AZN is AstraZeneca PLC (Healthcare). Trading at $158.75. Current dividend yield: 1.98%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.19 |
| Current yield | 1.98% |
| Payment frequency | Semi-Annually |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 07, 2026(4 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.5950 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 2.25% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 2.58% |
| Payout ratio | 47% |
| Market cap | $250.34B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | $0.7950 |
| 2026-02-20 | $1.5950 |
| 2025-08-08 | $0.5150 |
| 2025-02-21 | $1.0500 |
About AZN
A merger between Astra of Sweden and Zeneca of the United Kingdom formed AstraZeneca in 1999. The firm sells branded drugs across a number of major therapeutic areas, including oncology (over 40% of total revenue), cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic (over 20%), rare disease (16%), and respiratory and immunology (15%). The majority of sales comes from international markets, with the United States representing close to one-third of its sales.
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Frequently asked
What is AZN's dividend yield?
AZN (AstraZeneca PLC) currently has a dividend yield of 1.98%, which works out to about $3.19 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is AZN's next ex-dividend date?
AZN's next ex-dividend date is Aug 07, 2026 (4 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did AZN last pay a dividend?
AZN's most recent dividend payment date was Mar 23, 2026.
How often does AZN pay dividends?
AZN pays dividends on a semi-annually schedule.
How fast is AZN growing its dividend?
AZN has been growing its dividend at a 2.58% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-11. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.