Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.63
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
49.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
49.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.63
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout49.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout48.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR2.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return40.3%
5Y Total Return121.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,16010Y ago$39,61620Y ago$102,133
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
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 48.4%, rated "Well Covered".
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 2.6% and 5-year CAGR of 2.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AZN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 121.6%, with dividends contributing 8.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,616 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$15.54
Avg/Payment$0.7769
Latest Change+316.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $2.1472 | ↑ +316.9% | 1.30% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5150 | ↓ -51.0% | 1.10% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $1.0500 | ↑ +114.3% | 1.08% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.4900 | ↓ -50.3% | 1.82% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.9850 | ↑ +111.8% | 2.26% | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.4650 | ↓ -52.8% | 2.06% | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.9850 | ↑ +111.8% | 2.15% | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.4650 | ↓ -52.8% | 2.24% | Sep 12, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Large diversified branded pharma
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
49.6% payout
Streak
4Y
2.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#3 of 4
Annual Dividend History
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | 6.1% | 2 | $3.27 | 47.9% | 2.09x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $1.48 | 1.7% | 2 | $1.13 | 130.5% | 0.77x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.45 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.91 | 75.9% | 1.32x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.45 | 3.6% | 2 | $1.06 | 136.8% | 0.73x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.04 | 3500.0% | 0.03x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.22 | 114.8% | 0.87x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.52 | 269.2% | 0.37x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.85 | 164.7% | 0.61x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.19 | 117.6% | 0.85x | 1.4% |
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How much dividend does AZN pay per share?
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. 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 +48.4%. 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 +2.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does AZN pay dividends?
AstraZeneca PLC pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.63 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 $22,160 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 +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.