MDU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield
MDU has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 0.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
4,329 M | 2.91% | 5.41% |
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| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
4,329 M | 14.51% | 98.9% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,672 M | 7.11% | 100.0% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
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MDU Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | 2026-06-11 | 2026-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2026-03-12 | 2026-03-12 | 2026-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-11 | 2026-01-01 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2025-09-11 | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.14 | +7.7% | 0.86% |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-12 | 2025-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-12 | 2025-01-01 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2024-09-12 | 2024-09-12 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.13 | +4% | 0.52% |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2023-12-13 | 2023-12-14 | 2024-01-01 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2023-09-13 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.125 | -43.9% | 0.64% |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-13 | 2023-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.223 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.223 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-01 | Quarterly | 0.223 | +2.3% | 0.73% |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-08 | 2022-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.218 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.218 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.218 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-01 | Quarterly | 0.218 | +2.3% | 0.77% |
| 2021-09-08 | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.213 | 0% | 0.68% |
MDU Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, MDU's dividend yield is 2.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.56 USD by the current share price of 20.83.
As of July 2026, MDU paid a dividend of 0.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-11 and the payout was 0.14 USD.
MDU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MDU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-11.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MDU for the next payments are between 0.133 (-5.0%) and 0.147 (+5.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.66%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for MDU Resources (MDU) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for MDU Resources (MDU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MDU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.5% per year. Strong growth: MDU's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MDU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.41%. If you bought MDU's shares at 10.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.41% of your original purchase price.
MDU Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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: MDU Resources has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MDU's 2.91% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MDU is 60.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
MDU's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.14%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MDU Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-07 02:36 UTC