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FCG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

FCG has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 0.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.78%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.62
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 19.05%
Overall Dividend Rating 71.84%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.07%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 42.68%

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: -2.7% (S&P 500: 20%)
Total Return 5y: 334.1% (S&P 500: 106.9%)

Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
IXC 1,827 M 3.74% 11.9%
XLE 26,432 M 3.31% 12.1%
FENY 1,305 M 3.16% 11.8%
VDE 7,064 M 3.12% 11.8%
FCG 348 M 2.78% 12.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
OIH 1,107 M 30.2% 88.1%
XOP 1,978 M 24.0% 92.1%
FCG 348 M 19.1% 83.1%
IXC 1,827 M 15.3% 90.6%
FENY 1,305 M 11.7% 88.0%

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

IXC
iShares Global
 3.74% Yield
VDE
Vanguard Energy
 3.12% Yield
RSPG
Invesco SP500
 2.58% Yield
XOP
SPDR S&P Oil & Gas
 2.54% Yield
FENY
Fidelity MSCI
 3.16% Yield
IEO
iShares U.S. Oil
 2.50% Yield

FCG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.171 9.6% 0.72%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.156 -11.4% 0.67%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.176 45.5% 0.71%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.121 -42.1% 0.49%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.209 -28.9% 0.89%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.294 434.5% 1.12%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.055 -74.8% 0.21%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.218 44.4% 0.88%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.151 -30.1% 0.6%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.216 5.9% 0.97%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.204 -21.2% 0.99%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.259 18.8% 1.07%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.218 49.3% 0.95%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.146 20.7% 0.66%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.121 -19.9% 0.5%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.151 118.8% 0.89%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.069 72.5% 0.45%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.04 8.1% 0.25%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.037 -75.3% 0.3%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.15 105.5% 1.64%
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.073 28.1% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.057 -1.7% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.058 -53.6% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.125 316.7% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.03 -76% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.125 86.6% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.067 204.5% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.022 -69.9% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.073 12.3% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.065 18.2% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.055 292.9% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.014 -95.1% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.287 421.8% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.055 -33.7% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.083 295.2% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.021 -90.8% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Other 0.229 108.2% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.11 -40.5% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.185 5.7% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.175 -51.4% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.36 1.4% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.355 18.3% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 1400% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.02 -94.6% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.37 516.7% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 500% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.01 -80% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.05 -71.4% N/A
2013-06-21 2013-06-25 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.175 66.7% N/A
2013-03-21 2013-03-25 2013-03-28 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A

FCG Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) commits at least 90% of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to equities, depositary receipts, MLP units, and related securities that mirror its underlying index. The index targets mid- and large-cap firms whose revenues are heavily tied to natural-gas midstream operations (transport, processing, storage) or upstream exploration and production.

What is the Dividend Yield of FCG?

As of November 2025, FCG`s dividend yield is 2.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.62 USD by the current share price of 22.45.

Does FCG pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, FCG paid a dividend of 0.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-25 and the payout was 0.171 USD.

How often does FCG pay dividends?

FCG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FCG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-25.

Will FCG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.171 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust Natural Gas (FCG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FCG?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of FCG?

FCG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 19.1% per year.
Strong growth: FCG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FCG?

FCG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.1%. If you bought FCG's shares at 5.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FCG?

FCG Payout Consistency is 83.1%. 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: First Trust Natural Gas has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FCG have a good Dividend Yield?

FCG`s 2.78% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FCG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FCG is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FCG?

FCG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-10-17 04:39