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AstraZeneca (AZN) Dividend

AstraZeneca PLC · Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General · semiannual payer

$190.07

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As of Nov 5, 2026, AstraZeneca (AZN) pays a twice-yearly dividend, or $3.20 a year, a 1.69% yield at its $190.07 share price. It pays twice a year, usually in March and September. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

1.69%

Annual Dividend

$3.20

Payout Ratio

45%

5-Yr Growth

2.3%

Ex-Date

Aug 7, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about AZN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) has a forward dividend yield of 1.69%, based on an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and a share price of $190.07.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (79 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • AZN last cut its regular dividend in 2009.
  • AZN's most recent ex-dividend date was Feb 19, 2026, for a dividend of $2.15 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN pays out 45% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AZN's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN's 1.69% yield is 23% below its five-year average yield of 2.19%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AZN is $130.38 per share, 31% below the $190.07 share price, so AZN screens as overvalued.
  • AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AZN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AZN

Is AZN a good dividend stock?

Yes

AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 1.69% ($3.20/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (45%)
  • 70% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2009

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.69%
Payout Ratio
45%
Annual Dividend
$3.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 7, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.17
Market Cap
$294.8B
P/E Ratio
26.9
5-Yr Total Return
70%
52-Week Range
$153.41 – $212.71
Dividend Safety
B · 79/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)

AZN dividend changes

AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays a variable dividend: across the 67 payments on record since 1993, 24 were higher than the one before and 4 lower. The latest change was up 2.5% to $2.15 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 19, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 19, 2026Higher$2.10 → $2.15+2.5%
Aug 8, 2025Higher$1.00 → $1.03+3.0%
Feb 21, 2025Higher$1.97 → $2.10+6.6%
Aug 9, 2024Higher$0.930 → $1.00+7.5%
Feb 22, 2024Higher$0.930 → $1.97+111.8%
Aug 10, 2023Higher$0.900 → $0.930+3.3%
Aug 11, 2022Higher$0.900 → $0.930+3.3%
Aug 14, 2013Higher$0.850 → $0.900+5.9%
Aug 8, 2012Higher$0.700 → $0.900+28.6%
Aug 4, 2011Higher$0.590 → $0.850+44.1%
Aug 4, 2010Higher$0.550 → $0.700+27.3%
Aug 5, 2009Higher$0.520 → $0.590+13.5%
Every AZN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
AZN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 7, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AZN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →AZN dividend calculator100 shares pay $320.00 a year, $160.00 every six monthsCalculate →AZN total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AZN a good dividend stock?

Yes. AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 1.69% ($3.20/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is AZN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AZN's fair value is about $130.38 versus a $190.07 share price — so it looks overvalued (-31% vs. fair value).

Is AZN's dividend safe?

AZN has a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2009, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AZN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AZN is about $130.38 per share, about 31% below the current $190.07 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AZN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AZN screens as "yes" and overvalued. AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 1.69% ($3.20/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AZN cut its dividend?

AZN earns a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2009). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AZN pay a dividend?

Yes. AstraZeneca PLC pays a semiannual dividend of about $3.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.69%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of AZN pay?

At $3.20 per share a year, 100 shares of AZN pay $320.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $160.00 every six months. Buying them costs about $19,007 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is AZN's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN's forward dividend yield is 1.69%, based on a $3.20 annual dividend and a $190.07 share price.

What is AZN's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN pays $3.20 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is AZN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN's payout ratio is 45% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AZN grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next AZN ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AZN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Feb 19, 2026, for $2.15 per share.

Income Calculator

At $3.20 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$160.00
Annual$320.00
Monthly avg$26.67
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