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Novo Nordisk A/S

Dividend Aristocrat
NOVO.B.CO|Healthcare|Drug Manufacturers - General||P/E 10.3|MCap 1.6T|Omx Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About 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

4.91%

Annual Dividend

DKK 11.65

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

50.59%

FCF Payout Ratio

178.56%

Stock Price

52-Week Range

Dividend Health Score

77/ 100Safe

NOVO.B.CO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 50.6% earnings payout ratio and 34.6% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 178.6% fcf payout ratio and 0.8x current ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, NOVO.B.CO has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 14 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
50.6%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
178.6%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
34.6%Safe
Interest Coverage
32.0xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
19.3%Safe
Current Ratio
0.8xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
67.5Safe

Profitability

Very Safe
Return on Equity
60.7%Very Safe
Operating Margin
44.5%Very Safe
Gross Margin
80.9%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
10+ yrsVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
40.2%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

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

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 27, 2026

Next Payment Date

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

8

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

DKK 0.00

Annual Income

DKK 1,165.00

Quarterly Income

DKK 291.25

Monthly Income

DKK 97.08

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NOVO.B.CO's current dividend yield?
Novo Nordisk A/S (NOVO.B.CO) currently has a dividend yield of 4.91%, based on a stock price of — and an annual dividend of DKK 11.65.
When is NOVO.B.CO's next dividend payment date?
NOVO.B.CO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-27 and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does NOVO.B.CO pay in dividends per year?
Novo Nordisk A/S paid DKK 11.65 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has NOVO.B.CO been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Novo Nordisk A/S is a 8. Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 40.21%, a 3-year CAGR of 61.08%.
Is NOVO.B.CO's dividend safe?
Novo Nordisk A/S has a payout ratio of 50.59%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 178.56%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is NOVO.B.CO's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Novo Nordisk A/S's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for healthcare companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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