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NVO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

NVO has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 1.68 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.49%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.68
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.34%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.09%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.55%
Payout Ratio 6.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 67.27%

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: -57.8% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 86.2% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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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 609 M 8.43% 11.8%
PFE 146,346 M 6.91% 6.04%
GS71 78,107 M 5.08% 6.43%
MRK 215,009 M 4.62% 5.76%
BMY 95,421 M 5.03% 4.77%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
RDY 11,906 M 54.2% 92.2%
RPRX 20,948 M 22.9% 100%
ZTS 68,299 M 16.7% 100%
LLY 636,323 M 11.9% 99.5%
HLUN-B 5,840 M 9.86% 100%

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MRK
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NVS
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NOVN
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NVO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-08-26 Semiannual 0.5843 -46.8% 1.07%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-08 Semiannual 1.099 112.6% 1.62%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-26 Semiannual 0.5169 -44.4% 0.38%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-02 Semiannual 0.9293 112.1% 0.72%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-08-29 Semiannual 0.4382 -25.8% 0.24%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-04-04 Semiannual 0.5903 104.3% 0.39%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-23 Semiannual 0.2889 -43.5% 0.27%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-04-05 Semiannual 0.5112 85.8% 0.48%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-08-25 Semiannual 0.2751 -42% 0.27%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-07 Semiannual 0.4745 83.3% 0.71%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-25 Semiannual 0.2589 -33.8% N/A
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-04-07 Semiannual 0.3913 74.1% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-08-27 Semiannual 0.2247 -42.2% N/A
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-02 Semiannual 0.3885 68.1% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-08-28 Semiannual 0.2312 -31% N/A
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-03 Semiannual 0.335 41.4% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-08-29 Annual 0.2369 -29.3% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-04 Annual 0.3352 47.8% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-23 Annual 0.2267 -52.7% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-30 Annual 0.4791 26.1% N/A
2015-03-19 2015-03-23 2015-03-31 Annual 0.38 -8.5% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-04-02 Annual 0.4152 33.8% N/A
2013-03-21 2013-03-25 2013-04-02 Annual 0.3102 23.6% N/A
2012-03-22 2012-03-26 2012-04-03 Annual 0.251 33.1% N/A
2011-03-24 2011-03-28 2011-04-05 Annual 0.1886 38.8% N/A
2010-03-25 2010-03-29 2010-04-07 Annual 0.1359 25.2% N/A
2009-03-19 2009-03-23 2009-03-31 Annual 0.1086 15.2% N/A
2008-03-13 2008-03-17 2008-03-25 Annual 0.0942 52.2% N/A
2007-03-08 2007-03-12 2007-03-20 Annual 0.0619 28.9% N/A
2006-03-09 2006-03-13 2006-03-21 Annual 0.048 12.1% N/A
2005-03-10 2005-03-14 2005-03-22 Annual 0.0429 18.5% N/A
2004-03-17 2004-03-19 2004-03-29 Annual 0.0362 38.4% N/A
2003-03-26 2003-03-28 2003-04-07 Annual 0.0261 32.2% N/A
2002-03-13 2002-03-15 2002-03-25 Annual 0.0198 25.3% N/A
2001-03-21 2001-03-23 2001-04-02 Annual 0.0158 67.9% N/A
2000-11-17 0.0094 -24.6% N/A
2000-03-24 2000-03-28 2000-04-06 Annual 0.0125 11.7% N/A
1999-03-25 1999-03-29 1999-04-06 Annual 0.0112 82.8% N/A
1998-03-27 1998-03-31 1998-04-08 Annual 0.0061 7.4% N/A
1997-04-25 1997-04-29 1997-05-07 Annual 0.0057 33.6% N/A
1996-05-01 1996-05-03 1996-05-14 Annual 0.0043 18.1% N/A
1996-04-24 0.0036 -7% N/A
1995-04-24 1995-04-28 1995-05-16 Annual 0.0039 46.6% N/A
1994-04-26 1994-05-02 1994-05-18 Annual 0.0026 -5.7% N/A
1994-04-22 0.0028 0.7% N/A
1993-04-22 1993-04-28 1993-05-13 Annual 0.0028 3.7% N/A
1992-04-28 1992-05-04 1992-05-20 Annual 0.0027 -10.7% N/A
1991-04-19 1991-04-25 1991-05-10 Annual 0.003 -3.8% N/A
1990-04-23 1990-04-27 1990-05-15 Annual 0.0031 34.5% N/A
1989-04-21 1989-04-27 1989-05-12 Annual 0.0023 0% N/A

NVO 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 pharmaceuticals and medical devices, such as insulin pens, growth hormone pens, and injection needles, as well as smart solutions for diabetes treatment.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVO?

As of August 2025, NVO`s dividend yield is 2.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.68 USD by the current share price of 56.46.

Does NVO pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, NVO paid a dividend of 1.68 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-18 and the payout was 0.58432 USD.

How often does NVO pay dividends?

NVO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, NVO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-18.

Will NVO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.58432 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Novo Nordisk (NVO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NVO?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of NVO?

NVO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.3% per year.
Strong growth: NVO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NVO?

NVO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.55%. If you bought NVO's shares at 30.32 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NVO?

NVO Payout Consistency is 95.5%. 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: Novo Nordisk has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NVO have a good Dividend Yield?

NVO`s 2.49% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO is 6.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVO?

NVO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NVO Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Novo Nordisk`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.74% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Novo Nordisk ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2023-09-20 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 3,160,000,000 -38.04%
1991 3,160,000,000
1992 3,790,909,100 +19.97%
1993 3,868,750,000 +2.05%
1994 3,705,882,400 -4.21%
1995 3,809,523,800 +2.8%
1996 3,636,363,600 -4.55%
1997 3,708,333,300 +1.98%
1998 3,800,000,000 +2.47%
1999 3,500,000,000 -7.89%
2000 3,551,724,100 +1.48%
2001 3,464,166,500 -2.47%
2002 3,462,639,900 -0.04%
2003 3,426,000,000 -1.06%
2004 3,393,000,000 -0.96%
2005 3,269,000,000 -3.65%
2006 3,201,120,900 -2.08%
2007 3,159,762,300 -1.29%
2008 3,078,150,800 -2.58%
2009 5,964,000,000 +93.75%
2010 5,776,000,000 -3.15%
2011 5,635,000,000 -2.44%
2012 5,460,000,000 -3.11%
2013 5,334,755,200 -2.29%
2014 5,216,400,000 -2.22%
2015 5,119,400,000 -1.86%
2016 5,034,200,000 -1.66%
2017 4,914,395,600 -2.38%
2018 4,822,393,800 -1.87%
2019 4,726,600,000 -1.99%
2020 4,652,498,100 -1.57%
2021 4,581,200,000 -1.53%
2022 4,522,800,000 -1.27%
2023 4,477,400,000 -1%
2024 4,460,500,000 -0.38%
2025 4,446,812,000 -0.31%

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: 2025-08-23 02:47