NFG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

NFG has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 2.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.53%
Payout Ratio 29.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.03%
Consistency Lifetime 99.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.13%
Payout FCF 92.7%
Streak Years 32
Dividend Rating 66.83%
Ex-Dividend in 3 days: Buy before Mar 31, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 23.1%
Total Return 5y: 118.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ENG 4,266 M 7.43% 13.6%
SPH 1,357 M 6.81% 12.6%
NTGY 30,117 M 5.72% 8.60%
SR 5,227 M 5.06% 5.41%
NJR 5,331 M 4.87% 5.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IG 10,946 M 10.0% 100%
CPK 2,957 M 9.42% 98.5%
ATO 30,035 M 9.03% 99.3%
NJR 5,331 M 7.37% 98.6%
SR 5,227 M 4.81% 74.4%

NFG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-31 2026-03-31 2026-04-15 0.535 0% N/A
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.66%
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% N/A
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

NFG Dividend FAQ

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) is a diversified energy firm operating three core segments: Integrated Upstream & Gathering, which explores and produces natural gas and oil while managing gathering infrastructure in the Appalachian Basin; Pipeline & Storage, which runs an interstate gas pipeline network in Pennsylvania and New York and offers underground storage services to utilities, industrial users and its own distribution arm; and Utility, which delivers natural gas to residential and commercial customers in key markets such as Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Jamestown, Erie and Sharon.

What is the Dividend Yield of NFG?

As of March 2026, NFG`s dividend yield is 2.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.66 USD by the current share price of 94.68.

Does NFG pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, NFG paid a dividend of 2.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-31 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 2026-03-31.

NFG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NFG for the next payments are between 0.538 (+0.6%) and 0.553 (+3.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.31%.

Will NFG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.535 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for National Fuel Gas (NFG) is 2026-03-31.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for National Fuel Gas (NFG) is 2026-03-31.

What is the Dividend Growth of NFG?

NFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.03% 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 6.13%. If you bought NFG's shares at 43.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.13% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NFG?

NFG Payout Consistency is 99.6%. 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 2.53% 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 29.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NFG?

NFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.83%. 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?

National Fuel Gas's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.26% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has NFG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 10, 2001 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 77,321,400 +5.22%
1995 74,482,800 -3.67%
1996 75,686,300 +1.62%
1997 76,071,400 +0.51%
1998 77,525,800 +1.91%
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 91,962,500 +0.58%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-21 02:39