ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN) Return on equity 2016–2025
ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
21.0%FY2025 · since FY2016: 23.6% → 21.0%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 21.0% | +3.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 17.2% | +2.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 15.2% | +6.3 pp |
| FY2022 | 8.9% | +8.6 pp |
| FY2021 | 0.3% | -20.2 pp |
| FY2020 | 20.5% | +10.3 pp |
| FY2019 | 10.2% | -7.1 pp |
| FY2018 | 17.3% | -2.8 pp |
| FY2017 | 20.1% | -3.5 pp |
| FY2016 | 23.6% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice