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AZN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

AZN has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 1.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.71%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.54
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.48%
Dividend Rating 39.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.46%
Payout Ratio 35.9%
Payouts last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 27.70%

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: 36.6%
Total Return 5y: 102.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 440 M 9.40% 11.5%
PFE 146,691 M 8.59% 7.34%
PRGO 1,800 M 8.68% 3.10%
SAN 118,195 M 4.77% 6.19%
GS71 96,747 M 3.97% 7.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 22,551 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 52,588 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 921,118 M 15.1% 96.1%
SIGA 440 M 15.5% 98.8%
MRK 247,306 M 5.91% 93.7%

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MRK
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JNJ
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NVS
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SNY
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AZN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-08 Semiannual 0.505 -51% 0.69%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-24 Semiannual 1.03 106% 1.39%
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% 1.91%
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 0.95 115.9% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-10 Semiannual 0.44 -52.7% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-19 Semiannual 0.93 111.4% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-11 Semiannual 0.44 -52.7% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-20 Semiannual 0.93 111.4% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-12 Semiannual 0.44 -52.7% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-21 Semiannual 0.93 111.4% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-14 Semiannual 0.44 -76.6% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-23 Semiannual 1.88 108.9% 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 -45.7% N/A
2003-02-19 2003-02-21 2003-04-07 Semiannual 0.47 104.3% N/A
2002-08-21 2002-08-23 2002-10-07 Semiannual 0.23 -51.1% N/A
2002-02-20 2002-02-22 2002-04-08 Semiannual 0.47 104.3% N/A
2001-08-22 2001-08-24 2001-10-05 Semiannual 0.23 -51.1% N/A
2001-02-21 2001-02-23 2001-04-09 Semiannual 0.47 0% N/A

AZN Dividend FAQ

AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ:AZN) is a global biopharmaceutical firm headquartered in Cambridge, UK, that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes prescription medicines across oncology, cardiovascular-renal-metabolism, respiratory-immunology, vaccines, and rare-disease therapeutic areas. Its product roster includes blockbuster oncology agents such as Tagrisso and Imfinzi, metabolic drugs like Farxiga, and respiratory treatments such as Symbicort, sold through a network of distributors and local offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, and Asia. The company has strategic partnerships with Tempus (oncology AI), IonQ (quantum-accelerated chemistry), CSPC (oral candidate discovery), and Revna Biosciences (lung-cancer therapy).

What is the Dividend Yield of AZN?

As of December 2025, AZN`s dividend yield is 1.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.54 USD by the current share price of 89.86.

Does AZN pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, AZN paid a dividend of 1.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-08 and the payout was 0.505 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 2025-08-08.

AZN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AZN for the next 4 payments are between 0.792 (+56.8%) and 0.87 (+72.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will AZN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.505 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-08. 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 1.48% per year.
Weak growth: AZN's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AZN?

AZN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.46%. If you bought AZN's shares at 44.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AZN?

AZN Payout Consistency is 92.5%. 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.
Very consistent: AstraZeneca has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AZN have a good Dividend Yield?

AZN`s 1.71% 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 35.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AZN?

AZN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 39.21%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AZN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AZN`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

AstraZeneca`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.00% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 0.0%),

Has AstraZeneca ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-07-27 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
1993 2,092,307,700
1994 1,575,454,500 -24.7%
1995 1,890,877,200 +20.02%
1996 1,884,800,000 -0.32%
1997 1,886,076,000 +0.07%
1998 1,867,200,000 -1%
1999 3,585,185,200 +92.01%
2000 3,532,000,000 -1.48%
2001 3,514,000,000 -0.51%
2002 3,434,000,000 -2.28%
2003 3,376,000,000 -1.69%
2004 3,338,000,000 -1.13%
2005 3,158,000,000 -5.39%
2006 3,054,000,000 -3.29%
2007 2,914,000,000 -4.58%
2008 2,894,000,000 -0.69%
2009 2,898,000,000 +0.14%
2010 2,874,000,000 -0.83%
2011 2,634,000,000 -8.35%
2012 2,496,000,000 -5.24%
2013 2,512,000,000 +0.64%
2014 2,530,000,000 +0.72%
2015 2,530,000,000
2016 2,532,000,000 +0.08%
2017 2,534,000,000 +0.08%
2018 2,534,000,000
2019 2,624,000,000 +3.55%
2020 2,626,000,000 +0.08%
2021 1,547,000,000 -41.09%
2022 3,118,000,000 +101.55%
2023 3,122,000,000 +0.13%
2024 3,124,000,000 +0.06%
2025 3,122,000,000 -0.06%

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.

Last update: 2025-12-18 04:36