NBR Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

NBR has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 39.3%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 9.82%

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: 28.5%
Total Return 5y: -21.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Drilling

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NE 5,658 M 9.24% 11.8%
PTEN 3,008 M 5.27% 5.70%
HP 3,434 M 4.67% 5.69%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NE 5,658 M 89.0% 100%
PTEN 3,008 M 41.4% 87.7%

NBR Dividend History: Last 29 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2020-03-11 2020-03-12 2020-04-02 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-03 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-09-10 2019-09-11 2019-10-02 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-06-10 2019-06-11 2019-07-02 Unknown 0.01 0% N/A
2019-03-11 2019-03-12 2019-04-02 Unknown 0.01 -83.3% N/A
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2019-01-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-09-10 2018-09-11 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-06-11 2018-06-12 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-03-12 2018-03-13 2018-04-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-12-12 2017-12-13 2018-01-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-09-11 2017-09-12 2017-10-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-06-12 2017-06-14 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-03-10 2017-03-14 2017-04-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-12-12 2016-12-14 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-09-09 2016-09-13 2016-10-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.06 50% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-03-07 2013-03-11 2013-03-28 Other 0.04 0% N/A

NBR Dividend FAQ

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) delivers drilling and related services for on-shore and offshore oil and gas wells across the United States and internationally, operating through four segments: U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies.

What is the Dividend Yield of NBR?

As of February 2026, NBR`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 69.78.

Does NBR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 NBR does not pay a dividend.

How often does NBR pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, NBR has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2020-03-11.

NBR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NBR for the next 4 payments are between 0.031 (+210.0%) and 0.039 (+290.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NBR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.01 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2020-03-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nabors Industries (NBR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NBR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nabors Industries (NBR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NBR?

NBR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of NBR?

NBR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought NBR's shares at 88.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NBR?

NBR Payout Consistency is 39.3%. 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 unstable: Nabors Industries has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NBR have a good Dividend Yield?

NBR`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NBR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NBR is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of NBR?

NBR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 9.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NBR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NBR's Outstanding Shares?

Nabors Industries's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 29.52% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has NBR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 23, 2020 with a ratio of 1:50.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 412,800
1986 400,000 -3.1%
1987 401,000 +0.25%
1988 1,676,000 +317.96%
1989 1,700,000 +1.43%
1990 2,355,600 +38.56%
1991 2,523,100 +7.11%
1992 2,566,700 +1.73%
1993 2,833,300 +10.39%
1994 3,415,400 +20.54%
1995 3,600,000 +5.4%
1996 3,923,800 +8.99%
1997 4,464,900 +13.79%
1998 4,071,400 -8.81%
1999 4,700,000 +15.44%
2000 5,842,500 +24.31%
2001 344,755,600 +5800.82%
2002 5,828,300 -98.31%
2003 5,919,400 +1.56%
2004 6,086,600 +2.82%
2005 6,259,800 +2.85%
2006 5,538,800 -11.52%
2007 5,551,700 +0.23%
2008 5,662,000 +1.99%
2009 5,693,400 +0.55%
2010 5,722,300 +0.51%
2011 5,819,300 +1.7%
2012 5,848,400 +0.5%
2013 5,954,900 +1.82%
2014 5,698,800 -4.3%
2015 5,527,400 -3.01%
2016 5,535,900 +0.15%
2017 5,732,100 +3.54%
2018 7,004,700 +22.2%
2019 7,042,700 +0.54%
2020 7,067,000 +0.35%
2021 7,950,000 +12.49%
2022 9,101,000 +14.48%
2023 9,133,000 +0.35%
2024 9,213,000 +0.88%
2025 15,321,000 +66.3%

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: 2026-02-01 02:16