 773,500,000 +17.82%
2022 779,500,000 +0.78%
2023 780,500,000 +0.13%
2024 781,000,000 +0.06%
2025 781,000,000 0%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-09 02:40 UTC