NATH Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

NATH has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.97%
Payout Ratio 81.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.33%
Consistency Lifetime 75.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.63%
Payout FCF 20.5%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 57.70%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 20.5%
Total Return 5y: 83.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 32,149 M 3.75% 4.92%
ARCO 1,723 M 3.23% 4.93%
DRI 25,155 M 3.0% 5.33%
SBUX 113,303 M 2.65% 3.23%
MCD 233,463 M 2.32% 3.80%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIN 529 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,723 M 17.0% 61.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

YUMC
Yum China Holdings
 2.09% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 3.23% Yield

NATH Dividend History: Last 33 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.53%
2025-08-25 2025-08-25 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.46%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.46%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.51%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.6%
2024-08-26 2024-08-26 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.64%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-07-02 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.73%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.72%
2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.75%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.68%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.63%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-03 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% 0.64%
2022-11-18 2022-11-21 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.71%
2022-08-19 2022-08-22 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.71%
2022-06-16 2022-06-20 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.87%
2022-02-17 2022-02-21 2022-03-04 Quarterly 0.45 28.6% 0.77%
2021-11-19 2021-11-22 2021-12-03 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.56%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.5%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.51%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-05 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.61%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-04 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-06 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-06 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-06 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.35 40% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-09-07 2018-09-10 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.25 -95% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2018-01-04 Other 5 -80% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-03-20 2015-03-27 Other 25 0% N/A

NATH Dividend FAQ

Nathan’s Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATH) operates a three-segment model: (1) Branded Product Program, licensing its hot-dog, fry and sausage trademarks for retail and food-service distribution; (2) Product Licensing, which covers bulk manufacturing for restaurants and private-label partners; and (3) Restaurant Operations, a mix of company-owned and franchised locations across the U.S. and select international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of NATH?

As of February 2026, NATH`s dividend yield is 1.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.00 USD by the current share price of 101.20.

Does NATH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NATH paid a dividend of 2.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-24 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does NATH pay dividends?

NATH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NATH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-24.

NATH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NATH for the next 4 payments are between 0.444 (-11.2%) and 0.602 (+20.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will NATH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nathans Famous (NATH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NATH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nathans Famous (NATH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NATH?

NATH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.33% per year.
Strong growth: NATH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NATH?

NATH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.63%. If you bought NATH's shares at 55.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.63% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NATH?

NATH Payout Consistency is 75.4%. 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: Nathans Famous has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NATH have a good Dividend Yield?

NATH`s 1.97% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NATH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NATH is 81.1%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of NATH?

NATH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NATH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NATH's Outstanding Shares?

Nathans Famous's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.61% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has NATH ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 4,500,000
1993 4,615,400 +2.56%
1994 5,000,000 +8.33%
1995 5,000,000
1996 4,722,000 -5.56%
1997 4,000,000 -15.29%
1998 4,750,000 +18.75%
1999 7,041,000 +48.23%
2000 7,065,000 +0.34%
2001 7,062,000 -0.04%
2002 5,967,000 -15.51%
2003 5,742,000 -3.77%
2004 6,173,000 +7.51%
2005 6,565,000 +6.35%
2006 6,401,000 -2.5%
2007 6,492,000 +1.42%
2008 6,022,000 -7.24%
2009 5,680,000 -5.68%
2010 5,352,000 -5.77%
2011 5,113,000 -4.47%
2012 4,612,000 -9.8%
2013 4,622,000 +0.22%
2014 4,603,000 -0.41%
2015 4,444,000 -3.45%
2016 4,209,000 -5.29%
2017 4,185,000 -0.57%
2018 4,221,000 +0.86%
2019 4,225,000 +0.09%
2020 4,115,000 -2.6%
2021 4,115,000
2022 4,116,000 +0.02%
2023 4,080,000 -0.87%
2024 4,093,000 +0.32%
2025 4,130,000 +0.9%

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: 2026-02-06 03:10