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NWN Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

NWN has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 1.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.87%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.96
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.41%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.62%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.58%
Payout Ratio 71.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.10%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 10.1% (S&P 500: 17.8%)
Total Return 5y: -5.1% (S&P 500: 104.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Gas Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SPH 1,204 M 7.10% 14.3%
SR 4,488 M 5.29% 7.96%
BIPC 4,808 M 5.33% 7.64%
UGI 7,546 M 5.65% 6.76%
NJR 4,741 M 3.88% 6.65%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CPK 2,907 M 7.79% 99.6%
ATO 26,372 M 6.93% 100%
BIPC 4,808 M 10.8% 96.2%
NJR 4,741 M 6.13% 99.2%
OGS 4,513 M 4.10% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare NWN Dividends with its Peer-Group

BIPC
Brookfield
 5.33% Yield
SGU
Star Gas Partners
 6.18% Yield
SR
Spire
 5.29% Yield
UGI
UGI
 5.65% Yield
NJR
NewJersey
 3.88% Yield
CPK
Chesapeake
 2.67% Yield

NWN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 0.5% 1.24%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.4875 0% 1.21%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.4875 0% 1.28%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.4875 0% 1.27%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.4875 0.5% 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 0.5% 1.03%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.4825 0% 0.91%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.4825 0% 0.98%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.4825 0% 1.03%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.4825 0.5% 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% 0.89%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.04%
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.48 0.5% 1.1%
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.4775 0% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.4775 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.4775 0% N/A
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.4775 0.5% 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 0.5% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.4725 0% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.4725 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.4725 0% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.4725 0.5% 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 0.5% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.4675 0% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.4675 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-12 Quarterly 0.4675 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.4675 0.5% 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
2013-10-29 2013-10-31 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.46 1.1% N/A
2013-07-29 2013-07-31 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.455 0% N/A
2013-04-26 2013-04-30 2013-05-15 Quarterly 0.455 0% N/A

NWN Dividend FAQ

Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE:NWN) is a utility company operating in the gas utilities sector, providing essential services to its customers. As a gas utility, NWNs performance is closely tied to the demand for natural gas, which is influenced by factors such as weather, economic activity, and energy prices.

What is the Dividend Yield of NWN?

As of August 2025, NWN`s dividend yield is 4.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.96 USD by the current share price of 40.56.

Does NWN pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, NWN paid a dividend of 1.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-31 and the payout was 0.49 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 2025-07-31.

Will NWN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.49 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-31. 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 0.41% 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 4.58%. If you bought NWN's shares at 42.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.58% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NWN?

NWN Payout Consistency is 99.2%. 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 4.87% 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 71.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of NWN?

NWN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NWN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NWN`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Northwest Natural Gas`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 5.39% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Northwest Natural Gas ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1996-09-09 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 14,361,000
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 40,482,000 +0.65%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-14 02:45