MDU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield
MDU has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 0.57 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Gas Utilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
30,629 M | 6.34% | 10.51% |
| ENG MC Enagás S.A. |
5,118 M | 6.57% | 7.86% |
| IG MI Italgas |
10,183 M | 4.52% | 9.45% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
5,203 M | 3.96% | 6.66% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,498 M | 3.75% | 5.97% |
| NWN NYSE Northwest Natural Gas |
2,181 M | 4.01% | 5.39% |
| BIPC NYSE Brookfield Infrastructure |
4,665 M | 4.15% | 4.99% |
| UGI NYSE UGI |
8,185 M | 4.09% | 4.28% |
| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
3,898 M | 2.80% | 5.90% |
| OGS NYSE One Gas |
5,093 M | 3.30% | 4.68% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG MI Italgas |
10,183 M | 13.50% | 100.0% |
| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
3,898 M | 16.51% | 98.9% |
| ATO NYSE Atmos Energy |
29,573 M | 9.57% | 100.0% |
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
30,629 M | 10.95% | 98.1% |
| CPK NYSE Chesapeake Utilities |
3,578 M | 8.64% | 100.0% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,498 M | 6.94% | 100.0% |
| BIPC NYSE Brookfield Infrastructure |
4,665 M | 6.03% | 100.0% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
5,203 M | 4.64% | 100.0% |
| NFG NYSE National Fuel Gas |
7,030 M | 4.04% | 100.0% |
| OGS NYSE One Gas |
5,093 M | 2.35% | 100.0% |
MDU Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | 2026-09-10 | 2026-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.145 | +3.6% | 0.74% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.77% |
MDU Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, MDU's dividend yield is 2.80%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.57 USD by the current share price of 18.63.
As of November 2026, MDU paid a dividend of 0.57 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-10 and the payout was 0.145 USD.
MDU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MDU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-10.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MDU for the next payments are between 0.146 (+0.7%) and 0.153 (+5.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.24%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.145 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-10. 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 16.5% per year. Strong growth: MDU's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MDU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.90%. If you bought MDU's shares at 9.57 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.57 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.90% 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 2.80% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MDU is 60.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
MDU's Overall Dividend Rating is 70.50%. 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: 2026-11-01 02:05 UTC