AZN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield
AZN has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 29.81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBV NYSE AbbVie |
466,554 M | 3.06% | 7.62% |
| AMGN NASDAQ Amgen |
205,321 M | 2.74% | 5.45% |
| GILD NASDAQ Gilead Sciences |
187,097 M | 2.43% | 5.52% |
| HLN NYSE Haleon |
41,162 M | 1.98% | 2.78% |
| AZN ST AstraZeneca |
256,147 M | 1.71% | 3.23% |
| BIOA-B ST BioArctic (publ) |
2,871 M | 0.59% | 1.49% |
| ALK-B CO ALK-Abelló |
6,694 M | 0.75% | 1.14% |
| REGN NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
81,278 M | 0.51% | 0.60% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLN NYSE Haleon |
41,162 M | 19.13% | 100.0% |
| REGN NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
81,278 M | 6.96% | 100.0% |
| AMGN NASDAQ Amgen |
205,321 M | 6.69% | 100.0% |
| ABBV NYSE AbbVie |
466,554 M | 5.25% | 100.0% |
| GILD NASDAQ Gilead Sciences |
187,097 M | 2.79% | 100.0% |
| AZN ST AstraZeneca |
256,147 M | 1.57% | 100.0% |
AZN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | 10.32 | -47% | 0.67% | |||
| 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 | 0% | 1.69% |
AZN Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, AZN's dividend yield is 1.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 29.8 SEK by the current share price of 1640.50.
As of September 2026, AZN paid a dividend of 29.81 SEK in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-06 and the payout was 10.32 SEK.
AZN pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, AZN has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-06.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AZN for the next payments are between 10.556 (+2.3%) and 22.456 (+117.6%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.01%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 10.32 SEK with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-06. 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 1.57% per year. Weak growth: AZN's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
AZN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.23%. If you bought AZN's shares at 921.83 SEK five years ago, your current annual dividend income (29.8 SEK per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.23% 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 1.71% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of AZN is 3.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
AZN's Overall Dividend Rating is 42.29%. 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: 2026-09-14 02:06 UTC