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NFG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

NFG has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 2.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.26%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.64
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.61%
Dividend Rating 65.25%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.45%
Payout Ratio 30.9%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.33%

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: 36.4%
Total Return 5y: 130.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SPH 1,238 M 6.91% 13.4%
NJR 4,666 M 4.02% 6.23%
NFG 7,392 M 3.26% 7.45%
SWX 5,861 M 3.84% 6.16%
SR 4,916 M 3.83% 6.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CPK 2,978 M 9.83% 97.6%
ATO 27,238 M 8.73% 98.3%
NJR 4,666 M 7.73% 95.8%
OGS 4,656 M 5.14% 100%
SR 4,916 M 4.90% 74.0%

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NJR
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 4.02% Yield
ATO
Atmos Energy
 2.15% Yield
CPK
Chesapeake Utilities
 2.14% Yield
OGS
One Gas
 3.45% Yield
SR
Spire
 3.83% Yield
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas
 4.19% Yield

NFG 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
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.58%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.535 3.9% 0.63%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.66%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.85%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.85%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.515 4% 0.94%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.495 0% 0.96%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.495 0% 1%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.495 0% 0.94%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.495 4.2% 0.99%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.83%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.75%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.76%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.475 4.4% 0.71%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.66%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.71%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.85%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.455 2.2% 0.86%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.445 0% 0.89%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.445 0% 1.09%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.445 2.3% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.435 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.435 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.435 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.435 2.4% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.425 2.4% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.415 2.5% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.405 2.5% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.395 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.395 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.395 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.395 2.6% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.385 2.7% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A

NFG Dividend FAQ

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) is a diversified energy firm organized into four business segments: Exploration & Production, which discovers and extracts natural gas and oil; Pipeline & Storage, which operates an interstate gas pipeline network in Pennsylvania and New York and provides underground storage for its own distribution arm and third-party customers; Gathering, which builds and runs gathering infrastructure in the Appalachian basin and offers services to Seneca Resources; and Utility, which delivers retail natural-gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in western New York and north-western Pennsylvania.

What is the Dividend Yield of NFG?

As of December 2025, NFG`s dividend yield is 3.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.64 USD by the current share price of 80.93.

Does NFG pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, NFG paid a dividend of 2.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.535 USD.

How often does NFG pay dividends?

NFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NFG has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

NFG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NFG for the next 4 payments are between 0.511 (-4.5%) and 0.527 (-1.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will NFG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.535 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for National Fuel Gas (NFG) is 2025-12-31.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for National Fuel Gas (NFG) is 2025-12-31.

What is the Dividend Growth of NFG?

NFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.61% per year.
Strong growth: NFG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NFG?

NFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.45%. If you bought NFG's shares at 35.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.45% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NFG?

NFG Payout Consistency is 98.0%. 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: National Fuel Gas has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NFG have a good Dividend Yield?

NFG`s 3.26% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NFG is 30.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NFG?

NFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.25%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

National Fuel Gas`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.68% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has National Fuel Gas ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2001-09-10 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 47,396,000
1986 47,680,000 +0.6%
1987 51,722,000 +8.48%
1988 51,860,000 +0.27%
1989 56,744,200 +9.42%
1990 57,297,300 +0.97%
1991 62,069,000 +8.33%
1992 67,272,700 +8.38%
1993 73,488,400 +9.24%
1994 88,695,700 +20.69%
1995 74,482,800 -16.02%
1996 75,686,300 +1.62%
1997 59,789,500 -21%
1998 77,525,800 +29.66%
1999 78,826,000 +1.68%
2000 80,346,300 +1.93%
2001 80,417,100 +0.09%
2002 80,803,900 +0.48%
2003 82,307,800 +1.86%
2004 84,638,100 +2.83%
2005 86,256,900 +1.91%
2006 84,730,900 -1.77%
2007 85,819,500 +1.28%
2008 80,167,900 -6.59%
2009 82,172,600 +2.5%
2010 83,420,400 +1.52%
2011 83,700,000 +0.34%
2012 84,006,100 +0.37%
2013 84,659,000 +0.78%
2014 85,118,500 +0.54%
2015 84,651,200 -0.55%
2016 85,798,000 +1.35%
2017 86,325,500 +0.61%
2018 86,708,800 +0.44%
2019 86,883,200 +0.2%
2020 91,508,300 +5.32%
2021 92,032,800 +0.57%
2022 92,268,200 +0.26%
2023 92,442,100 +0.19%
2024 91,435,000 -1.09%
2025 91,189,200 -0.27%

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: 2025-12-29 02:17