AZN — AstraZeneca PLC
Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | AZN | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% | 1.41% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.46% | 5.87% |
| Payout Ratio | 31.8% | 26.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 34 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | +120.7% | 14.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
6.33%
3-Year Growth
2.86%
5-Year Growth
2.46%
10-Year Growth
1.21%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Aug 7, 2026
Next Payment
Sep 8, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 20, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 23, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | $1.0600 | -33.54% |
| 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% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
31.8%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
40.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.99 | $1.82B |
| Q1 2025 | $1.88 | $2.74B |
| Q2 2025 | $1.58 | $1.46B |
| Q3 2025 | $1.63 | $3.41B |
Peer Comparison
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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 August 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.