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.
Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN PA Sanofi |
105,323 M | 5.54% | 5.83% |
| BMY NYSE Bristol-Myers Squibb |
124,035 M | 4.71% | 4.55% |
| GSK NYSE GlaxoSmithKline |
103,665 M | 3.72% | 5.64% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
290,961 M | 3.06% | 6.33% |
| TAK NYSE Takeda Pharmaceutical |
54,449 M | 3.92% | 4.61% |
| VTRS NASDAQ Viatris |
20,135 M | 3.88% | 4.28% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
315,224 M | 3.29% | 5.08% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
291,672 M | 2.99% | 5.65% |
| ORNBV HE Orion |
11,019 M | 2.56% | 5.66% |
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,454 M | 3.08% | 3.37% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,454 M | 26.64% | 100.0% |
| SECT-B ST Sectra (publ) |
5,190 M | 19.74% | 99.2% |
| LLY NYSE Eli Lilly |
1,042,597 M | 15.21% | 100.0% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
290,961 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
315,224 M | 5.41% | 100.0% |
| RPRX NASDAQ Royalty Pharma |
33,502 M | 5.47% | 100.0% |
| SAN PA Sanofi |
105,323 M | 5.39% | 100.0% |
| JNJ NYSE Johnson & Johnson |
601,732 M | 4.89% | 100.0% |
| IPN PA Ipsen |
15,331 M | 7.55% | 98.0% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
291,672 M | 4.53% | 100.0% |
NVS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.3 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| 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% | 4.23% |
NVS Dividend FAQ
As of July 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 155.01.
As of July 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.
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.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for NVS for the next payment is 5.505 (+15.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.53%.
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.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Novartis (NVS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NVS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.79% per year. Strong growth: NVS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NVS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.33%. If you bought NVS's shares at 75.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.33% of your original purchase price.
NVS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
NVS's 3.06% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NVS is 44.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
NVS's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NVS Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-15 02:37 UTC