Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.25
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
49.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
AZN Dividend Income Check
Safety
49.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is rising.
AZN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$3.25
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout49.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout55.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR2.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return26.4%
5Y Total Return86.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,64110Y ago$38,35920Y ago$86,142
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AZN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
AZN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AstraZeneca PLC distributes 49.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AZN has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 2.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AZN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 86.4%, with dividends contributing 14.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,359 today.
AZN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$29.01
Avg/Payment$1.4503
Latest Change+110.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $2.1700 | ↑ +110.7% | 1.57% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $1.0300 | ↓ -51.6% | 2.23% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $2.1281 | ↑ +112.8% | 2.19% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $1.0000 | ↓ -49.2% | 1.83% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $1.9700 | ↑ +111.8% | 1.92% | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.9300 | ↓ -52.8% | 2.10% | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $1.9700 | ↑ +111.4% | 2.15% | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.9318 | ↓ -52.7% | 2.26% | Sep 12, 2022 |
AZN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
49.6% payout
Streak
4Y
2.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZNAstraZeneca PLC | $281.0B | 1.8% | 49.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  PFEPfizer Inc. | $150.4B | 6.5% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $279.5B | 2.9% | 44.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
 LLYEli Lilly and Compan… | $933.7B | 0.6% | 26.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  BMYBristol-Myers Squibb… | $116.2B | 4.3% | 71.5% | 6 | Watch |
 ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $364.6B | 3.2% | 2.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
 NVSNovartis AG | $277.6B | 2.8% | 55.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  SNYSanofi | $104.7B | 5.1% | 58.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GILDGilead Sciences, Inc… | $166.3B | 2.3% | 8.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
AZN Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 6.3% | 2 | $6.54 | 48.3% | 2.07x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $2.97 | 2.4% | 2 | $2.25 | 132.0% | 0.76x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $2.90 | -0.1% | 2 | $3.81 | 76.1% | 1.31x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $2.90 | 2.2% | 2 | $2.11 | 137.5% | 0.73x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $2.84 | 1.5% | 2 | $0.08 | 3547.9% | 0.03x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $2.80 | 0.9% | 2 | $2.44 | 114.6% | 0.87x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $2.77 | -1.0% | 2 | $1.03 | 269.2% | 0.37x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.70 | 164.7% | 0.61x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 2 | $2.37 | 118.1% | 0.85x | 2.7% |
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Start ComparisonAZN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AZN stock.
How much dividend does AZN pay per share?
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AZN's next ex-dividend date?
AZN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AZN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AZN's dividend safe?
AZN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +49.6% and FCF payout ratio of +55.4%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is AZN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, AstraZeneca PLC is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does AZN pay dividends?
AstraZeneca PLC pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AZN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AZN five years ago would be worth approximately $18,641 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AZN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AZN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.