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NVS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

NVS has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 3.99 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.06%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.99
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.30%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.30%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.69%
Payout Ratio 44.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 90.00%

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: 27.7% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 85.8% (S&P 500: 102.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 418 M 9.90% 11.8%
PRGO 1,740 M 8.69% 2.88%
PFE 138,731 M 6.68% 5.73%
BMY 99,854 M 5.04% 4.83%
SAN 122,079 M 4.57% 5.64%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 22,697 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 52,358 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 949,975 M 15.1% 96.1%
SIGA 418 M 15.5% 98.8%
MRK 237,214 M 5.91% 93.7%

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

SIGA
SIGA Technologies
 9.90% Yield
SAN
Sanofi
 4.57% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.09% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 2.48% Yield
SNY
Sanofi
 4.43% Yield

NVS Dividend History: Last 26 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 4.54%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-17 Annual 3.357 -0.6% 4.47%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Annual 3.378 11% 4.22%
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 0% N/A

NVS Dividend FAQ

Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) is a Swiss-based, globally integrated pharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, markets and sells prescription medicines across a broad therapeutic spectrum.

What is the Dividend Yield of NVS?

As of November 2025, NVS`s dividend yield is 3.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.99 USD by the current share price of 130.40.

Does NVS pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, NVS paid a dividend of 3.99 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-12 and the payout was 3.994 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 2025-03-12.

NVS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NVS for the next 4 payments are between 4.13 (+3.4%) and 4.456 (+11.6%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will NVS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.994 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-03-12. 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 5.30% 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 5.69%. If you bought NVS's shares at 70.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.99 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.69% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NVS?

NVS Payout Consistency is 96.4%. 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 44.7%. 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 59.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NVS Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Novartis`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.07% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Novartis ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2019-04-09 with a factor of 1116:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.12.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 2,654,545,500
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 1,940,000,000 -3.19%

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: 2025-11-18 12:29