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OTTR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

OTTR has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 2.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.56%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.10
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.05%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.71%
Payout Ratio 31.7%
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: 7.4% (S&P 500: 14.4%)
Total Return 5y: 123.4% (S&P 500: 99.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,909 M 10.9% 14.2%
EBR 24,817 M 7.83% 18.7%
ENGI 62,076 M 6.91% 17.4%
ENIC 5,353 M 5.77% 8.41%
EIX 22,368 M 5.70% 6.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 33,474 M 450% 74.6%
CEG 112,182 M 58.2% 100%
ENGI 62,076 M 39.2% 80.9%
CIG 6,909 M 47.7% 37.7%
NRG 32,785 M 7.99% 87.6%

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

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 6.91% Yield
CIG
Companhia Energetica de
 10.89% Yield
POR
Portland General
 5.30% Yield
ENIC
Enel Chile
 5.77% Yield
AEP
American Electric Power
 3.18% Yield
LNT
Alliant Energy
 3.10% Yield

OTTR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.62%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.64%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.68%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-10 Quarterly 0.525 12.2% 0.65%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.468 0% 0.59%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.468 0% 0.52%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.468 0% 0.5%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.468 6.8% 0.52%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.438 0% 0.55%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.438 0% 0.48%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.438 0% 0.56%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.438 6.1% 0.69%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.76%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.52%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.66%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.413 5.9% 0.69%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.59%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.73%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.84%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.39 5.4% 0.92%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-09 Quarterly 0.35 4.5% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-09 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-10 Quarterly 0.335 4.7% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-09 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-09 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.32 2.2% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-10 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-10 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.313 1.6% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.308 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.308 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.308 0.3% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.307 1.3% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.303 2% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.297 0% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.297 0% N/A

OTTR Dividend FAQ

Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) operates three diversified segments-Electric, Manufacturing, and Plastics-serving utility customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota and producing a range of industrial and consumer products across the United States. The Electric segment generates power from coal, fuel oil, natural gas, solar, and wind, and participates in MISO markets, while the Manufacturing arm provides contract machining, metal stamping, and plastic horticultural containers for RV, agricultural, and construction markets. The Plastics segment produces PVC piping for municipal, rural, and specialty water systems, distributing through wholesalers, independent reps, and direct sales forces.

What is the Dividend Yield of OTTR?

As of December 2025, OTTR`s dividend yield is 2.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.10 USD by the current share price of 82.13.

Does OTTR pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, OTTR paid a dividend of 2.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.525 USD.

How often does OTTR pay dividends?

OTTR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, OTTR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

OTTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for OTTR for the next 4 payments are between 0.455 (-13.3%) and 0.46 (-12.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will OTTR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for OTTR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of OTTR?

OTTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.05% per year.
Strong growth: OTTR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of OTTR?

OTTR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.71%. If you bought OTTR's shares at 36.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of OTTR?

OTTR Payout Consistency is 94.6%. 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: Otter Tail has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does OTTR have a good Dividend Yield?

OTTR`s 2.56% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OTTR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OTTR is 31.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of OTTR?

OTTR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.97%. 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: 2025-11-24 02:16