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NAT Dividend History & Analysis | 10% Yield

NAT has a dividend yield of 10% and paid 0.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 10.02%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.29
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -2.33%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.52%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.51%
Payout Ratio 11.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 63.58%

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: -5.9% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 1.9% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TK 691 M 27.6% 147%
BWLP 2,444 M 12.5% 97.7%
TRMD 2,023 M 13.0% 65.5%
LPG 1,372 M 10.1% 70.9%
KNTK 2,460 M 7.16% 68.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
INSW 2,107 M 88.9% 81.2%
TK 691 M 83.3% 69.6%
LNG 50,635 M 52.9% 100%
HAFN 2,928 M 66.9% 67.5%
ASC 476 M 84.9% 35.8%

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NAT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-06-26 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% 2.59%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.06 50% 2.43%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2025-01-16 Quarterly 0.04 -66.7% 1.59%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-11-26 Quarterly 0.12 0% 3.35%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% 2.97%
2024-03-19 2024-03-20 2024-04-10 Quarterly 0.12 100% 3.04%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2024-01-17 Quarterly 0.06 -53.8% 1.44%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.13 -13.3% 3.47%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.15 0% 4.2%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.15 200% 3.77%
2022-12-05 2022-12-06 2022-12-20 Quarterly 0.05 66.7% 1.36%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-12 Quarterly 0.03 50% 0.93%
2022-06-13 2022-06-14 2022-07-06 Quarterly 0.02 100% 1.03%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.46%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2021-12-21 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.55%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-14 Quarterly 0.01 -50% 0.44%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.56%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.02 -50% 0.56%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.04 -80% 1.24%
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.2 42.9% N/A
2020-05-22 2020-05-26 2020-06-05 Quarterly 0.14 100% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.07 250% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.02 100% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.01 -66.7% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-12 Unknown 0.03 -25% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.04 300% N/A
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.01 -50% N/A
2018-08-21 2018-08-22 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.02 100% N/A
2018-05-23 2018-05-24 2018-06-12 Quarterly 0.01 -66.7% N/A
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-05 Quarterly 0.03 -70% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.1 -49.6% N/A
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-08 Quarterly 0.1984 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.1984 -23.1% N/A
2016-10-25 2016-10-27 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.2579 4% N/A
2016-08-15 2016-08-17 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.248 -41.9% N/A
2016-05-10 2016-05-12 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.4266 0% N/A
2016-01-25 2016-01-27 2016-02-10 Quarterly 0.4266 13.2% N/A
2015-10-27 2015-10-29 2015-11-12 Quarterly 0.377 -5% N/A
2015-07-27 2015-07-29 2015-08-12 Quarterly 0.3968 5.3% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-07 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.377 72.7% N/A
2015-01-20 2015-01-22 2015-02-09 Quarterly 0.2183 57.1% N/A
2014-10-20 2014-10-22 2014-11-05 Quarterly 0.1389 16.7% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-08-11 Quarterly 0.1191 -47.1% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-05-27 Quarterly 0.225 91.7% N/A
2014-02-18 2014-02-20 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.1174 -25% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-11 Quarterly 0.1565 0% N/A
2013-07-29 2013-07-31 2013-08-13 Quarterly 0.1565 0% N/A
2013-04-26 2013-04-30 2013-05-14 Quarterly 0.1565 0% N/A
2013-01-28 2013-01-30 2013-02-13 Quarterly 0.1565 0% N/A

NAT Dividend FAQ

Nordic American Tankers Limited is a shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of double-hull Suezmax tankers, primarily engaged in the transportation of crude oil. With a fleet of 20 vessels, the company provides seaborne transportation services to the oil industry, operating in the international market. Its strategic location in Hamilton, Bermuda, allows for a favorable business environment. The companys history dates back to 1995, and it has since established itself as a significant player in the tanker industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of NAT?

As of August 2025, NAT`s dividend yield is 10.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.29 USD by the current share price of 3.11.

Does NAT pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, NAT paid a dividend of 0.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-12 and the payout was 0.07 USD.

How often does NAT pay dividends?

NAT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NAT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-12.

Will NAT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.07 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NAT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NAT?

NAT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.33% per year.
Negative growth: NAT's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of NAT?

NAT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.51%. If you bought NAT's shares at 3.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NAT?

NAT Payout Consistency is 80.1%. 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: Nordic American Tankers has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NAT have a good Dividend Yield?

NAT`s 10.02% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NAT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NAT is 11.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NAT?

NAT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NAT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NAT`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Nordic American Tankers`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.39% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 97.5%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Nordic American Tankers ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2017-08-10 with a factor of 1008:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.01.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 11,875,000
1999 10,000,000 -15.79%
2000 9,734,400 -2.66%
2001 9,706,600 -0.29%
2002 9,706,600
2003 9,706,600
2004 14,020,800 +44.45%
2005 21,046,400 +50.11%
2006 26,914,100 +27.88%
2007 29,975,300 +11.37%
2008 37,424,300 +24.85%
2009 45,542,800 +21.69%
2010 46,898,800 +2.98%
2011 51,435,500 +9.67%
2012 52,915,600 +2.88%
2013 75,382,000 +42.46%
2014 89,182,000 +18.31%
2015 89,182,000
2016 101,969,700 +14.34%
2017 109,361,000 +7.25%
2018 141,969,700 +29.82%
2019 143,980,700 +1.42%
2020 151,121,000 +4.96%
2021 178,327,000 +18%
2022 208,796,400 +17.09%
2023 208,796,400
2024 210,505,800 +0.82%
2025 211,750,700 +0.59%

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: 2025-08-13 02:46