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ZEG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

ZEG has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 2.82 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.47%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.82
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.58%
Overall Dividend Rating 44.74%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.91%
Payout Ratio 57.7%
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: -10.8% (S&P 500: 17.7%)
Total Return 5y: 63.4% (S&P 500: 99.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SIGA 609 M 8.41% 11.8%
PFE 146,346 M 6.85% 6.04%
GS71 78,107 M 5.06% 6.43%
MRK 215,009 M 4.61% 5.76%
BMY 95,421 M 5.04% 4.77%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
RDY 11,906 M 54.2% 92.2%
RPRX 20,948 M 22.9% 100%
ZTS 68,299 M 16.7% 100%
LLY 636,323 M 11.9% 99.5%
HLUN-B 5,840 M 9.86% 100%

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MRK
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SAN
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NVO
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NVS
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ZEG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (GBP) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-07 0.8849 -54.3% 0.71%
2025-02-20 1.9382 116.5% 1.39%
2024-08-08 0.8953 -50.3% 0.61%
2024-02-22 1.7998 117.3% 1.53%
2023-08-10 0.8284 -55.9% 0.64%
2023-02-23 1.8782 113.1% 1.46%
2022-08-11 0.8814 -47.4% 0.69%
2022-02-24 1.6763 124.2% 1.61%
2021-08-12 0.7476 -52.8% 0.78%
2021-02-25 1.5852 97.4% 1.93%
2020-08-13 0.803 -52.5% N/A
2020-02-27 1.689 103.6% N/A
2019-08-08 0.8295 -51% N/A
2019-02-28 1.6936 114.6% N/A
2018-08-09 0.7891 -48.8% N/A
2018-02-15 1.5413 93.9% N/A
2017-08-10 0.7949 -51.2% N/A
2017-02-16 1.6289 111.1% N/A
2016-08-11 0.7716 -52.6% N/A
2016-02-18 1.6289 111.1% N/A
2015-08-13 0.7716 -52.6% N/A
2015-02-19 1.6289 111.1% N/A
2014-08-13 0.7716 -52.6% N/A
2014-02-19 1.6289 111.1% N/A
2013-08-14 0.7716 -52.6% N/A
2013-02-13 1.6289 111.1% N/A
2012-08-08 0.7716 -53.8% N/A
2012-02-15 1.6717 129.4% N/A
2011-08-03 0.7287 -54.1% N/A
2011-02-02 1.586 164.3% N/A
2010-08-04 0.6001 -50.6% N/A
2010-02-03 1.216 192.8% N/A
2009-08-05 0.4153 -65.6% N/A
2009-02-04 1.2091 277% N/A
2008-08-06 0.3207 -58.9% N/A
2008-02-06 0.7811 167.6% N/A
2007-08-08 0.2919 -59.8% N/A
2007-02-07 0.7268 73% N/A
2006-08-09 0.4201 -46.7% N/A
2006-02-08 0.7887 142.1% N/A
2005-08-10 0.3258 -41.1% N/A
2005-02-09 0.553 118.6% N/A
2004-08-11 0.2529 -45.4% N/A
2004-02-18 0.4629 101.9% N/A
2003-08-20 0.2293 -47.6% N/A
2003-02-19 0.4376 86.6% N/A
2002-08-21 0.2345 -56.5% N/A
2002-02-20 0.5391 115.9% N/A
2001-08-22 0.2497 -51.5% N/A
2001-02-21 0.5152 0% N/A

ZEG Dividend FAQ

AstraZeneca PLC is a leading biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription medicines across various therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, respiratory & immunology, vaccines and immune, and rare diseases.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZEG?

As of August 2025, ZEG`s dividend yield is 2.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.82 GBP by the current share price of 136.90.

Does ZEG pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, ZEG paid a dividend of 2.82 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-07 and the payout was 0.88489 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.

Will ZEG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.88489 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 1.58% 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 3.91%. If you bought ZEG's shares at 83.78 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.82 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.91% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZEG?

ZEG Payout Consistency is 96.7%. 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 2.47% 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 57.7%. 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 44.74%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ZEG Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

AstraZeneca`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.19% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 56.4%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has AstraZeneca ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-07-27 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 850,000,000
1994 1,312,000,000 +54.35%
1995 950,272,700 -27.57%
1996 951,064,100 +0.08%
1997 947,019,000 -0.43%
1998 1,312,000,000 +38.54%
1999 1,312,000,000
2000 1,312,000,000
2001 1,312,000,000
2002 1,312,000,000
2003 1,312,000,000
2004 1,312,000,000
2005 1,312,000,000
2006 1,312,000,000
2007 1,312,000,000
2008 1,312,000,000
2009 1,312,000,000
2010 1,312,000,000
2011 1,317,000,000 +0.38%
2012 1,248,000,000 -5.24%
2013 1,256,000,000 +0.64%
2014 1,265,000,000 +0.72%
2015 1,265,000,000
2016 1,266,000,000 +0.08%
2017 1,267,000,000 +0.08%
2018 1,267,000,000
2019 1,312,000,000 +3.55%
2020 1,313,000,000 +0.08%
2021 1,547,000,000 +17.82%
2022 1,559,000,000 +0.78%
2023 1,561,000,000 +0.13%
2024 1,562,000,000 +0.06%
2025 1,559,000,000 -0.19%

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.