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AZN Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

AZN's dividend history, current yield (2.1%), dividend growth rate (1.2%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Pharmaceuticals).

Yield 12m 2.07%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.53
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.19%
Overall Dividend Rating 46.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.26%
Payout Ratio 44.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 96.4%
Total Return 12m: -4.53%
Total Return 5y: 58.57%
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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.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SIGA 427 M 9.72% 14.3%
PFE 132,981 M 6.76% 6.75%
OGN 2,620 M 6.74% 3.15%
GS71 83,975 M 4.91% 6.10%
BMY 98,518 M 4.83% 5.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
RDY 13,255 M 54.2% 93.0%
RPRX 18,700 M 22.9% 100%
ZTS 75,160 M 16.7% 100%
LLY 687,522 M 11.9% 99.5%
NVO 324,300 M 17.3% 93.9%

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SAN
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AZN Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.8%
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 -53.2% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-23 Semiannual 0.94 108.9% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-15 Semiannual 0.45 -52.6% N/A
2014-02-19 2014-02-21 2014-03-24 Semiannual 0.95 111.1% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-16 Semiannual 0.45 -52.6% N/A
2013-02-13 2013-02-15 2013-03-18 Semiannual 0.95 111.1% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-10 Semiannual 0.45 -53.8% N/A
2012-02-15 2012-02-17 2012-03-19 Semiannual 0.975 129.4% N/A
2011-08-04 2011-08-08 2011-09-12 Semiannual 0.425 -54.1% N/A
2011-02-02 2011-02-04 2011-03-14 Semiannual 0.925 164.3% N/A
2010-08-04 2010-08-06 2010-09-13 Semiannual 0.35 -59.1% N/A
2010-02-03 2010-02-05 2010-03-15 Semiannual 0.855 189.8% N/A
2009-08-05 2009-08-07 2009-09-14 Semiannual 0.295 -60.7% N/A
2009-02-04 2009-02-06 2009-03-16 Semiannual 0.75 172.7% N/A
2008-08-06 2008-08-08 2008-09-15 Semiannual 0.275 -59.3% N/A
2008-02-07 2008-02-11 2008-03-17 Semiannual 0.675 159.6% N/A
2007-08-08 2007-08-10 2007-09-17 Semiannual 0.26 -57.7% N/A
2007-02-07 2007-02-09 2007-03-19 Semiannual 0.615 151% N/A
2006-08-09 2006-08-11 2006-09-18 Semiannual 0.245 -46.7% N/A
2006-02-08 2006-02-10 2006-03-20 Semiannual 0.46 142.1% N/A
2005-08-10 2005-08-12 2005-09-19 Semiannual 0.19 0% N/A

AZN Dividend FAQ

Does AZN pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, AZN paid a dividend of 1.53 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-21 and the payout was 1.03 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of AZN?

As of June 2025, AZN`s dividend yield is 2.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.53 USD by the current share price of 74.42.

How often does AZN pay dividends?

AZN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), AZN has issued 2 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AZN?

The next ex-dividend date for AstraZeneca (AZN) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of AZN?

AZN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.19% 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 3.26%. If you bought AZN's shares at 46.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.53 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.26% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AZN?

AZN Payout Consistency is 96.4%. 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 2.07% 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 44.7%. 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 46.75%. 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 increased by approximately 32.19% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

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 6,248,000,000 +100.13%
2025 6,244,000,000 -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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.