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ZEG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

ZEG has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 2.8 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.06%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.97%
Overall Dividend Rating 41.92%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.25%
Payout Ratio 51.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 26.06%

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: 23.6% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 106% (S&P 500: 102.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 440 M 9.20% 11.6%
PRGO 1,800 M 8.64% 2.98%
PFE 146,123 M 6.67% 5.60%
SAN 117,833 M 4.69% 6.13%
SNY 121,924 M 4.53% 5.78%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RPRX 22,551 M 29.4% 100%
ZTS 56,395 M 21.2% 100%
LLY 905,699 M 15.1% 96.1%
SIGA 440 M 15.5% 98.8%
MRK 252,001 M 5.91% 93.7%

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

SIGA
SIGA Technologies
 9.20% Yield
SAN
Sanofi
 4.69% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.27% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 2.45% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.02% Yield
SNY
Sanofi
 4.53% Yield

ZEG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (GBP) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-07 0.8777 -54.3% 0.7%
2025-02-20 1.9224 116.5% 1.38%
2024-08-08 0.888 -50.3% 0.61%
2024-02-22 1.7851 117.3% 1.51%
2023-08-10 0.8216 -55.9% 0.64%
2023-02-23 1.8629 113.1% 1.45%
2022-08-11 0.8743 -47.4% 0.68%
2022-02-24 1.6627 124.2% 1.6%
2021-08-12 0.7415 -52.8% 0.77%
2021-02-25 1.5723 97.4% 1.92%
2020-08-13 0.7964 -52.5% N/A
2020-02-27 1.6753 103.6% N/A
2019-08-08 0.8228 -51% N/A
2019-02-28 1.6798 114.6% N/A
2018-08-09 0.7827 -48.8% N/A
2018-02-15 1.5288 93.9% N/A
2017-08-10 0.7884 -51.7% N/A
2017-02-16 1.6321 111.1% N/A
2016-08-11 0.7731 -52.6% N/A
2016-02-18 1.6321 111.1% N/A
2015-08-13 0.7731 -76.3% N/A
2015-02-19 3.2642 111.1% N/A
2014-08-13 1.5462 -52.6% N/A
2014-02-19 3.2642 111.1% N/A
2013-08-14 1.5462 -52.6% N/A
2013-02-13 3.2642 111.1% N/A
2012-08-08 1.5462 -53.8% N/A
2012-02-15 3.3501 129.4% N/A
2011-08-03 1.4603 -54.1% N/A
2011-02-02 3.1783 164.3% N/A
2010-08-04 1.2026 -50.1% N/A
2010-02-03 2.4122 192.8% N/A
2009-08-05 0.8239 -65.6% N/A
2009-02-04 2.3985 277% N/A
2008-08-06 0.6362 -58.9% N/A
2008-02-06 1.5494 167.6% N/A
2007-08-08 0.579 -59.8% N/A
2007-02-07 1.4418 71.3% N/A
2006-08-09 0.8418 -46.7% N/A
2006-02-08 1.5806 142.1% N/A
2005-08-10 0.6528 -41.1% N/A
2005-02-09 1.1081 118.6% N/A
2004-08-11 0.5068 -45.4% N/A
2004-02-18 0.9277 102.3% N/A
2003-08-20 0.4586 -47.6% N/A
2003-02-19 0.8752 86.6% N/A
2002-08-21 0.469 -56.5% N/A
2002-02-20 1.0782 115.9% N/A
2001-08-22 0.4995 -51.5% N/A
2001-02-21 1.0305 0% N/A

ZEG Dividend FAQ

AstraZeneca PLC (XETRA:ZEG) is a global biopharmaceutical firm headquartered in Cambridge, UK, that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes prescription medicines across oncology, cardiovascular-renal-metabolism, respiratory-immunology, vaccines, and rare diseases. Its product portfolio includes flagship oncology agents such as Tagrisso, Imfinzi and Lynparza, as well as leading cardiovascular drugs like Farxiga and Brilinta, and respiratory treatments including Symbicort and Breztri. The company reaches physicians through distributors and local offices in the UK, US, Europe, and Asia, and it maintains strategic collaborations with Tempus (AI-driven oncology models), IonQ (quantum-accelerated chemistry), CSPC (oral candidate discovery), and Revna Biosciences (lung cancer).

What is the Dividend Yield of ZEG?

As of December 2025, ZEG`s dividend yield is 2.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.80 GBP by the current share price of 155.25.

Does ZEG pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, ZEG paid a dividend of 2.80 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-07 and the payout was 0.87768 GBP.

How often does ZEG pay dividends?

ZEG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, ZEG has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-07.

ZEG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZEG for the next 4 payments are between 1.13 (+28.7%) and 1.441 (+64.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will ZEG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.87768 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for AstraZeneca (ZEG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZEG?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of ZEG?

ZEG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.97% per year.
Weak growth: ZEG's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ZEG?

ZEG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.25%. If you bought ZEG's shares at 75.36 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.80 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZEG?

ZEG Payout Consistency is 94.8%. 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.

Does ZEG have a good Dividend Yield?

ZEG`s 2.06% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ZEG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZEG is 51.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZEG?

ZEG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 41.92%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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.