NOVN Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

NOVN has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 3.7 CHF per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.99%
Payout Ratio 43.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.5%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.5%
Payout FCF 53.3%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 58%
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
SAN 106,309 M 5.54% 5.80%
NVO 194,701 M 4.70% 5.03%
GSK 104,691 M 3.72% 5.53%
TAK 49,828 M 3.87% 4.62%
NVS 293,693 M 3.06% 6.19%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NVO 194,701 M 26.62% 100.0%
FAGR 2,075 M 18.76% 100.0%
ZTS 33,358 M 15.51% 100.0%
LLY 1,007,088 M 15.21% 100.0%
ROVI 3,446 M 21.13% 93.6%
NOVN Dividend History: Last 5 Payments (CHF) as of June 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-10 2026-03-12 Interim 3.7 +5.7% 2.993%
2025-03-11 2025-03-13 Final 3.5 +6.1% 3.554%
2024-03-07 2024-03-11 Final 3.3 -14.1% 3.75%
2023-03-09 2023-03-13 Final 3.84 +3.2% 4.459%
2022-03-08 2022-03-10 Final 3.72 0% 4.393%

NOVN Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of NOVN?

As of June 2026, NOVN's dividend yield is 2.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.70 CHF by the current share price of 119.70.

Does NOVN pay a dividend?

As of June 2026, NOVN paid a dividend of 3.70 CHF in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-10 and the payout was 3.7 CHF.

How often does NOVN pay dividends?

NOVN pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, NOVN has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-10.

NOVN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for NOVN for the next payment is 3.919 (+5.9%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.27%.

Will NOVN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.7 CHF with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Novartis (NOVN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NOVN?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of NOVN?

NOVN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.53% per year. Strong growth: NOVN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NOVN?

NOVN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.50%. If you bought NOVN's shares at 67.23 CHF five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.70 CHF per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NOVN?

NOVN 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.

Does NOVN have a good Dividend Yield?

NOVN's 2.99% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NOVN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NOVN is 43.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NOVN?

NOVN's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NOVN Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in NOVN's Outstanding Shares?

Novartis's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.27% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.9%). 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 NOVN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 4, 2023 with a ratio of 6:5. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.2 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 2,787,719,400 0%
2001 2,561,194,600 -8.13%
2002 2,705,867,800 +5.65%
2003 2,223,139,200 -17.84%
2004 2,107,930,100 -5.18%
2005 2,348,614,500 +11.42%
2006 2,363,625,900 +0.64%
2007 2,286,252,700 -3.27%
2008 2,285,200,000 -0.05%
2009 2,273,400,000 -0.52%
2010 2,311,500,000 +1.68%
2011 2,442,400,000 +5.66%
2012 2,450,800,000 +0.34%
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 2,341,000,000 -0.3%
2019 2,292,000,000 -2.09%
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: 2026-06-13 22:28 UTC