STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.90
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.45
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.72%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.83%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Sep 08, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Aug 08, 2025
2.44 %
52.89
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | 0.515 | Aug 08, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 1.05 | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 0.5 | Aug 09, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 | Sep 09, 2024 |
| Feb 08, 2024 | 0.985 | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 0.465 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 0.985 | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Feb 09, 2023 | 0.985 | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 0.465 | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Feb 10, 2022 | 0.985 | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 0.45 | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 0.95 | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Jul 30, 2020 | 0.45 | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Feb 14, 2020 | 0.95 | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Jul 29, 2019 | 0.45 | Aug 08, 2019 | Aug 09, 2019 | Sep 09, 2019 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2015 | 2:1 | -0.87% | +0.71% |
| Apr 08, 1998 | 3:1 | -0.94% | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. AstraZeneca PLC is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is AZN's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. AZN's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.72.
When did AZN last pay a dividend?
AZN last paid dividends on 2025-09-08, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-08-08.
When was the last time AZN stock split?
AZN stock split took place on 27-07-2015.
How did AZN's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jul 27, 2015, when AstraZeneca PLC went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 AZN share(s).