AZN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield
AZN has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 29.36 SEK per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVO-B CO Novo Nordisk |
222,417 M | 4.57% | 4.77% |
| ABBV NYSE AbbVie |
461,257 M | 3.21% | 6.91% |
| GILD NASDAQ Gilead Sciences |
162,981 M | 2.56% | 5.68% |
| AMGN NASDAQ Amgen |
201,932 M | 2.96% | 4.69% |
| AZN ST AstraZeneca |
296,347 M | 1.74% | 3.13% |
| HLN NYSE Haleon |
43,333 M | 1.93% | 2.69% |
| PHM MC Pharma Mar S.A. |
1,630 M | 1.23% | 1.35% |
| BIOA-B ST BioArctic (publ) |
2,960 M | 0.59% | 1.40% |
| ALK-B CO ALK-Abelló |
8,251 M | 0.75% | 1.07% |
| REGN NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
68,593 M | 0.54% | 0.64% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVO-B CO Novo Nordisk |
222,417 M | 26.23% | 100.0% |
| HLN NYSE Haleon |
43,333 M | 21.48% | 100.0% |
| PHM MC Pharma Mar S.A. |
1,630 M | 18.62% | 99.0% |
| AMGN NASDAQ Amgen |
201,932 M | 7.02% | 100.0% |
| ABBV NYSE AbbVie |
461,257 M | 5.31% | 100.0% |
| GILD NASDAQ Gilead Sciences |
162,981 M | 2.74% | 100.0% |
| REGN NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
68,593 M | 6.24% | 100.0% |
| AZN ST AstraZeneca |
296,347 M | 3.77% | 100.0% |
AZN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | 19.49 | +97.4% | 1.04% | |||
| 2025-08-07 | 9.8723 | -56.4% | 0.7% | |||
| 2025-02-20 | 22.6321 | +117.8% | 1.46% | |||
| 2024-08-08 | 10.3929 | -48.9% | 0.62% | |||
| 2024-02-22 | 20.3523 | +109.8% | 1.54% | |||
| 2023-08-10 | 9.7023 | -52.5% | 0.64% | |||
| 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-27 | 20.4071 | +118% | 1.43% | ||
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-12 | 9.3618 | -49.6% | 0.7% | ||
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-28 | 18.5878 | +138.6% | 1.69% | ||
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-13 | 7.7906 | 0% | 0.79% |
AZN Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, AZN's dividend yield is 1.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 29.4 SEK by the current share price of 1711.00.
As of July 2026, AZN paid a dividend of 29.36 SEK in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-19 and the payout was 19.49 SEK.
AZN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, AZN has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-19.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AZN for the next payments are between 10.264 (-47.3%) and 21.365 (+9.6%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.85%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 19.49 SEK with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for AstraZeneca (AZN) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for AstraZeneca (AZN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
AZN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.77% per year. Strong growth: AZN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
AZN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.13%. If you bought AZN's shares at 937.45 SEK five years ago, your current annual dividend income (29.4 SEK per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.13% of your original purchase price.
AZN 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: AstraZeneca has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
AZN's 1.74% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of AZN is 3.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
AZN's Overall Dividend Rating is 50.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
AZN 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: 2026-07-02 03:54 UTC