Astrazeneca (AZN) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Semi-annual
- Trailing 12 months
- $3.23
- Forward yield
- 1.94%
- Payout ratio
- 33.3%
AstraZeneca pays a dividend twice a year. Its most recent payment, $1.06 per share, had an ex-date of August 7, 2026 and was paid on September 8, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $3.23 per share, a yield of about 2.03% at a share price of $158.84.
The record is short. The table holds only two payments, both in 2026. The first, $2.17 per share, went ex-dividend on February 20, 2026 and was paid on March 23, 2026. The second, $1.06 per share, came about six months later. The February payment was roughly twice the size of the August one. Those two payments make up the full trailing-twelve-month total. With only one year of data, there are no earlier calendar-year totals to compare, no history of increases or decreases, and the source gives no growth streak.
If the twice-a-year spacing holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend around late February 2027 and be paid around late March. In the one year shown, the larger of the two payments came with the February ex-date. A longer record will be needed before the size and rhythm of the dividend can be described with more confidence.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $1.06 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $2.17 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Astrazeneca (AZN) pay a dividend?
Yes. Astrazeneca pays a semi-annual dividend; the most recent payment was $1.06 per share.
What is AZN's dividend yield?
Astrazeneca paid $3.23 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.94% at the last price of $166.68. Click here to learn more
When is AZN's most recent ex-dividend date?
Astrazeneca's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 7, 2026, payable on Sep 8, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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