Novo Nordisk A/S Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

44 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985198419831982
Dividends per share (FY)$1.72$1.45$2.06$1.60$1.47$1.30$1.24$1.27$1.13$1.41$0.73$0.83$3.10$2.51$1.82$1.36$1.09$0.94$1.24$0.96$0.84$0.72$0.52$0.40$0.79$1.05$0.54$0.31$0.28$0.39$0.21$0.27$0.56$0.54$0.51$0.53$0.46$0.52$0.41$0.49$0.37$0.29$0.27$0.06
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A1.59%1.02%1.19%1.27%2.02%2.11%2.59%2.28%3.70%1.26%1.74%1.82%1.51%1.53%1.20%1.81%1.67%1.08%1.27%1.36%1.48%1.52%1.64%0.77%0.71%0.82%0.69%0.38%0.45%0.64%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%N/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A43.71%37.96%45.57%45.06%47.75%49.83%49.31%49.42%62.83%37.02%44.81%38.58%36.12%33.34%30.55%33.39%29.00%26.06%30.12%27.13%29.67%25.61%28.37%23.64%22.34%23.31%17.77%12.59%10.34%11.89%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%N/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

57 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-08-26August 18, 252025-08-18$0.58
2025-04-08March 31, 252025-03-31$1.14
2024-08-26August 16, 242024-08-16$0.52
2024-04-02March 22, 242024-03-25$0.93
2023-08-29August 18, 232023-08-21$0.88
2023-04-04March 24, 232023-03-27$1.18
2022-08-23August 12, 222022-08-15$0.58
2022-04-05March 25, 222022-03-28$1.02
2021-08-25August 16, 212021-08-17$0.55
2021-04-07March 26, 212021-03-29$0.92
2020-08-25August 14, 202020-08-17$0.52
2020-04-07March 27, 202020-03-30$0.78
2019-08-27August 16, 192019-08-19$0.45
2019-04-02March 22, 192019-03-25$0.79
2018-08-28August 17, 182018-08-20$0.46
2018-04-03March 23, 182018-03-26$0.81
2017-08-29August 17, 172017-08-21$0.47
2017-04-04March 23, 172017-03-27$0.66
2016-08-23August 11, 162016-08-15$0.45
2016-03-30March 18, 162016-03-22$0.96
2015-03-31March 19, 152015-03-23$0.73
2014-04-02March 21, 142014-03-25$0.83
2013-04-02March 21, 132013-03-25$3.10
2012-04-03March 22, 122012-03-26$2.51
2011-04-05March 24, 112011-03-28$1.82
2010-04-07March 25, 102010-03-29$1.36
2009-03-31March 19, 092009-03-23$1.09
2008-03-25March 13, 082008-03-17$0.94
2007-03-20March 08, 072007-03-12$1.24
2006-03-21March 09, 062006-03-13$0.96
2005-03-22March 10, 052005-03-14$0.84
2004-03-29March 17, 042004-03-19$0.72
2003-04-07March 26, 032003-03-28$0.52
2002-03-25March 13, 022002-03-15$0.40
2001-04-02March 21, 012001-03-23$0.79
N/ANovember 17, 00N/A$0.47
2000-04-06March 24, 002000-03-28$0.58
1999-04-06March 25, 991999-03-29$0.54
1998-04-08March 27, 981998-03-31$0.31
1997-05-07April 25, 971997-04-29$0.28
1996-05-14May 01, 961996-05-03$0.21
N/AApril 24, 96N/A$0.18
1995-05-16April 24, 951995-04-28$0.21
1994-05-18April 26, 941994-05-02$0.13
N/AApril 22, 94N/A$0.14
1993-05-13April 22, 931993-04-28$0.56
1992-05-20April 28, 921992-05-04$0.54
1991-05-10April 19, 911991-04-25$0.51
1990-05-15April 23, 901990-04-27$0.53
1989-05-12April 21, 891989-04-27$0.46
1988-05-12April 21, 881988-04-27$0.52
1987-05-11April 20, 871987-04-24$0.41
1986-05-12April 21, 861986-04-25$0.49
1985-05-10April 19, 851985-04-25$0.37
N/AApril 13, 84N/A$0.29
N/AApril 13, 83N/A$0.27
N/AApril 23, 82N/A$0.06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Novo Nordisk A/S's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Novo Nordisk A/S returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Novo Nordisk A/S's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Novo Nordisk A/S, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Novo Nordisk A/S a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Novo Nordisk A/S maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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Should I consider Novo Nordisk A/S dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Novo Nordisk A/S dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.