Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.02
Novartis AG (NVS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
55.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
NVS Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
NVS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$4.02
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout46.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR22.7%
5Y CAGR14.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return32.9%
5Y Total Return97.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,78010Y ago$28,00920Y ago$40,323
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.
NVS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
NVS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Novartis AG distributes 55.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 46.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NVS has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 22.7% and 5-year CAGR of 14.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NVS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 3.3% buyback yield, 6.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 97.8%, with dividends contributing 20.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,009 today.
NVS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$47.81
Avg/Payment$2.3903
Latest Change+19.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026Latest | $4.7730 | ↑ +19.5% | 3.06% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $3.9940 | ↑ +24.9% | 3.68% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $3.1986 | ↑ +40.7% | 3.20% | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $2.2742 | ↑ +5.2% | 3.00% | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $2.1610 | ↑ +3.9% | 2.85% | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $2.0794 | ↑ +3.6% | 2.63% | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Mar 3, 2020 | $2.0068 | ↓ -21.8% | 2.54% | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Mar 4, 2019 | $2.5672 | ↓ -3.8% | 3.44% | Mar 13, 2019 |
NVS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
55.9% payout
Streak
6Y
14.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVSNovartis AG | $277.6B | 2.8% | 55.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  PFEPfizer Inc. | $150.4B | 6.5% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 AZNAstraZeneca PLC | $281.0B | 1.8% | 49.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NVONovo Nordisk A/S | $151.4B | 3.9% | 50.5% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd  SNYSanofi | $104.7B | 5.1% | 58.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  GSKGSK plc | $101.3B | 6.6% | 43.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $279.5B | 2.9% | 44.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
 LLYEli Lilly and Compan… | $933.7B | 0.6% | 26.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
 ABTAbbott Laboratories | $151.6B | 2.5% | 28.6% | 11 | Sustainable |
NVS Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.77 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5.3% |
| 2025 | $3.99 | 24.9% | 1 | $7.19 | 55.5% | 1.80x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $3.20 | 40.7% | 1 | $5.87 | 54.5% | 1.84x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $2.27 | 5.2% | 1 | $7.10 | 32.0% | 3.12x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $2.16 | 3.9% | 1 | $3.17 | 68.2% | 1.47x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $2.08 | 3.6% | 1 | $10.63 | 19.6% | 5.11x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $2.01 | -21.8% | 1 | $3.52 | 57.0% | 1.75x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $2.57 | -3.8% | 1 | $3.08 | 83.4% | 1.20x | 2.9% |
| 2018 | $2.67 | 8.4% | 1 | $5.38 | 49.6% | 2.02x | 3.0% |
| 2017 | $2.46 | -0.6% | 1 | $3.25 | 75.7% | 1.32x | 2.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NVS stock.
How much dividend does NVS pay per share?
Novartis AG (NVS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NVS's next ex-dividend date?
NVS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NVS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NVS's dividend safe?
NVS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.9% and FCF payout ratio of +46.9%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NVS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Novartis AG is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NVS pay dividends?
Novartis AG pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NVS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NVS five years ago would be worth approximately $19,780 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NVS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NVS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.