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.
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% |
NOVN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-12 | Interim | 3.7 | +5.7% | 2.99% | |
| 2025-03-11 | 2025-03-13 | Final | 3.5 | +6.1% | 3.55% | |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-11 | Final | 3.3 | -14.1% | 3.75% | |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-13 | Final | 3.84 | +3.2% | 4.46% | |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-10 | Final | 3.72 | 0% | 4.39% |
NOVN Dividend FAQ
As of July 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 128.52.
As of July 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.
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.
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 3.05%.
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.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Novartis (NOVN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
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.
NOVN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.65%. If you bought NOVN's shares at 65.50 CHF five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.70 CHF per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.65% of your original purchase price.
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.
NOVN's 2.99% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NOVN is 34.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
NOVN's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NOVN 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: 2026-07-20 02:06 UTC