NOVT

Novanta Inc.

NOVTU

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments · Stock · quarterly payer

$61.21

Overvalued · -47% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.82%

Annual Dividend

$2.34

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about NOVTU's dividend

Data as of Oct 27, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Oct 27, 2026, Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) has a forward dividend yield of 3.82%, based on an annual dividend of $2.34 per share and a share price of $61.21.
NOVTU has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
NOVTU's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NOVTU is $32.40 per share, 47% below the $61.21 share price, so NOVTU screens as overvalued.
Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 3 payments on record since 2026. Its most recent change was a 14.0% increase to $0.813 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 30, 2026.

Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "NOVTU Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NOVTU

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) yields 3.82% ($2.34 a year per share).

Is NOVTU a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.82% ($2.34/yr), with 0 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 3.82%
Payout Ratio: —
Annual Dividend: $2.34
5-Yr Avg Growth: —
Ex-Dividend Date: Oct 30, 2026
Years of Growth: 0
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 1.73
Market Cap: —
P/E Ratio: —
5-Yr Total Return: —
52-Week Range: $47.57 – $76.95
Dividend Safety: —
Ever Cut?: No

NOVTU dividend raises and cuts

Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 3 payments on record since 2026. Its most recent change was a 14.0% increase to $0.813 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 30, 2026.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Apr 30, 2026	Raise	$0.713 → $0.813	+14.0%

Every NOVTU payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)

NOVTU ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →NOVTU dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NOVTU a good dividend stock?

Mixed. Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.82% ($2.34/yr), with 0 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is NOVTU undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NOVTU's fair value is about $32.40 versus a $61.21 share price — so it looks overvalued (-47% vs. fair value).

What is NOVTU's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for NOVTU is about $32.40 per share, about 47% below the current $61.21 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is NOVTU a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NOVTU screens as "mixed" and overvalued. Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.82% ($2.34/yr), with 0 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.