NVO Dividend History & Yield
Novo Nordisk A/S · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 158 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.579 | $57.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 340 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.579 | $57.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NVO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.158 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NVO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,037 | $46,176 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,182 | $230,881 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,363 | $461,762 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.60%. $10,000 in NVO would currently pay about $260 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NVO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | — | $0.579 | -54.6% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $1.275 | +118.3% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | — | $0.584 | -46.9% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $1.099 | +114.2% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | — | $0.513 | -44.8% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.93 | +110.4% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | — | $0.442 | -25.7% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.5945 | +103.6% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.292 | -43.6% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.518 | +86.0% |
| Aug 16, 2021 | — | $0.2785 | -41.3% |
| Mar 26, 2021 | — | $0.4745 | +83.2% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | — | $0.259 | -34.2% |
| Mar 27, 2020 | — | $0.3935 | +75.3% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | — | $0.2245 | -43.1% |
| Mar 22, 2019 | — | $0.3945 | +69.0% |
| Aug 17, 2018 | — | $0.2335 | -30.3% |
| Mar 23, 2018 | — | $0.335 | +41.4% |
| Aug 17, 2017 | — | $0.237 | -28.5% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.3315 | +48.3% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | — | $0.2235 | -53.6% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | — | $0.482 | +26.8% |
| Mar 19, 2015 | — | $0.38 | -8.4% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.415 | +30.3% |
Payout risk check
NVO scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
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 Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. It operates through two segments, Obesity and Diabetes Care, and Rare Disease. The Obesity and Diabetes care segment provides products for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and other emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General. First dividend on our records: Apr 23, 1982. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 10, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NVO dividend FAQ
When is NVO's next ex-dividend date?
NVO's next ex-dividend date is Feb 15, 2027 (in 158 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.579 per share, expected on Mar 1, 2027.
How often does NVO pay dividends?
NVO pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.579 per share with an ex-date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is NVO's dividend yield?
NVO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.16%, based on $1.854 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.158 per share, is 2.60%.
How much does NVO pay per share?
NVO pays about $0.579 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.158 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $115.80 a year.
Has NVO grown or cut its dividend?
NVO has raised its annual dividend for 6 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.7% a year (+10.2% over the last year). NVO did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of NVO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.60%, you would need about 1,037 shares of NVO (roughly $46,176 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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