NGVC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

NGVC has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 0.51 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.38%
Payout Ratio 32.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.25%
Consistency Lifetime 77.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.70%
Payout FCF 14.8%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 60.53%

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: -46.6%
Total Return 5y: 91.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Food Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CA 11,535 M 8.74% 10.0%
AD 35,169 M 3.52% 6.05%
ACI 9,146 M 3.11% 5.33%
VLGEA 573 M 2.71% 5.41%
KR 44,181 M 1.98% 6.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CA 11,535 M 24.4% 95.4%
CASY 24,205 M 11.8% 98.0%
KR 44,181 M 14.5% 62.3%
ACI 9,146 M 9.33% 78.8%
AD 35,169 M 9.19% 79.3%

NGVC Dividend History: Last 25 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.15 25% 0.54%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.32%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-11 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.24%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.27%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.12 20% 0.26%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.37%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.46%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.1 -90.9% 0.6%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-13 Quarterly 1.1 1000% 6.82%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.78%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.87%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.92%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.98%
2022-08-26 2022-08-29 2022-09-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.7%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.57%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.59%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 42.9% 0.73%
2021-08-27 2021-08-30 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.61%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.59%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.07 -96.6% 0.49%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-16 Quarterly 2.07 2857.1% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A

NGVC Dividend FAQ

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) operates a chain of retail locations across the United States that specialize in natural and organic groceries, dietary supplements, and a broad assortment of health-focused household and personal-care items. The company’s product mix includes private-label bulk foods (e.g., nuts, grains, teas), organic staples (produce, eggs, coffee, mustard), name-brand and private-label supplements, as well as natural body-care, pet-care, and general merchandise, complemented by in-store nutrition education programs.

What is the Dividend Yield of NGVC?

As of February 2026, NGVC`s dividend yield is 1.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.51 USD by the current share price of 26.43.

Does NGVC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NGVC paid a dividend of 0.51 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

How often does NGVC pay dividends?

NGVC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NGVC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

NGVC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NGVC for the next 4 payments are between 0.234 (+56.0%) and 0.304 (+102.7%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NGVC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Natural Grocers by (NGVC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NGVC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Natural Grocers by (NGVC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NGVC?

NGVC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.3% per year.
Strong growth: NGVC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NGVC?

NGVC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.70%. If you bought NGVC's shares at 13.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.51 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NGVC?

NGVC Payout Consistency is 77.3%. 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: Natural Grocers by has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NGVC have a good Dividend Yield?

NGVC`s 1.38% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NGVC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NGVC is 32.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NGVC?

NGVC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NGVC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NGVC's Outstanding Shares?

Natural Grocers by's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.68% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has NGVC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2010 22,461,400
2011 22,461,400
2012 22,464,200 +0.01%
2013 22,471,000 +0.03%
2014 22,494,400 +0.1%
2015 22,504,000 +0.04%
2016 22,461,100 -0.19%
2017 22,366,700 -0.42%
2018 22,596,000 +1.03%
2019 22,543,000 -0.23%
2020 22,690,800 +0.66%
2021 22,752,700 +0.27%
2022 22,801,500 +0.21%
2023 22,979,700 +0.78%
2024 23,168,100 +0.82%
2025 23,292,200 +0.54%

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: 2026-02-08 02:18