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Yield 12m 5.88%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.45
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 0.41%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.63%
Payout Ratio 84.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 99.2%
Total Return 12m: 19.74%
#9 in Group
Total Return 5y: -16.79%
#18 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NWN 1,772m 5.88% 4.63%
SPB 1,134m 26.0% 53.3%
SPH 1,336m 6.68% 13.6%
SGU 441m 5.76% 11.5%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
NWN 1,772m 0.41% 84.3%
CPK 3,118m 7.79% 48.3%
ATO 25,006m 6.93% 47.9%
NJR 4,988m 6.13% 50.7%

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NWN Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.49
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.49 1.23%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.49 0.5% 1.24%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.4875 1.21%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.4875 1.28%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.4875 1.27%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.4875 0.5% 1.33%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.485 1.11%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.485 1.04%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.485 0.98%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.485 0.5% 1.03%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.4825 0.91%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.4825 0.98%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.4825 1.03%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.4825 0.5% 1.05%
2021-07-29 2021-07-30 2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.48 0.89%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.48 0.89%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.48 1.04%
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.48 0.5% 1.1%
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.4775 0.88%
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.4775 0.71%
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.4775
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.4775 0.5%
2019-07-30 2019-07-31 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.475
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.475
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.475
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.475 0.5%
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.4725
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.4725
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.4725
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.4725 0.5%
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.47
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.47
2017-01-27 2017-01-31 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.47
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.47 0.5%
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.4675
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.4675
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-12 Quarterly 0.4675
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.4675 0.5%
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.465

NWN Dividend FAQ

Does NWN pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, NWN paid a dividend of 2.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-30.

What is the Dividend Yield of NWN?

As of April 2025, NWN`s dividend yield is 5.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.45 USD by the current share price of 43.97.

How often does NWN pay dividends?

NWN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NWN has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NWN?

The next ex-dividend date for Northwest Natural Gas (NWN) is 2025-04-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of NWN?

NWN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.41% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NWN?

NWN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.63%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Northwest Natural Gas five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.45) divided by the purchase price five years ago (52.84):

What is the Payout Consistency of NWN?

NWN Payout Consistency is 99.2%.
Highly consistent: Northwest Natural Gas has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NWN have a good Dividend Yield?

NWN`s 5.88% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NWN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NWN is 84.3%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of NWN?

NWN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.28%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

NWN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NWN`s Outstanding Shares?

Northwest Natural Gas`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.63% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Northwest Natural Gas ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1996-09-09 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 14,361,000
1986 14,945,000 +4.07%
1987 15,457,000 +3.43%
1988 15,744,000 +1.86%
1989 15,882,400 +0.88%
1990 17,647,100 +11.11%
1991 16,521,700 -6.38%
1992 17,872,300 +8.17%
1993 19,629,600 +9.83%
1994 19,565,200 -0.33%
1995 21,739,100 +11.11%
1996 20,000,000 -8%
1997 22,142,900 +10.71%
1998 25,000,000 +12.9%
1999 24,705,900 -1.18%
2000 25,203,000 +2.01%
2001 25,133,000 -0.28%
2002 25,492,000 +1.43%
2003 25,777,000 +1.12%
2004 27,373,000 +6.19%
2005 27,560,000 +0.68%
2006 27,556,000 -0.01%
2007 26,609,000 -3.44%
2008 26,445,000 -0.62%
2009 26,515,000 +0.26%
2010 26,606,000 +0.34%
2011 26,686,000 +0.3%
2012 26,847,000 +0.6%
2013 26,987,000 +0.52%
2014 27,375,000 +1.44%
2015 27,473,000 +0.36%
2016 28,630,000 +4.21%
2017 28,736,000 +0.37%
2018 28,880,000 +0.5%
2019 30,521,000 +5.68%
2020 30,621,000 +0.33%
2021 31,129,000 +1.66%
2022 35,525,000 +14.12%
2023 37,631,200 +5.93%
2024 38,394,000 +2.03%