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.
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. |
5,020 M | 6.57% | 8.41% |
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
28,802 M | 5.49% | 8.19% |
| IG MI Italgas |
11,875 M | 4.52% | 9.61% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
4,710 M | 3.99% | 5.56% |
| NWN NYSE Northwest Natural Gas |
2,051 M | 4.31% | 4.69% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,672 M | 3.81% | 5.64% |
| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
4,329 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 |
28,802 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 |
11,875 M | 9.29% | 100.0% |
| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
4,329 M | 14.51% | 98.9% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,672 M | 7.11% | 100.0% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
4,710 M | 4.67% | 100.0% |
| NFG NYSE National Fuel Gas |
7,365 M | 4.08% | 100.0% |
| OGS NYSE One Gas |
4,853 M | 2.69% | 100.0% |
| NWN NYSE Northwest Natural Gas |
2,051 M | 0.51% | 100.0% |
NWN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 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% | 1.12% |
| 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% | 0.99% |
| 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% |
NWN Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NWN's dividend yield is 4.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.97 USD by the current share price of 49.66.
As of July 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.
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.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NWN for the next payments are between 0.493 (+0.0%) and 0.499 (+1.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.00%.
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.
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.
NWN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.51% per year. Weak growth: NWN's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
NWN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.69%. If you bought NWN's shares at 42.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.97 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.69% of your original purchase price.
NWN 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: Northwest Natural Gas has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NWN's 4.31% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NWN is 67.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
NWN's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NWN 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: 2026-06-27 02:58 UTC