NVS is Novartis AG (Healthcare). Trading at $156.27. Current dividend yield: 2.96%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $4.74 |
| Current yield | 2.96% |
| Payment frequency | Annually |
| Next ex-dividend date | Mar 11, 2027(in 139 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Mar 22, 2027 · $4.7402 |
| Most recent payment date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $4.7402 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 5.28% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 6.30% |
| Payout ratio | 72% |
| Market cap | $292.58B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | $4.7402 |
| 2025-03-12 | $3.9940 |
| 2024-03-07 | $3.7395 |
| 2023-03-09 | $3.4987 |
| 2022-03-08 | $3.3252 |
| 2021-03-04 | $3.1991 |
| 2020-03-03 | $3.0874 |
| 2019-03-04 | $2.8341 |
Price chart & technicals
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About NVS
Novartis develops and manufactures innovative drugs. Key areas of drug development are oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic. It also has an established medicines business, which includes off-patent franchises. The company sells its products globally, with the United States constituting close to one-third of total revenue.
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Frequently asked
What is NVS's dividend yield?
NVS (Novartis AG) currently has a dividend yield of 2.96%, which works out to about $4.74 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is NVS's next ex-dividend date?
NVS's next ex-dividend date is Mar 11, 2027 (in 139 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did NVS last pay a dividend?
NVS's most recent dividend payment date was Mar 16, 2026.
How often does NVS pay dividends?
NVS pays dividends on a annually schedule.
How fast is NVS growing its dividend?
NVS has been growing its dividend at a 6.30% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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