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Yield 12m 1.88%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.61
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 17.29%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.77%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.49%
Payout Ratio 11.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 93.9%
Total Return 12m: -50.58%
#148 in Group
Total Return 5y: 119.24%
#16 in Group
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(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
SIGA 402m 10.0% 14.4%
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RDY 11,619m 4.04% 6.82%
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(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
RDY 11,619m 54.2% 93.0%
RPRX 19,153m 22.9% 100%
ZTS 72,088m 16.7% 100%
LLY 669,765m 11.9% 99.5%
NVO 295,196m 17.3% 93.9%

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NVO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-08 Semiannual 1.099 114.2% 1.62%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-26 Semiannual 0.513 -44.8% 0.38%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-02 Semiannual 0.93 110.4% 0.72%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-08-29 Semiannual 0.442 -25.7% 0.24%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-04-04 Semiannual 0.5945 103.6% 0.4%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-23 Semiannual 0.292 -43.6% 0.27%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-04-05 Semiannual 0.518 86% 0.48%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-08-25 Semiannual 0.2785 -41.3% 0.27%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-07 Semiannual 0.4745 83.2% 0.71%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-25 Semiannual 0.259 -33.8% 0.39%
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-04-07 Semiannual 0.3913 74.3%
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-08-27 Semiannual 0.2245 -43.1%
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-02 Semiannual 0.3945 69%
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-08-28 Semiannual 0.2335 -30.3%
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-03 Semiannual 0.335 41.4%
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-08-29 Annual 0.237 -28.5%
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-04 Annual 0.3315 48.3%
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-23 Annual 0.2235 -53.6%
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-30 Annual 0.482 26.8%
2015-03-19 2015-03-23 2015-03-31 Annual 0.38 -8.4%
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-04-02 Annual 0.415 30.3%
2013-03-21 2013-03-25 2013-04-02 Annual 0.3184 27.5%
2012-03-22 2012-03-26 2012-04-03 Annual 0.2497 37.3%
2011-03-24 2011-03-28 2011-04-05 Annual 0.1818 29.2%
2010-03-25 2010-03-29 2010-04-07 Annual 0.1407 36.1%
2009-03-19 2009-03-23 2009-03-31 Annual 0.1034 17%
2008-03-13 2008-03-17 2008-03-25 Annual 0.0884 45.2%
2007-03-08 2007-03-12 2007-03-20 Annual 0.0609 26.1%
2006-03-09 2006-03-13 2006-03-21 Annual 0.0483 15%
2005-03-10 2005-03-14 2005-03-22 Annual 0.042 12.8%
2004-03-17 2004-03-19 2004-03-29 Annual 0.0373 42.4%
2003-03-26 2003-03-28 2003-04-07 Annual 0.0262 41.7%
2002-03-13 2002-03-15 2002-03-25 Annual 0.0185 16%
2001-03-21 2001-03-23 2001-04-02 Annual 0.0159 69.1%
2000-11-17 0.0094 -19.7%
2000-03-24 2000-03-28 2000-04-06 Annual 0.0117 42.7%
1999-03-25 1999-03-29 1999-04-06 Annual 0.0082 2%
1998-03-27 1998-03-31 1998-04-08 Annual 0.008 43.1%
1997-04-25 1997-04-29 1997-05-07 Annual 0.0056 30.7%
1996-05-01 1996-05-03 1996-05-14 Annual 0.0043

NVO Dividend FAQ

Does NVO pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, NVO paid a dividend of 1.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVO?

As of May 2025, NVO`s dividend yield is 1.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.61 USD by the current share price of 64.41.

How often does NVO pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NVO?

The next ex-dividend date for Novo Nordisk (NVO) is unknown.

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: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NVO?

NVO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.49%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Novo Nordisk five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.61) divided by the purchase price five years ago (29.38):

What is the Payout Consistency of NVO?

NVO Payout Consistency is 93.9%.
Highly consistent: Novo Nordisk has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NVO have a good Dividend Yield?

NVO`s 1.88% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVO is 11.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVO?

NVO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.77%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

NVO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NVO`s Outstanding Shares?

Novo Nordisk`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.60% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Novo Nordisk ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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 4,446,400,000 -0.32%