Does NVS pay a dividend?

Yes. Novartis AG pays a annual dividend, currently yielding 3.26% based on trailing twelve-month payments of $4.74 per share.

How much does NVS pay in dividends?

$4.74 per share over the last twelve months, paid annual. Special and one-off distributions are excluded from that figure because they do not recur.

When is the next NVS ex-dividend date?

No upcoming ex-dividend date is currently on record for NVS. Dates appear here once the company declares them.

NVS Dividend

Novartis AG

NYSEHealthcareStockData as of August 12, 2026

Dividend yield: 3.26%
Annual dividend: $4.74
Payout ratio: 0.68
Frequency: Annual
Share price: $145.46
Market cap: $276B

Is NVS a good dividend stock?

What the data shows. These are observations, not recommendations — see the disclaimer at the foot of the page.

Yield is above the market median3.26% against a median of 2.92% across US dividend payers.
Dividend uses most of earningsA payout ratio of 0.68 leaves a narrower margin than the sub-0.60 range generally considered comfortable, though it remains within earnings.
Dividend has been cut 6 timesAcross 29 complete years, the annual total fell in 2017, 2019, 2024 and earlier. The most recent reduction was in 2024.

NVS dividend history

Annual dividend per share, 1997 to 2025.

Peak $3.99 in 2025Year the total fellTypical payment × payments that year, split-adjusted, excluding special and one-off distributions. Robust to duplicate records in the source data. The current year is omitted while incomplete.

Recent dividend payments

The last 32 dividend payments for NVS, most recent first.
Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount	Type
March 11, 2026	March 16, 2026	$4.7403	Annual
March 12, 2025	April 25, 2025	$3.9940	Annual
March 7, 2024	April 19, 2024	$3.1986	Annual
March 9, 2023	March 20, 2023	$3.4987	Annual
March 8, 2022	March 17, 2022	$3.3253	Annual
March 4, 2021	March 15, 2021	$3.1991	Annual
March 3, 2020	March 12, 2020	$3.0874	Annual
March 4, 2019	March 13, 2019	$2.5672	Annual
March 6, 2018	April 25, 2018	$2.6676	Annual
March 1, 2017	April 20, 2017	$2.4606	Annual
February 24, 2016	April 15, 2016	$2.4749	Annual
March 2, 2015	April 20, 2015	$2.5242	Annual
February 27, 2014	April 10, 2014	$2.7186	Annual
February 26, 2013	April 5, 2013	$2.2670	Annual
February 27, 2012	April 5, 2012	$2.2043	Annual
February 24, 2011	April 8, 2011	$2.3634	Annual
March 2, 2010	April 13, 2010	$1.9484	Annual
February 24, 2009	April 6, 2009	$1.5412	Annual
February 26, 2008	April 11, 2008	$1.5375	Annual
March 6, 2007	April 10, 2007	$0.9686	Annual
February 28, 2006	April 3, 2006	$0.8942	Annual
March 1, 2005	April 6, 2005	$0.8635	Annual
February 24, 2004	March 30, 2004	$0.7222	Annual
March 4, 2003	April 7, 2003	$0.6272	Annual
March 21, 2002	April 22, 2002	$0.4677	Annual
March 22, 2001	April 20, 2001	$0.4498	Annual
November 14, 2000	—	$0.9660	Semi-Annual
April 12, 2000	May 11, 2000	$0.8024	Annual
April 21, 1999	May 24, 1999	$0.9526	Annual
April 21, 1998	May 19, 1998	$0.8364	Annual
April 16, 1997	May 15, 1997	$0.6806	Annual
February 26, 1997	March 19, 1997	$3.2340	Irregular

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Frequently asked questions

Does NVS pay a dividend?: Yes. Novartis AG pays a annual dividend, currently yielding 3.26% based on trailing twelve-month payments of $4.74 per share.
How much does NVS pay in dividends?: $4.74 per share over the last twelve months, paid annual. Special and one-off distributions are excluded from that figure because they do not recur.
When is the next NVS ex-dividend date?: No upcoming ex-dividend date is currently on record for NVS. Dates appear here once the company declares them.