National Fuel Gas (NFG) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $2.18
- Forward yield
- 2.78%
- Payout ratio
- 29.0%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
National Fuel Gas pays a quarterly dividend of $0.555 per share. The most recent ex-date was September 30, 2026, followed by a payment date of October 15, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, the company distributed a total of $2.18 per share. At a share price of $78.48, this corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.78%.
The company holds a dividend growth streak of 5 years. Total payments for complete calendar years increased steadily from $1.77 per share in 2020 to $1.81 in 2021, $1.88 in 2022, $1.96 in 2023, $2.04 in 2024, and $2.12 in 2025. Per-share payout increases consistently take effect with the June ex-dividend date each year. Increases measured 1 cent per share in 2020 and 2021, followed by 2-cent increases in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, bringing the current payout to $0.555.
If National Fuel Gas maintains its quarterly calendar, the next ex-dividend date should occur in late December 2026 for payment in mid-January 2027. Based on historic payout patterns, annual dividend increases typically accompany the June ex-dividend date.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.56 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.56 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.54 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.54 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.54 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.54 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.52 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.52 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.52 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.52 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.50 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | $0.50 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | $0.50 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $0.50 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | $0.48 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | $0.48 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | $0.48 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | $0.48 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | $0.46 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | $0.46 |
Frequently asked questions
Does National Fuel Gas (NFG) pay a dividend?
Yes. National Fuel Gas pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.56 per share.
What is NFG's dividend yield?
National Fuel Gas paid $2.18 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.78% at the last price of $78.38. Click here to learn more
When is NFG's most recent ex-dividend date?
National Fuel Gas's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026, payable on Oct 15, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has NFG been raising its dividend?
Yes — National Fuel Gas has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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