Overview Dividends

OTTR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

OTTR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 2.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.50%
Payout Ratio 31.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.71%
Consistency Lifetime 97.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.66%
Payout FCF 80.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 69.87%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 15.9%
Total Return 5y: 126.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,331 M 13.0% 15.6%
EBR 24,817 M 8.65% 21.1%
ENGI 62,134 M 6.24% 16.6%
ENIC 5,561 M 6.16% 8.50%
DTW 3,843 M 6.11% 6.63%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 35,320 M 254% 75.3%
CIG 6,331 M 159% 27.2%
CEG 110,364 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,134 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,176 M 11.5% 97.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 6.24% Yield
CIG
Companhia Energetica de
 13.00% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.24% Yield
NRG
NRG Energy
 1.23% Yield

OTTR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.62%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.64%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.68%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-10 Quarterly 0.525 12.2% 0.65%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.468 0% 0.59%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.468 0% 0.52%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.468 0% 0.5%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.468 6.8% 0.52%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.438 0% 0.55%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.438 0% 0.48%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.438 0% 0.56%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.438 6.1% 0.69%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.76%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.52%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.66%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.413 5.9% 0.69%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.59%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.73%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.84%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.39 5.4% 0.92%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-09 Quarterly 0.35 4.5% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-09 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-10 Quarterly 0.335 4.7% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-09 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-09 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.32 2.2% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-10 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-10 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.313 1.6% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.308 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.308 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.308 0.3% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.307 1.3% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.303 2% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.297 0% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.297 0% N/A

OTTR Dividend FAQ

Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) operates three diversified segments-Electric, Manufacturing, and Plastics-serving utility customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota and producing a range of industrial and consumer products across the United States. The Electric segment generates power from coal, fuel oil, natural gas, solar, and wind, and participates in MISO markets, while the Manufacturing arm provides contract machining, metal stamping, and plastic horticultural containers for RV, agricultural, and construction markets. The Plastics segment produces PVC piping for municipal, rural, and specialty water systems, distributing through wholesalers, independent reps, and direct sales forces.

What is the Dividend Yield of OTTR?

As of January 2026, OTTR`s dividend yield is 2.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.10 USD by the current share price of 84.08.

Does OTTR pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, OTTR paid a dividend of 2.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.525 USD.

How often does OTTR pay dividends?

OTTR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, OTTR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

OTTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for OTTR for the next 4 payments are between 0.455 (-13.3%) and 0.46 (-12.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will OTTR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for OTTR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of OTTR?

OTTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.71% per year.
Strong growth: OTTR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of OTTR?

OTTR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.66%. If you bought OTTR's shares at 37.10 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.66% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of OTTR?

OTTR Payout Consistency is 97.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Otter Tail has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does OTTR have a good Dividend Yield?

OTTR`s 2.50% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OTTR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OTTR is 31.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of OTTR?

OTTR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

OTTR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in OTTR's Outstanding Shares?

Otter Tail's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.09% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has OTTR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 16, 2000 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 23,912,000
1986 23,920,000 +0.03%
1987 23,936,000 +0.07%
1988 23,936,000
1989 23,590,000 -1.45%
1990 22,446,000 -4.85%
1991 22,370,000 -0.34%
1992 22,360,000 -0.04%
1993 22,360,000
1994 22,360,000
1995 22,360,000
1996 22,430,000 +0.31%
1997 23,462,000 +4.6%
1998 23,760,000 +1.27%
1999 23,850,000 +0.38%
2000 25,892,500 +8.56%
2001 34,345,300 +32.65%
2002 29,839,800 -13.12%
2003 25,669,900 -13.97%
2004 26,900,800 +4.8%
2005 29,523,700 +9.75%
2006 29,444,500 -0.27%
2007 30,217,500 +2.63%
2008 35,497,300 +17.47%
2009 35,857,300 +1.01%
2010 36,721,700 +2.41%
2011 35,952,600 -2.09%
2012 36,256,400 +0.85%
2013 36,384,200 +0.35%
2014 37,049,300 +1.83%
2015 37,868,400 +2.21%
2016 39,551,800 +4.45%
2017 39,854,800 +0.77%
2018 39,922,500 +0.17%
2019 40,047,600 +0.31%
2020 41,420,000 +3.43%
2021 41,894,000 +1.14%
2022 41,932,000 +0.09%
2023 42,065,000 +0.32%
2024 42,088,000 +0.05%
2025 42,138,000 +0.12%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-08 02:41