Novo Nordisk A/S
EURO STOXX 600NOVO.B.CO/Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General/NASDAQ Copenhagen
Dividend Yield
3.82%
DKK 11.70 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
NOVO.B.CO's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 42.7% earnings payout ratio & 34.6% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 167.7% fcf payout ratio & 0.8x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 40.21% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 42.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 32.0xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 71.4%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 167.7%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Current Ratio: 0.8xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Payout & Coverage
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CautionProfitability
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Very SafeAbout Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. It operates through two segments, Obesity and Diabetes Care, and Rare Disease. The Obesity and Diabetes care segment provides products for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and other emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company also provides NovoPen 6 and NovoPen Echo Plus, smart insulin pens; Dose Check, an insulin dose guidance application; and growth hormone pens and injection needles. It operates in Europe, Canada, the United States, Japan, Korea, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.82%
Annual Dividend
DKK 11.70
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
42.69%
FCF Payout Ratio
167.70%
52-Week Range
DKK 224.25 - DKK 464.60
Dividend History (2016–2025)
NOVO.B.CO annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
NOVO.B.CO earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 27, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
61.08%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
40.21%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
317.94%
5-Year Total Growth
441.86%
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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