AZN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield
AZN has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 2.69 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 |
103,830 M | 5.54% | 5.90% |
| BMY NYSE Bristol-Myers Squibb |
126,792 M | 4.71% | 4.52% |
| GSK NYSE GlaxoSmithKline |
102,844 M | 3.72% | 5.49% |
| TAK NYSE Takeda Pharmaceutical |
54,449 M | 3.92% | 4.59% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
290,961 M | 3.06% | 6.24% |
| VTRS NASDAQ Viatris |
20,077 M | 3.88% | 4.15% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
307,246 M | 3.29% | 5.10% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
292,482 M | 2.99% | 5.65% |
| ORNBV HE Orion |
12,609 M | 2.56% | 5.65% |
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,471 M | 3.08% | 3.31% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,471 M | 26.64% | 100.0% |
| SECT-B ST Sectra (publ) |
5,235 M | 19.74% | 99.2% |
| LLY NYSE Eli Lilly |
1,057,489 M | 15.21% | 100.0% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
290,961 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
307,246 M | 5.41% | 100.0% |
| RPRX NASDAQ Royalty Pharma |
33,876 M | 5.47% | 100.0% |
| SAN PA Sanofi |
103,830 M | 5.39% | 100.0% |
| JNJ NYSE Johnson & Johnson |
624,119 M | 4.89% | 100.0% |
| IPN PA Ipsen |
15,374 M | 7.55% | 98.0% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
292,482 M | 4.53% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-03-23 | Semiannual | 2.1719 | +321.7% | 1.05% |
| 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-08 | Semiannual | 0.515 | -51% | 0.7% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-24 | Semiannual | 1.05 | +110% | 1.42% |
| 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-09 | 2024-09-09 | Semiannual | 0.5 | -49.2% | 0.62% |
| 2024-02-22 | 2024-02-23 | 2024-03-25 | Semiannual | 0.985 | +111.8% | 1.56% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-09-11 | Semiannual | 0.465 | -52.8% | 0.66% |
| 2023-02-23 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-27 | Semiannual | 0.985 | +111.8% | 1.46% |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-12 | Semiannual | 0.465 | -52.8% | 0.72% |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-03-28 | Semiannual | 0.985 | +118.9% | 1.71% |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | Semiannual | 0.45 | 0% | 0.79% |
AZN Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, AZN's dividend yield is 1.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.69 USD by the current share price of 169.64.
As of July 2026, AZN paid a dividend of 2.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 2.17191 USD.
AZN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, AZN has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AZN for the next payments are between 1.267 (-41.7%) and 2.398 (+10.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.16%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 2.17191 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. 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 2.79% per year. Strong growth: AZN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
AZN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.59%. If you bought AZN's shares at 103.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.59% of your original purchase price.
AZN Payout Consistency is 99.2%. 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 1.75% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of AZN is 97.9%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
AZN's Overall Dividend Rating is 51.22%. 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: 2026-07-22 02:37 UTC