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
$3.92
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.78
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.37%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.1%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
N/A
Ex-dividend Date
Mar 12, 2025
3.61 %
55.62
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | 3.87 | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 | - |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3.74 | Mar 07, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Feb 02, 2023 | 3.499 | Mar 09, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Feb 03, 2022 | 3.325 | Mar 08, 2022 | Mar 09, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 3.199 | Mar 04, 2021 | Mar 05, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 3.087 | Mar 03, 2020 | Mar 04, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 2.817 | Mar 02, 2015 | Mar 04, 2015 | Apr 20, 2015 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2019 | 1116:1000 | -0.06% | -0.27% |
| May 11, 2000 | 2:1 | 0 | +1.21% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Novartis AG (NVS) 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. Novartis AG is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is NVS'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%. NVS's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.37.
When did NVS last pay a dividend?
NVS last paid dividends on null, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-03-12.
When was the last time NVS stock split?
NVS stock split took place on 09-04-2019.
How did NVS's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Apr 9, 2019, when Novartis AG went through a 1116:1000 split leaving the shareholder with 1116 share(s) who previously owned 1000 NVS share(s).