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NVO Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

NVO's dividend history, current yield (1.8%), dividend growth rate (17.3%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Pharmaceuticals).

Yield 12m 1.76%

Dividends per Share 12m 1.61

Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.29%

Overall Dividend Rating 63.26%

Yield on Cost 5y 5.35%

Payout Ratio 11.2%

Payout Frequency 12m 2

Payout Consistency 93.9%

Total Return 12m: -42.86%

Total Return 5y: 165.07%

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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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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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NVO 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
2025-03-31	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%	N/A
2019-08-16	2019-08-19	2019-08-27	Semiannual	0.2245	-43.1%	N/A
2019-03-22	2019-03-25	2019-04-02	Semiannual	0.3945	69%	N/A
2018-08-17	2018-08-20	2018-08-28	Semiannual	0.2335	-30.3%	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	0.237	-28.5%	N/A
2017-03-23	2017-03-27	2017-04-04	Annual	0.3315	48.3%	N/A
2016-08-11	2016-08-15	2016-08-23	Annual	0.2235	-53.6%	N/A
2016-03-18	2016-03-22	2016-03-30	Annual	0.482	26.8%	N/A
2015-03-19	2015-03-23	2015-03-31	Annual	0.38	-8.4%	N/A
2014-03-21	2014-03-25	2014-04-02	Annual	0.415	30.3%	N/A
2013-03-21	2013-03-25	2013-04-02	Annual	0.3184	27.5%	N/A
2012-03-22	2012-03-26	2012-04-03	Annual	0.2497	37.3%	N/A
2011-03-24	2011-03-28	2011-04-05	Annual	0.1818	29.2%	N/A
2010-03-25	2010-03-29	2010-04-07	Annual	0.1407	36.1%	N/A
2009-03-19	2009-03-23	2009-03-31	Annual	0.1034	17%	N/A
2008-03-13	2008-03-17	2008-03-25	Annual	0.0884	45.2%	N/A
2007-03-08	2007-03-12	2007-03-20	Annual	0.0609	26.1%	N/A
2006-03-09	2006-03-13	2006-03-21	Annual	0.0483	15%	N/A
2005-03-10	2005-03-14	2005-03-22	Annual	0.042	12.8%	N/A
2004-03-17	2004-03-19	2004-03-29	Annual	0.0373	42.4%	N/A
2003-03-26	2003-03-28	2003-04-07	Annual	0.0262	41.7%	N/A
2002-03-13	2002-03-15	2002-03-25	Annual	0.0185	16%	N/A
2001-03-21	2001-03-23	2001-04-02	Annual	0.0159	69.1%	N/A
2000-11-17				0.0094	-19.7%	N/A
2000-03-24	2000-03-28	2000-04-06	Annual	0.0117	42.7%	N/A
1999-03-25	1999-03-29	1999-04-06	Annual	0.0082	2%	N/A
1998-03-27	1998-03-31	1998-04-08	Annual	0.008	43.1%	N/A
1997-04-25	1997-04-29	1997-05-07	Annual	0.0056	30.7%	N/A
1996-05-01	1996-05-03	1996-05-14	Annual	0.0043	0%	N/A

NVO Dividend FAQ

Does NVO pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, NVO paid a dividend of 1.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31 and the payout was 1.099 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVO?

As of June 2025, NVO`s dividend yield is 1.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.61 USD by the current share price of 79.83.

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: NVO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NVO?

NVO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.35%. If you bought NVO's shares at 30.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.61 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.35% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NVO?

NVO Payout Consistency is 93.9%. 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 1.76% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

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 63.26%. 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?

Novo Nordisk`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.60% 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	4,446,400,000	-0.32%

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.