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MDU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

MDU has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 0.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.76%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.54
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -11.65%
Overall Dividend Rating 16.29%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.44%
Payout Ratio 60.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y -54.11%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 7.6% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 133.7% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SPH 1,277 M 6.91% 12.5%
NJR 4,569 M 4.04% 6.51%
SR 4,863 M 3.82% 6.01%
SWX 5,769 M 3.87% 5.78%
NWN 1,916 M 4.20% 4.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CPK 2,973 M 9.83% 97.6%
ATO 27,641 M 8.73% 98.3%
NJR 4,569 M 7.73% 95.8%
OGS 4,961 M 5.14% 100%
SR 4,863 M 4.90% 74.0%

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NJR
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 4.04% Yield
CPK
Chesapeake Utilities
 2.62% Yield
ATO
Atmos Energy
 2.14% Yield
OGS
One Gas
 3.48% Yield
NFG
National Fuel Gas
 2.55% Yield
SR
Spire
 3.82% Yield

MDU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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%
2021-06-09 2021-06-10 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% 0.64%
2021-03-10 2021-03-11 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% 0.7%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2021-01-01 Quarterly 0.213 2.4% N/A
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.208 0% N/A
2020-06-10 2020-06-11 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.208 0% N/A
2020-03-11 2020-03-12 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.208 0% N/A
2019-12-11 2019-12-12 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.208 2.5% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.203 0% N/A
2019-06-12 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.203 0% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.203 0% N/A
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.203 2.5% N/A
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.198 0% N/A
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-07-01 Quarterly 0.198 0% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.198 0% N/A
2017-12-13 2017-12-14 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.198 2.6% N/A
2017-09-13 2017-09-14 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.193 0% N/A
2017-06-06 2017-06-08 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.193 0% N/A
2017-03-07 2017-03-09 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.193 0% N/A
2016-12-06 2016-12-08 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.193 2.7% N/A
2016-09-06 2016-09-08 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2016-01-01 Quarterly 0.188 2.7% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.183 0% N/A
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.183 0.5% N/A
2015-03-10 2015-03-12 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.182 -0.5% N/A
2014-12-09 2014-12-11 2015-01-01 Quarterly 0.183 2.8% N/A
2014-09-09 2014-09-11 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.178 0% N/A
2014-06-10 2014-06-12 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.178 0% N/A
2014-03-11 2014-03-13 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.178 0% N/A
2013-12-10 2013-12-12 2014-01-01 Quarterly 0.178 2.9% N/A
2013-09-10 2013-09-12 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.173 0% N/A

MDU Dividend FAQ

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) is a regulated utility that operates three core segments-Electric, Natural Gas Distribution, and Pipeline-delivering electricity across Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, and supplying natural-gas service in eight western and mid-western states. The Pipeline segment provides regulated natural-gas transportation and underground storage primarily in the Rocky Mountain and northern Great Plains regions, while a non-regulated unit offers cathodic-protection and other energy-related services.

What is the Dividend Yield of MDU?

As of December 2025, MDU`s dividend yield is 2.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.54 USD by the current share price of 19.59.

Does MDU pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, MDU paid a dividend of 0.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-11 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

How often does MDU pay dividends?

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

MDU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MDU for the next 4 payments are between 0.137 (-2.1%) and 0.426 (+204.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MDU pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for MDU Resources (MDU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MDU?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MDU?

MDU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -11.65% per year.
Negative growth: MDU's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MDU?

MDU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.44%. If you bought MDU's shares at 8.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.44% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MDU?

MDU Payout Consistency is 88.3%. 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.
Moderately consistent: MDU Resources has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MDU have a good Dividend Yield?

MDU`s 2.76% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MDU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MDU is 60.0%. 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 16.29%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-12 02:38