NFG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield
NFG has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 2.16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPH NYSE Suburban Propane |
1,186 M | 6.82% | 11.95% |
| ENG MC Enagás S.A. |
5,032 M | 6.57% | 8.41% |
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
29,079 M | 5.49% | 8.19% |
| IG MI Italgas |
11,902 M | 4.52% | 9.61% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
4,710 M | 3.99% | 5.56% |
| NWN NYSE Northwest Natural Gas |
2,090 M | 4.31% | 4.69% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,813 M | 3.81% | 5.64% |
| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
4,354 M | 2.91% | 5.41% |
| OGS NYSE One Gas |
4,853 M | 3.34% | 4.36% |
| SWX NYSE Southwest Gas Holdings |
6,500 M | 2.99% | 4.30% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
29,079 M | 11.79% | 99.1% |
| ATO NYSE Atmos Energy |
29,523 M | 9.20% | 100.0% |
| CPK NYSE Chesapeake Utilities |
2,929 M | 8.95% | 100.0% |
| IG MI Italgas |
11,902 M | 9.29% | 100.0% |
| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
4,354 M | 14.51% | 98.9% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,813 M | 7.11% | 100.0% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
4,710 M | 4.67% | 100.0% |
| NFG NYSE National Fuel Gas |
7,509 M | 4.08% | 100.0% |
| OGS NYSE One Gas |
4,853 M | 2.69% | 100.0% |
| NWN NYSE Northwest Natural Gas |
2,090 M | 0.51% | 100.0% |
NFG Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.555 | +3.7% | 0.71% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.535 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 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% |
NFG Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NFG's dividend yield is 2.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.16 USD by the current share price of 79.02.
As of July 2026, NFG paid a dividend of 2.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.555 USD.
NFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NFG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NFG for the next payments are between 0.553 (-0.4%) and 0.559 (+0.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.81%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.555 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for National Fuel Gas (NFG) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for National Fuel Gas (NFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.08% per year. Strong growth: NFG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.82%. If you bought NFG's shares at 44.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.82% of your original purchase price.
NFG Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
NFG's 2.52% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NFG is 28.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
NFG's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NFG 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: 2026-07-06 02:06 UTC