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NVO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

NVO has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 1.68 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.35%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.68
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.54%
Overall Dividend Rating 40.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.34%
Payout Ratio 7.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y -5.45%

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: -52.5% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 59.1% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 440 M 9.29% 11.6%
PRGO 1,800 M 8.83% 2.98%
PFE 146,123 M 6.65% 5.60%
SAN 117,833 M 4.70% 6.13%
SNY 121,924 M 4.54% 5.78%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 22,551 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 56,395 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 905,699 M 15.1% 96.1%
SIGA 440 M 15.5% 98.8%
MRK 252,001 M 5.91% 93.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare NVO Dividends with its Peer-Group

SIGA
SIGA Technologies
 9.29% Yield
SAN
Sanofi
 4.70% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.23% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 2.43% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.01% Yield
SNY
Sanofi
 4.54% Yield

NVO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 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 1.099 114.2% 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 5.2% 0.72%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-08-29 Semiannual 0.884 -25.7% 0.48%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-04-04 Semiannual 1.189 103.6% 0.79%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-23 Semiannual 0.584 -43.6% 0.54%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-04-05 Semiannual 1.036 86% 0.96%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-08-25 Semiannual 0.557 -41.3% 0.54%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-07 Semiannual 0.949 83.2% 1.42%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-25 Semiannual 0.518 -34.2% N/A
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-04-07 Semiannual 0.787 75.3% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-08-27 Semiannual 0.449 -43.1% N/A
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-02 Semiannual 0.789 69% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-08-28 Semiannual 0.467 -30.3% N/A
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-03 Semiannual 0.67 41.4% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-08-29 Annual 0.474 -28.5% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-04 Annual 0.663 48.3% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-23 Annual 0.447 -53.6% N/A
2016-03-18 2016-03-22 2016-03-30 Annual 0.964 26.8% N/A
2015-03-19 2015-03-23 2015-03-31 Annual 0.76 -8.4% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-04-02 Annual 0.83 -73.9% N/A
2013-03-21 2013-03-25 2013-04-02 Annual 3.184 27.5% N/A
2012-03-22 2012-03-26 2012-04-03 Annual 2.497 37.3% N/A
2011-03-24 2011-03-28 2011-04-05 Annual 1.818 29.2% N/A
2010-03-25 2010-03-29 2010-04-07 Annual 1.407 36.1% N/A
2009-03-19 2009-03-23 2009-03-31 Annual 1.034 17% N/A
2008-03-13 2008-03-17 2008-03-25 Annual 0.884 -27.4% N/A
2007-03-08 2007-03-12 2007-03-20 Annual 1.218 26.1% N/A
2006-03-09 2006-03-13 2006-03-21 Annual 0.966 15% N/A
2005-03-10 2005-03-14 2005-03-22 Annual 0.84 12.8% N/A
2004-03-17 2004-03-19 2004-03-29 Annual 0.745 42.4% N/A
2003-03-26 2003-03-28 2003-04-07 Annual 0.523 41.7% N/A
2002-03-13 2002-03-15 2002-03-25 Annual 0.369 -53.6% N/A
2001-03-21 2001-03-23 2001-04-02 Annual 0.795 69.1% N/A
2000-11-17 0.47 -19.7% N/A
2000-03-24 2000-03-28 2000-04-06 Annual 0.585 42.7% N/A
1999-03-25 1999-03-29 1999-04-06 Annual 0.41 2% N/A
1998-03-27 1998-03-31 1998-04-08 Annual 0.402 43.1% N/A
1997-04-25 1997-04-29 1997-05-07 Annual 0.281 30.7% N/A
1996-05-01 1996-05-03 1996-05-14 Annual 0.215 19.4% N/A
1996-04-24 0.18 -14.3% N/A
1995-04-24 1995-04-28 1995-05-16 Annual 0.21 50% N/A
1994-04-26 1994-05-02 1994-05-18 Annual 0.14 -74.1% N/A
1993-04-22 1993-04-28 1993-05-13 Annual 0.54 -10% N/A
1992-04-28 1992-05-04 1992-05-20 Annual 0.6 17.6% N/A
1991-04-19 1991-04-25 1991-05-10 Annual 0.51 -18.3% N/A
1990-04-23 1990-04-27 1990-05-15 Annual 0.624 34.5% N/A
1989-04-21 1989-04-27 1989-05-12 Annual 0.464 -11.1% N/A
1988-04-21 1988-04-27 1988-05-12 Annual 0.522 0% N/A

NVO Dividend FAQ

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is a Danish-based, globally active pharmaceutical group that develops, manufactures, and markets drugs across two main segments: Diabetes & Obesity Care and Rare Disease. The Diabetes & Obesity segment covers insulin, GLP-1 agonists, and emerging cardiovascular therapies, while the Rare Disease segment focuses on treatments for rare blood and endocrine disorders, plus hormone replacement products. The company also supplies delivery devices such as insulin and growth-hormone pens, and offers digital tools like smart insulin pens and the Dose Check app to improve adherence.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVO?

As of December 2025, NVO`s dividend yield is 3.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.68 USD by the current share price of 50.18.

Does NVO pay a dividend?

As of December 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.

NVO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NVO for the next 4 payments are between 0.817 (+39.8%) and 1.261 (+115.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

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 2.54% 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 5.34%. If you bought NVO's shares at 31.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.34% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NVO?

NVO Payout Consistency is 90.2%. 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 3.35% 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 7.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVO?

NVO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-11-19 02:42