AZN Dividend History & Yield
AstraZeneca PLC · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 163 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $2.153 | $215.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 345 days) | Sep 2, 2027 | $2.153 | $215.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AZN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.306 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much AZN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 279 | $44,600 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,394 | $223,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,787 | $446,001 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.69%. $10,000 in AZN would currently pay about $269 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AZN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | — | $2.153 | +109.0% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $1.03 | -51.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $2.10 | +110.0% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | — | $1.00 | -49.2% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $1.97 | +111.8% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | — | $0.93 | -52.8% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $1.97 | +111.8% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | — | $0.93 | -52.8% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $1.97 | +118.9% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | — | $1.90 | +111.1% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | — | $1.90 | +111.1% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | — | $1.90 | +111.1% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | — | $1.90 | +111.1% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | — | $1.90 | +111.1% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
| Feb 17, 2016 | — | $1.90 | +111.1% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
| Feb 18, 2015 | — | $1.90 | +111.1% |
| Aug 13, 2014 | — | $0.90 | -52.6% |
Payout risk check
AZN scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About AstraZeneca PLC
AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company offers Imjudo, Datroway, Iressa, Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Lynparza, Calquence, Enhertu, Orpathys, Truqap, Zoladex, Faslodex, Crestor, Andexxa, Onglyza, Symlin, XIGDUO XR, Atacand, Atacand HCT, Atacand Plus, Farxiga/Forxiga, Plendil, Modip, Splendil, Munobal, Flodil, Tenormin, Tenormine, Prenormine, Atenol, Zestril, Brilinta/Brilique, Komboglyze, Qtern, Wainua, Byetta, Lokelma, Seloken ZOK, Toprol-XL, Betaloc ZOK, XIGDUO, Accolate, Accoleit, Vanticon, Bricanyl Respules, Eklira Genuair/Tudorza/Bretaris, Pulmicort Turbuhaler, Symbicort…
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General. First dividend on our records: Sep 24, 1993. 67 payments tracked.
AZN dividend FAQ
When is AZN's next ex-dividend date?
AZN's next ex-dividend date is Feb 18, 2027 (in 163 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.153 per share, expected on Mar 4, 2027.
How often does AZN pay dividends?
AZN pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.153 per share with an ex-date of Feb 19, 2026.
What is AZN's dividend yield?
AZN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.35%, based on $2.153 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $160.04. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.306 per share, is 2.69%.
How much does AZN pay per share?
AZN pays about $2.153 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $4.306 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $430.60 a year.
Has AZN grown or cut its dividend?
AZN has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 5.1% a year (-31.2% over the last year). AZN did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of AZN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.69%, you would need about 279 shares of AZN (roughly $44,600 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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