AZN Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

AZN has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.08%
Payout Ratio 35.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.33%
Consistency Lifetime 96.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.40%
Payout FCF 44.6%
Streak Years 33
Dividend Rating 47.54%

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.
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
Total Return 12m: 47%
Total Return 5y: 109.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 473 M 10.4% 10.9%
PFE 143,792 M 7.07% 7.26%
GS71 98,143 M 4.19% 6.84%
SAN 116,026 M 4.30% 6.03%
SNY 117,190 M 4.43% 5.62%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZTS 55,695 M 18.9% 100%
VIRP 3,499 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 972,826 M 15.3% 99.5%
BMY 113,717 M 14.0% 92.6%
MRK 64,599 M 12.0% 91.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals

BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
 6.08% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.70% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 3.02% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.68% Yield
ZEG
AstraZeneca
 2.08% Yield

AZN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

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 January 2026, AZN`s dividend yield is 2.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.54 USD by the current share price of 94.65.

Does AZN pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, 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 2026?

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 2.33% 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 3.40%. If you bought AZN's shares at 45.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AZN?

AZN Payout Consistency is 96.5%. 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 2.08% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value 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 47.54%. 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?

AstraZeneca's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

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 Jul 27, 2015 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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.
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: 2026-01-07 02:38