Dividend compounder review

NVS

Novartis AG ADR · NYSE · US

Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General

Score95.25/100
Confidence100.00/100
DecisionBuyable Now
RatingExceptional Dividend Compounder
Scoring

Quality breakdown

Dividend Reliability 21.8 / 25 Payment history, cuts, growth, and regularity.
Dividend Sustainability 18.5 / 20 Payout, free cash flow, dividend cover, and debt.
Business Quality 25.0 / 25 Scale, cash generation, growth, margins, and returns.
Valuation Discipline 15.0 / 15 Yield, P/E, and price stretch versus long-term trend.
Long-Term Trend 15.0 / 15 Trend line, long return history, and drawdown control.
Metrics

Dividend and business context

Dividend Years25
Dividend Yield3.08%
Payout Ratio67.9%
Dividend Cut 5YNo
Net Income$14.0B
Free Cash Flow$15.2B
FCF Covers DividendYes
Debt / Equity1.21
P/E22.0
Revenue Growth 5Y1.9%
Net Margin23.9%
ROE34.9%
Price vs Trend5.5%
3Y Return68.6%
5Y Return99.6%
CurrencyUSD
Dividend diary

Activity record

NVS qualified as a dividend compounder candidate Qualified · Positive

Score 95.25/100, decision Buyable Now.

Dividend increased 19.5% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 3.994 to 4.773.

NVS dividend payment 4.773 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

Dividend increased 6.8% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 3.74 to 3.994.

NVS dividend payment 3.994 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

Dividend increased 7.8% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 3.469 to 3.74.

NVS dividend payment 3.74 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

NVS dividend payment 3.469 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

NVS dividend payment 3.357 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

Dividend increased 11.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 3.042 to 3.378.

NVS dividend payment 3.378 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

Dividend increased 18.5% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 2.567 to 3.042.

NVS dividend payment 3.042 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

NVS dividend payment 2.567 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

Dividend increased 8.4% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 2.461 to 2.668.

NVS dividend payment 2.668 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

NVS dividend payment 2.461 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

NVS dividend payment 2.475 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.

NVS dividend payment 2.524 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for Novartis AG ADR.