# Novartis AG (NVS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Novartis AG is a holding company, which engages in the business of developing, manufacturing, and marketing healthcare products. Its product portfolio is heavily focused on innovative prescription medicines, especially oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular diseases, supplemented by established older brands and a wide range of specialized therapies. The company was founded on February 29, 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $153.64 USD |
| Market Cap | $292.03B |
| P/E (TTM) | 17.70 |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.68 |
| 52-Week Range | $121.57 – $170.46 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.09% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.09% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $4.74 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $4.74 /share |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 2 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 18.7% / 10.7% / 8.2% / 6.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 70.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 57.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 70.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 57.0% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | $4.7403 | 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-03-12 | $3.9940 | 2025-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | $3.1986 | 2024-04-19 |
| 2023-03-09 | $3.4987 | 2023-03-20 |
| 2022-03-08 | $3.3253 | 2022-03-17 |
| 2021-03-04 | $3.1991 | 2021-03-15 |
| 2020-03-03 | $3.0874 | 2020-03-12 |
| 2019-03-04 | $2.5672 | 2019-03-13 |
| 2018-03-06 | $2.6676 | 2018-04-25 |
| 2017-03-01 | $2.4606 | 2017-04-20 |
| 2016-02-24 | $2.4749 | 2016-04-15 |
| 2015-03-02 | $2.5242 | 2015-04-20 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nvs/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Novartis AG do?

Novartis AG (NVS) operates in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is NVS's market cap?

Novartis AG (NVS) has a market capitalization of approximately $292.03 billion, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does NVS pay a dividend?

Yes, Novartis AG (NVS) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.09%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does NVS pay dividends?

Novartis AG pays dividends annually. The forward annual rate is $4.74 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is NVS's payout ratio?

Novartis AG's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nvs
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nvs/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nvs/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nvs/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nvs/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nvs/peers

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