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Yield 12m 2.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.40
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 1.35%
Overall Dividend Rating 46.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.12%
Payout Ratio 44.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 92.9%
Total Return 12m: 26.36%
#4 in Group
Total Return 5y: 164.91%
#2 in Group
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SPB 1,156m 25.8% 51.8%
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UGI 7,035m 5.07% 6.19%
SWX 5,321m 5.02% 5.99%
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(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
CPK 3,040m 7.79% 99.6%
ATO 25,619m 6.93% 100%
BIPC 4,397m 10.8% 96.2%
NJR 4,966m 6.13% 99.2%
OGS 4,705m 4.10% 100%

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MDU Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.79%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2025-01-01 Quarterly 0.13 80.5% 0.68%
2024-09-12 2024-09-12 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.072 4% 0.29%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.0693 0% 0.28%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.0692 -0% 0.3%
2023-12-13 2023-12-14 2024-01-01 Quarterly 0.0693 0.36%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-10-01 Quarterly 0.0693 -68.9% 0.35%
2023-06-12 2023-06-13 2023-07-01 Quarterly 0.2225 162.4% 1.08%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-04-01 Quarterly 0.0848 0.27%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2023-01-01 Quarterly 0.0848 2.3% 0.28%
2022-09-07 2022-09-08 2022-10-01 Quarterly 0.0829 0.28%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.0829 0.3% 0.3%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.0826 0.32%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2022-01-01 Quarterly 0.0826 2.4% 0.29%
2021-09-08 2021-09-09 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.0807 -0.3% 0.26%
2021-06-09 2021-06-10 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.081 0.24%
2021-03-10 2021-03-11 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.081 0.27%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2021-01-01 Quarterly 0.081 2.4% 0.33%
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.0791 0.34%
2020-06-10 2020-06-11 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.0791 0.34%
2020-03-11 2020-03-12 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.0791
2019-12-11 2019-12-12 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.0791 2.5%
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.0772
2019-06-12 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.0772
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.0772
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.0772 2.9%
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.075 -0.4%
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-07-01 Quarterly 0.0753
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.0753
2017-12-13 2017-12-14 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.0753 2.6%
2017-09-13 2017-09-14 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.0734
2017-06-06 2017-06-08 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.0734
2017-03-07 2017-03-09 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.0734
2016-12-06 2016-12-08 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.0734 2.7%
2016-09-06 2016-09-08 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.0715
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.0715
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.0715
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2016-01-01 Quarterly 0.0715 2.7%
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.0696
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.0696

MDU Dividend FAQ

Does MDU pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, MDU paid a dividend of 0.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-13.

What is the Dividend Yield of MDU?

As of May 2025, MDU`s dividend yield is 2.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.40 USD by the current share price of 17.37.

How often does MDU pay dividends?

MDU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MDU has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MDU?

The next ex-dividend date for MDU Resources (MDU) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MDU?

MDU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.35% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MDU?

MDU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.12%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought MDU Resources five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.40) divided by the purchase price five years ago (6.56):

What is the Payout Consistency of MDU?

MDU Payout Consistency is 92.9%.
Highly consistent: MDU Resources has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MDU have a good Dividend Yield?

MDU`s 2.39% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MDU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MDU is 44.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MDU?

MDU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.02%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MDU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MDU`s Outstanding Shares?

MDU Resources`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.42% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has MDU Resources ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2024-11-01 with a factor of 1805:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.8.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 86,889,000
1986 88,989,300 +2.42%
1987 91,247,200 +2.54%
1988 95,047,100 +4.16%
1989 92,092,300 -3.11%
1990 90,045,500 -2.22%
1991 90,044,800 -0%
1992 106,417,800 +18.18%
1993 98,084,900 -7.83%
1994 98,853,900 +0.78%
1995 96,798,200 -2.08%
1996 98,231,200 +1.48%
1997 101,589,100 +3.42%
1998 117,246,500 +15.41%
1999 128,364,800 +9.48%
2000 147,161,300 +14.64%
2001 156,305,300 +6.21%
2002 165,478,500 +5.87%
2003 171,987,000 +3.93%
2004 176,740,500 +2.76%
2005 179,823,000 +1.74%
2006 181,341,000 +0.84%
2007 182,599,000 +0.69%
2008 183,219,000 +0.34%
2009 188,000,000 +2.61%
2010 188,700,000 +0.37%
2011 188,900,000 +0.11%
2012 188,800,000 -0.05%
2013 189,800,000 +0.53%
2014 194,200,000 +2.32%
2015 195,300,000 +0.57%
2016 195,900,000 +0.31%
2017 195,600,000 -0.15%
2018 196,400,000 +0.41%
2019 200,500,000 +2.09%
2020 200,900,000 +0.2%
2021 203,800,000 +1.44%
2022 203,900,000 +0.05%
2023 204,100,000 +0.1%
2024 205,200,000 +0.54%