NVS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

NVS has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 4.77 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.06%
Payout Ratio 57.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.28%
Consistency Lifetime 93.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.54%
Payout FCF 53.3%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 56.81%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
GSK 99,693 M 4.80% 5.54%
NVO 198,259 M 4.70% 5.12%
VTRS 20,234 M 4.56% 4.75%
MRK 280,103 M 3.59% 5.11%
TAK 52,482 M 3.81% 4.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ZTS 31,165 M 18.92% 100.0%
NVO 198,259 M 22.27% 96.2%
LLY 897,716 M 15.26% 99.5%
BMY 115,152 M 13.97% 92.6%
ROVI 3,514 M 25.15% 91.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals MRK Merck
3.59% Yield JNJ Johnson & Johnson
2.75% Yield IPN Ipsen
1.34% Yield
NVS Dividend History: Last 32 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 2026-03-16 Annual 4.773 +19.5% 3.06%
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-04-25 Annual 3.994 +6.8% 3.66%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-19 Annual 3.74 +7.8% 3.72%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-20 Annual 3.469 +3.3% 4.3%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-17 Annual 3.357 -0.6% 4.23%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Annual 3.378 +11% N/A
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-12 Annual 3.042 +6.2% N/A
2019-03-04 2019-03-05 2019-03-13 Annual 2.865 -3.8% N/A
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-04-25 Annual 2.977 +8.4% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-04-20 Annual 2.746 -0.6% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-04-15 Annual 2.762 -2% N/A
2015-03-02 2015-03-04 2015-04-20 Annual 2.817 +3.6% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-04-10 Annual 2.719 +7.5% N/A
2013-02-26 2013-02-28 2013-04-05 Annual 2.53 +2.8% N/A
2012-02-27 2012-02-29 2012-04-05 Annual 2.46 +4.5% N/A
2011-02-24 2011-02-28 2011-04-08 Annual 2.353 +18.4% N/A
2010-03-02 2010-03-04 2010-04-13 Annual 1.987 +15.5% N/A
2009-02-24 2009-02-26 2009-04-06 Annual 1.72 +16.8% N/A
2008-02-26 2008-02-28 2008-04-11 Annual 1.472 +36.2% N/A
2007-03-06 2007-03-08 2007-04-10 Annual 1.081 +20.9% N/A
2006-02-28 2006-03-02 2006-04-03 Annual 0.894 -7.2% N/A
2005-03-01 2005-03-03 2005-04-06 Annual 0.9637 +19.6% N/A
2004-02-24 2004-02-26 2004-03-30 Annual 0.806 +15.1% N/A
2003-03-04 2003-03-06 2003-04-07 Annual 0.7 +34.1% N/A
2002-03-21 2002-03-25 2002-04-22 Annual 0.522 +4% N/A
2001-03-22 2001-03-26 2001-04-20 Annual 0.502 -53.4% N/A
2000-11-14 1.078 +20.4% N/A
2000-04-12 2000-04-14 2000-05-11 Annual 0.8955 -15.8% N/A
1999-04-21 1999-04-23 1999-05-24 Annual 1.0631 +13.9% N/A
1998-04-21 1998-04-23 1998-05-19 Annual 0.9334 +22.9% N/A
1997-04-16 1997-04-18 1997-05-15 Annual 0.7596 -77.8% N/A
1997-02-26 1997-02-25 1997-03-19 Annual 3.4167 0% N/A

NVS Dividend FAQ

Novartis AG is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development and commercialization of prescription medicines. Its portfolio targets high-prevalence therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and hematology. Key revenue drivers include Entresto for heart failure, Cosentyx for inflammatory conditions, and various oncology treatments such as Kisqali and Pluvicto.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVS?

As of May 2026, NVS's dividend yield is 3.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.77 USD by the current share price of 149.15.

Does NVS pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, NVS paid a dividend of 4.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-11 and the payout was 4.773 USD.

How often does NVS pay dividends?

NVS pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, NVS has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-11.

NVS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for NVS for the next payment is 4.614 (-3.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.09%.

Will NVS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 4.773 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Novartis (NVS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NVS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of NVS?

NVS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.28% per year. Strong growth: NVS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NVS?

NVS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.54%. If you bought NVS's shares at 72.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.54% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NVS?

NVS 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: Novartis has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NVS have a good Dividend Yield?

NVS's 3.06% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS is 57.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NVS?

NVS's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.81%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NVS Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in NVS's Outstanding Shares?

Novartis's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.27% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NVS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 9, 2019 with a ratio of 1116:1000. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.12 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2000 2,654,545,500 0%
2001 2,557,243,300 -3.67%
2002 2,528,000,000 -1.14%
2003 2,478,000,000 -1.98%
2004 2,440,700,000 -1.51%
2005 2,344,000,000 -3.96%
2006 2,347,500,000 +0.15%
2007 2,312,100,000 -1.51%
2008 2,264,200,000 -2.07%
2009 2,268,200,000 +0.18%
2010 2,288,100,000 +0.88%
2011 2,424,000,000 +5.94%
2012 2,450,800,000 +1.11%
2013 2,469,000,000 +0.74%
2014 2,449,000,000 -0.81%
2015 2,418,000,000 -1.27%
2016 2,395,000,000 -0.95%
2017 2,348,000,000 -1.96%
2018 2,336,000,000 -0.51%
2019 2,292,000,000 -1.88%
2020 2,282,000,000 -0.44%
2021 2,253,000,000 -1.27%
2022 2,150,000,000 -4.57%
2023 2,065,000,000 -3.95%
2024 2,004,000,000 -2.95%
2025 1,929,000,000 -3.74%
2026 1,916,000,000 -0.67%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-19 02:38 UTC