FCG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

FCG has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 0.67 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.77%

Payout Ratio -

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 22.51%

Consistency Lifetime 83.6%

Yield on Cost 5y 6.78%

Payout FCF -

Streak Years 19

Dividend Rating 66.72%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 8.7%

Total Return 5y: 165.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
WEEI	41 M	12.7%	13.9%
XLE	30,477 M	3.29%	13.9%
TPZ	92 M	3.63%	8.94%
IXC	2,069 M	3.82%	8.35%
FENY	1,450 M	3.20%	7.77%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
PSCE	76 M	138%	64.3%
WEEI	41 M	71.4%	100%
COAL	40 M	60.4%	100%
FTXN	104 M	40.7%	89.7%
FXN	263 M	41.3%	85.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Equity Energy

PXE

Dynamic Energy
2.90% Yield

WEEI

Westwood Salient
12.68% Yield

FTXN

Nasdaq Oil & Gas
2.76% Yield

IEZ

U.S. Oil Equipment
2.04% Yield

XOP

S&P Oil & Gas
2.56% Yield

OIH

Oil
1.71% Yield

FCG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2025-12-12	2025-12-12	2025-12-31		0.166	-2.9%	0.68%
2025-09-25	2025-09-25	2025-09-30		0.171	9.6%	0.72%
2025-06-26	2025-06-26	2025-06-30		0.156	-11.4%	0.67%
2025-03-27	2025-03-27	2025-03-31	Quarterly	0.176	45.5%	0.71%
2024-12-13	2024-12-13	2024-12-31	Quarterly	0.121	-42.1%	0.49%
2024-09-26	2024-09-26	2024-09-30	Quarterly	0.209	-28.9%	0.89%
2024-06-27	2024-06-27	2024-06-28	Quarterly	0.294	434.5%	1.12%
2024-03-21	2024-03-22	2024-03-28	Quarterly	0.055	-74.8%	0.21%
2023-12-22	2023-12-26	2023-12-29	Quarterly	0.218	44.4%	0.88%
2023-09-22	2023-09-25	2023-09-29	Quarterly	0.151	-30.1%	0.6%
2023-06-27	2023-06-28	2023-06-30	Quarterly	0.216	5.9%	0.97%
2023-03-24	2023-03-27	2023-03-31	Quarterly	0.204	-21.2%	0.99%
2022-12-23	2022-12-27	2022-12-30	Quarterly	0.259	18.8%	1.07%
2022-09-23	2022-09-26	2022-09-30	Quarterly	0.218	49.3%	0.95%
2022-06-24	2022-06-27	2022-06-30	Quarterly	0.146	20.7%	0.66%
2022-03-25	2022-03-28	2022-03-31	Quarterly	0.121	-19.9%	0.5%
2021-12-23	2021-12-27	2021-12-31	Quarterly	0.151	118.8%	0.89%
2021-09-23	2021-09-24	2021-09-30	Quarterly	0.069	72.5%	0.45%
2021-06-24	2021-06-25	2021-06-30	Quarterly	0.04	8.1%	0.25%
2021-03-25	2021-03-26	2021-03-31	Quarterly	0.037	-75.3%	0.3%
2020-12-24	2020-12-28	2020-12-31	Quarterly	0.15	105.5%	N/A
2020-09-24	2020-09-25	2020-09-30	Quarterly	0.073	28.1%	N/A
2020-06-25	2020-06-26	2020-06-30	Quarterly	0.057	-1.7%	N/A
2020-03-26	2020-03-27	2020-03-31	Quarterly	0.058	-53.6%	N/A
2019-12-13	2019-12-16	2019-12-31	Quarterly	0.125	316.7%	N/A
2019-09-25	2019-09-26	2019-09-30	Quarterly	0.03	-76%	N/A
2019-06-14	2019-06-17	2019-06-28	Quarterly	0.125	86.6%	N/A
2019-03-21	2019-03-22	2019-03-29	Quarterly	0.067	204.5%	N/A
2018-12-18	2018-12-19	2018-12-31	Quarterly	0.022	-69.9%	N/A
2018-09-14	2018-09-17	2018-09-28	Quarterly	0.073	12.3%	N/A
2018-06-21	2018-06-22	2018-06-29	Quarterly	0.065	18.2%	N/A
2018-03-22	2018-03-23	2018-03-29	Quarterly	0.055	292.9%	N/A
2017-09-21	2017-09-22	2017-09-29	Quarterly	0.014	-95.1%	N/A
2017-06-22	2017-06-26	2017-06-30	Quarterly	0.287	421.8%	N/A
2017-03-23	2017-03-27	2017-03-31	Quarterly	0.055	-33.7%	N/A
2016-12-21	2016-12-23	2016-12-30	Quarterly	0.083	295.2%	N/A
2016-09-21	2016-09-23	2016-09-30	Quarterly	0.021	-90.8%	N/A
2016-06-22	2016-06-24	2016-06-30	Other	0.229	940.9%	N/A
2016-03-23	2016-03-28	2016-03-31	Quarterly	0.022	-40.5%	N/A
2015-12-23	2015-12-28	2015-12-31	Quarterly	0.037	5.7%	N/A
2015-09-23	2015-09-25	2015-09-30	Quarterly	0.035	-51.4%	N/A
2015-06-24	2015-06-26	2015-06-30	Quarterly	0.072	1.4%	N/A
2015-03-25	2015-03-27	2015-03-31	Quarterly	0.071	18.3%	N/A
2014-12-23	2014-12-26	2014-12-31	Quarterly	0.06	1400%	N/A
2014-09-23	2014-09-25	2014-09-30	Quarterly	0.004	-94.6%	N/A
2014-06-24	2014-06-26	2014-06-30	Quarterly	0.074	516.7%	N/A
2014-03-25	2014-03-27	2014-03-31	Quarterly	0.012	500%	N/A
2013-12-18	2013-12-20	2013-12-31	Quarterly	0.002	-80%	N/A
2013-09-20	2013-09-24	2013-09-30	Quarterly	0.01	-71.4%	N/A
2013-06-21	2013-06-25	2013-06-28	Quarterly	0.035	0%	N/A

FCG Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) commits at least 90% of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to equities, depositary receipts, MLP units, and related securities that mirror its underlying index. The index targets mid- and large-cap firms whose core revenue streams stem from natural-gas midstream operations (e.g., pipelines, processing, storage) or upstream exploration and production activities.

What is the Dividend Yield of FCG?

As of February 2026, FCG`s dividend yield is 2.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.67 USD by the current share price of 26.18.

Does FCG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FCG paid a dividend of 0.67 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.166 USD.

How often does FCG pay dividends?

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

FCG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FCG for the next 4 payments are between 0.157 (-5.4%) and 0.186 (+12.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will FCG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.166 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Natural Gas (FCG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FCG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Natural Gas (FCG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FCG?

FCG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 22.5% per year.
Strong growth: FCG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FCG?

FCG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.78%. If you bought FCG's shares at 9.87 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.67 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FCG?

FCG Payout Consistency is 83.6%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Natural Gas has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FCG have a good Dividend Yield?

FCG`s 2.77% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FCG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FCG is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FCG?

FCG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.72%. 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.
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 14:22