NWN Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

NWN has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 1.97 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.30%
Payout Ratio 67.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.52%
Consistency Lifetime 99.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.59%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 63.76%
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Gas Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SPH 1,346 M 8.49% 12.75%
ENG 5,212 M 7.43% 13.29%
IG 11,991 M 8.36% 8.85%
NTGY 30,239 M 5.48% 8.43%
SR 5,097 M 4.02% 6.85%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
IG 11,991 M 10.03% 100.0%
CPK 3,037 M 9.42% 98.5%
ATO 29,680 M 9.03% 99.3%
NJR 5,793 M 7.37% 98.6%
SR 5,097 M 4.81% 74.4%
Quality Dividend Peers in Gas Utilities IG Italgas SpA
8.36% Yield NTGY Naturgy Energy
5.48% Yield
NWN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 2026-05-15 Quarterly 0.493 0% 0.94%
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-13 Quarterly 0.493 0% 1.06%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.493 +0.6% 1.09%
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.23%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.13%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.23%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.49 +0.4% 1.24%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.488 0% 1.21%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.488 0% 1.28%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.488 0% 1.27%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.488 +0.6% 1.33%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.485 0% 1.11%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.485 0% 1.04%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.485 0% 0.98%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.485 +0.4% 1.03%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.483 0% 0.91%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.483 0% 0.98%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.483 0% 1.03%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.483 +0.6% 1.05%
2021-07-29 2021-07-30 2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.89%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.48 +0.4% N/A
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.478 0% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.478 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.478 0% N/A
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.478 +0.6% N/A
2019-07-30 2019-07-31 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.475 +0.4% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.473 0% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.473 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.473 0% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.473 +0.6% N/A
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2017-01-27 2017-01-31 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.47 +0.4% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.468 0% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.468 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-12 Quarterly 0.468 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.468 +0.6% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2014-10-29 2014-10-31 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.465 +1.1% N/A
2014-07-29 2014-07-31 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A

NWN Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of NWN?

As of May 2026, NWN's dividend yield is 4.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.97 USD by the current share price of 49.82.

Does NWN pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, NWN paid a dividend of 1.97 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-30 and the payout was 0.493 USD.

How often does NWN pay dividends?

NWN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NWN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-30.

NWN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NWN for the next payments are between 0.493 (+0.0%) and 0.497 (+0.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.98%.

Will NWN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.493 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Northwest Natural Gas (NWN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NWN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Northwest Natural Gas (NWN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NWN?

NWN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.52% per year. Weak growth: NWN's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NWN?

NWN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.59%. If you bought NWN's shares at 42.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.97 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NWN?

NWN Payout Consistency is 99.3%. 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. Very consistent: Northwest Natural Gas has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NWN have a good Dividend Yield?

NWN's 4.30% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NWN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NWN is 67.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of NWN?

NWN's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NWN Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in NWN's Outstanding Shares?

Northwest Natural Gas's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.83% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 89.9%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has NWN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 9, 1996 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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 14,361,000 0%
1986 14,945,000 +4.07%
1987 15,457,000 +3.43%
1988 15,744,000 +1.86%
1989 15,882,400 +0.88%
1990 17,647,100 +11.11%
1991 16,521,700 -6.38%
1992 17,872,300 +8.17%
1993 19,629,600 +9.83%
1994 19,565,200 -0.33%
1995 21,739,100 +11.11%
1996 20,000,000 -8%
1997 22,142,900 +10.71%
1998 25,000,000 +12.9%
1999 24,705,900 -1.18%
2000 25,203,000 +2.01%
2001 25,133,000 -0.28%
2002 25,492,000 +1.43%
2003 25,777,000 +1.12%
2004 27,373,000 +6.19%
2005 27,560,000 +0.68%
2006 27,556,000 -0.01%
2007 26,609,000 -3.44%
2008 26,445,000 -0.62%
2009 26,515,000 +0.26%
2010 26,606,000 +0.34%
2011 26,686,000 +0.3%
2012 26,847,000 +0.6%
2013 26,987,000 +0.52%
2014 27,375,000 +1.44%
2015 27,473,000 +0.36%
2016 28,630,000 +4.21%
2017 28,736,000 +0.37%
2018 28,880,000 +0.5%
2019 30,521,000 +5.68%
2020 30,621,000 +0.33%
2021 31,129,000 +1.66%
2022 35,525,000 +14.12%
2023 37,631,200 +5.93%
2024 40,222,000 +6.88%
2025 40,953,000 +1.82%
2026 40,953,000 0%

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: 2026-05-16 02:37 UTC