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Northwest Natural (NWN) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$39.57 -0.04 (-0.10%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Northwest Natural Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
4.95%
Annual Dividend
$1.96
Recent
Dividend Payment
Nov. 15
Dividend Increase
Track Record
70 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
0.52%
Dividend Payout Ratio
92.45%

Northwest Natural (NWN) pays an annual dividend of $1.96 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.95%. The next quarterly payment of $0.49 per share was paid on Friday, November 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, October 31. NWN has grown its dividend for 70 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.17%. The company currently pays out 92.45% of its earnings and 34.23% of its cash flow as dividends.

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NWN Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Northwest Natural's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

NWN Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Northwest Natural's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Northwest Natural vs. The Competition

Compare Northwest Natural's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeNorthwest NaturalUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.96$0.04$1.39
Dividend Yield4.95%4.12%3.62%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.52%1.19%15.78%
Track Record70 years28 years24 years

Northwest Natural Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings92.45%
Based on This Year's Estimate84.12%
Based on Next Year's Estimate67.35%
Based on Cashflow34.23%

Northwest Natural Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/10/2024quarterly$0.49+$0.0020
0.41%
5.03%10/31/202410/31/202411/15/2024
7/11/2024Quarterly$0.4880 - 5.15%7/31/20247/31/20248/15/2024
4/11/2024Quarterly$0.4880 - 5.4%4/29/20244/30/20245/15/2024
1/11/2024Quarterly$0.4880 - 5.08%1/30/20241/31/20242/15/2024
10/12/2023Quarterly$0.4880+$0.0030
0.62%
4.99%10/30/202310/31/202311/15/2023
7/13/2023Quarterly$0.4850 - 4.48%7/28/20237/31/20238/15/2023
4/13/2023Quarterly$0.4850 - 4.12%4/27/20234/28/20235/15/2023
1/12/2023Quarterly$0.4850 - 3.91%1/30/20231/31/20232/15/2023

This table shows Northwest Natural's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Northwest Natural Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Northwest Natural is 4.95%. Learn more on NWN's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for NWN shares is $1.96. Learn more on NWN's annual dividend history.

Northwest Natural pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Northwest Natural's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.49 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Northwest Natural's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 0.52% per year.

Northwest Natural has increased its dividend for the past 70 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0020 on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for NWN is:
  • 92.45% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 84.12% based on this year's estimates
  • 67.35% based on next year's estimates
  • 34.23% based on cash flow

Northwest Natural's dividend yield of 4.78% is higher than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 70 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Northwest Natural's dividend payout ratio of 92.45% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, NWN will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 67.35% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Northwest Natural stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations.


This page (NYSE:NWN) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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