NRC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

NRC has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 0.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.41%
Payout Ratio 123.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.02%
Consistency Lifetime 79.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.14%
Payout FCF 69.7%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 36.42%

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: -2%
Total Return 5y: -65%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CVS 94,598 M 3.73% 4.29%
CI 72,124 M 2.03% 3.20%
DGX 20,914 M 1.84% 2.92%
LH 22,620 M 1.11% 1.94%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CHE 6,224 M 12.0% 96.1%
LH 22,620 M 15.8% 16.0%
CI 72,124 M 10.9% 88.9%
DGX 20,914 M 6.81% 98.5%
CVS 94,598 M 7.39% 96.5%

NRC Dividend History: Last 43 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.16 33.3% 0.86%
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.87%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.74%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.86%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.68%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.54%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.52%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.3%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.31%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.12 -88% 0.27%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-22 Other 1 733.3% 2.21%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.28%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.27%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.12 -50% 0.32%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.6%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.61%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.24 100% 0.61%
2021-12-29 2021-12-30 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.28%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.27%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.26%
2021-04-16 2021-04-19 2021-04-27 Quarterly 0.12 -42.9% 0.25%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.19 -72.5% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.69 305.9% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.17 70% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.1 25% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.08 -81.8% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.44 633.3% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Other 0.06 0% N/A

NRC Dividend FAQ

National Research Corp (NASDAQ:NRC) delivers subscription-based analytics that help health systems measure and improve patient and employee experiences across touch-points such as care transitions, service recovery, reputation management, and brand loyalty. Its platform aggregates real-time feedback, applies AI-driven “Huey” insights, and offers governance tools for board and physician leadership, positioning the firm as a comprehensive experience-management partner for U.S. providers.

What is the Dividend Yield of NRC?

As of February 2026, NRC`s dividend yield is 3.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.52 USD by the current share price of 15.94.

Does NRC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NRC paid a dividend of 0.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-26 and the payout was 0.16 USD.

How often does NRC pay dividends?

NRC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NRC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-26.

NRC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NRC for the next 4 payments are between 0.164 (+2.5%) and 0.242 (+51.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NRC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for National Research (NRC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NRC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for National Research (NRC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NRC?

NRC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.02% per year.
Weak growth: NRC's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NRC?

NRC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.14%. If you bought NRC's shares at 45.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.14% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NRC?

NRC Payout Consistency is 79.0%. 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.
Moderately consistent: National Research has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NRC have a good Dividend Yield?

NRC`s 3.41% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NRC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NRC is 123.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of NRC?

NRC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 36.42%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NRC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NRC's Outstanding Shares?

National Research's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.75% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NRC 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
1997 7,500,000
1998 7,060,000 -5.87%
1999 7,006,300 -0.76%
2000 7,039,300 +0.47%
2001 7,099,400 +0.85%
2002 7,249,000 +2.11%
2003 7,256,400 +0.1%
2004 7,149,600 -1.47%
2005 6,819,100 -4.62%
2006 6,841,600 +0.33%
2007 6,817,600 -0.35%
2008 6,633,500 -2.7%
2009 6,640,000 +0.1%
2010 6,654,000 +0.21%
2011 6,719,000 +0.98%
2012 6,986,000 +3.97%
2013 24,651,000 +252.86%
2014 24,604,000 -0.19%
2015 24,459,000 -0.59%
2016 24,687,000 +0.93%
2017 25,468,000 +3.16%
2018 25,534,000 +0.26%
2019 25,715,000 +0.71%
2020 25,684,000 -0.12%
2021 25,597,000 -0.34%
2022 24,775,000 -3.21%
2023 24,548,000 -0.92%
2024 23,366,000 -4.82%
2025 21,807,000 -6.67%

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: 2026-01-30 14:21