NWG Dividend History & Analysis | 6.3% Yield

NWG has a dividend yield of 6.3% and paid 0.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.27%
Payout Ratio 48.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 37.59%
Consistency Lifetime 35.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 21.58%
Payout FCF 41.0%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 61.58%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BAMI 22,367 M 9.86% 100.00%
ISP 115,310 M 6.94% 35.75%
CABK 87,099 M 7.70% 32.50%
UNI 8,312 M 6.15% 33.31%
BBVA 129,920 M 8.53% 28.28%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
BMPS 28,785 M 244.00% 34.6%
BAP 28,678 M 99.19% 83.3%
BAMI 22,367 M 105.02% 49.1%
CABK 87,099 M 102.90% 83.2%
UNI 8,312 M 83.45% 78.3%
NWG Dividend History: Last 19 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-20 2026-03-20 2026-05-05 Semiannual 0.621 +143.5% 4.34%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-12 Semiannual 0.255 -34.6% 1.82%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-28 Semiannual 0.39 +153.2% 3.4%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-13 Semiannual 0.154 -46.9% 1.79%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-29 Semiannual 0.29 +108.6% 4.58%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2023-12-29 SemiAnnual 0.139 -1.4% 2.6%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-15 Semiannual 0.141 -41.3% 2.34%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 Semiannual 0.24 -38.6% 3.85%
2022-08-30 0.3907 +365.1% 6.66%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-16 Semiannual 0.084 -58.8% 1.38%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-03-18 Semiannual 0.204 +145.8% 3.65%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-17 Semiannual 0.083 -1.2% 1.36%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-05-04 Annual 0.084 -59.4% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-05-04 Other 0.207 -39.1% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-20 Semiannual 0.34 +18.1% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-04-30 Other 0.288 +464.7% N/A
2018-08-23 2018-08-24 2018-10-12 Other 0.051 -92.4% N/A
2008-05-29 2008-05-09 2008-06-04 Unknown 0.674 +46.8% N/A
2008-03-05 2008-03-07 2008-05-23 Other 0.459 0% N/A

NWG Dividend FAQ

NatWest Group PLC (NWG) is a UK-based banking and financial services company. It offers a broad range of products to retail, private, and commercial/institutional clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of NWG?

As of April 2026, NWG's dividend yield is 6.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.88 USD by the current share price of 17.04.

Does NWG pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, NWG paid a dividend of 0.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-20 and the payout was 0.621 USD.

How often does NWG pay dividends?

NWG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, NWG has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-20.

NWG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NWG for the next payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about -%.

Will NWG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.621 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Natwest (NWG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NWG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Natwest (NWG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NWG?

NWG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 37.6% per year. Strong growth: NWG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NWG?

NWG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 21.6%. If you bought NWG's shares at 4.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 21.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NWG?

NWG Payout Consistency is 35.7%. 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 unstable: Natwest has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NWG have a good Dividend Yield?

NWG's 6.27% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NWG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NWG is 48.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NWG?

NWG's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NWG Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in NWG's Outstanding Shares?

Natwest's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 14.19% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NWG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 30, 2022 with a ratio of 928:1000. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2000 5,499,781,000 0%
2001 5,499,781,100 0%
2002 5,499,781,000 -0%
2003 5,499,781,100 0%
2004 5,499,781,000 -0%
2005 5,499,781,100 0%
2006 5,499,781,100 0%
2007 5,499,781,100 0%
2008 5,499,781,100 0%
2009 3,570,350,000 -35.08%
2010 2,691,445,300 -24.62%
2011 2,749,890,500 +2.17%
2012 2,577,482,300 -6.27%
2013 5,226,000,000 +102.76%
2014 2,651,535,800 -49.26%
2015 2,682,178,500 +1.16%
2016 2,731,392,800 +1.83%
2017 2,786,410,800 +2.01%
2018 2,804,517,800 +0.65%
2019 2,812,178,500 +0.27%
2020 2,811,508,000 -0.02%
2021 2,651,315,800 -5.7%
2022 9,707,692,300 +266.15%
2023 2,749,890,500 -71.67%
2024 2,052,631,500 -25.36%
2025 2,024,709,500 -1.36%

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: 2026-04-08 02:40 UTC