AZN — AstraZeneca PLC
Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | AZN | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% | 1.76% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.47% | 5.76% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 27.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 34 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +146.2% | 1.0% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
6.58%
3-Year Growth
2.87%
5-Year Growth
2.47%
10-Year Growth
1.21%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 20, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 23, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $1.5950 | +209.71% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5150 | -50.95% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $1.0500 | +110.00% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5000 | -49.24% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.9850 | +111.83% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.4650 | -52.79% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.9850 | +111.83% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.4650 | -52.79% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.9850 | +118.89% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.4500 | -52.63% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.9500 | +111.11% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.4500 | -52.63% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.9500 | +111.11% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.4500 | -52.63% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.9500 | +111.11% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.4500 | -52.63% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $0.9500 | +111.11% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.4500 | -52.63% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.9500 | +111.11% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.4500 | -52.63% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AstraZeneca PLC pay a dividend?
Yes, AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays a semi-annual dividend with a yield of 1.15%.
What is AZN's dividend yield?
AZN's current dividend yield is 1.15%. The annual dividend is $2.11.
When is AZN's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for AZN has not been announced yet.
How many years has AstraZeneca PLC increased its dividend?
AstraZeneca PLC has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.