National Grid (NGG) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Semi-annual
- Trailing 12 months
- $3.24
- Forward yield
- 4.08%
- Payout ratio
- 99.9%
National Grid distributes semi-annual dividends, alternating between a larger mid-year payment and a smaller late-year payment. Its most recent dividend was $2.1738 per share, which had an ex-date of May 29, 2026, and was paid on July 23, 2026. That followed a payment of $1.0657 per share with an ex-date of November 21, 2025, paid on January 13, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, National Grid distributed $3.2395 per share, representing a dividend yield of 4.24% at a share price of $76.35.
The company maintains a dividend growth streak of 0 years, as distribution amounts vary across periods. Mid-year payments ranged from $2.0126 in 2020 to $2.4939 in 2024, while late-year payments ranged between $1.0196 in 2024 and $1.1899 in 2023. By ex-date calendar year, total payouts were $3.1411 in 2020, $3.4385 in 2021, $3.1236 in 2022, $3.5357 in 2023, $3.5135 in 2024, and $3.1202 in 2025.
If National Grid follows its established schedule, the next ex-date would be expected around November 2026 for the smaller second distribution of the year.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | $2.17 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $1.07 |
| May 19, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | $2.05 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $1.02 |
| May 23, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 | $2.49 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $1.19 |
| May 23, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $2.35 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $1.03 |
| May 23, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 | $2.09 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 | Jan 19, 2022 | $1.16 |
| May 19, 2021 | Jun 3, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 | $2.28 |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Jan 13, 2021 | $1.13 |
| Jun 18, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 | Aug 19, 2020 | $2.01 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $1.07 |
Frequently asked questions
Does National Grid (NGG) pay a dividend?
Yes. National Grid pays a semi-annual dividend; the most recent payment was $2.17 per share.
What is NGG's dividend yield?
National Grid paid $3.24 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 4.08% at the last price of $79.41. Click here to learn more
When is NGG's most recent ex-dividend date?
National Grid's most recent ex-dividend date is May 29, 2026, payable on Jul 23, 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
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