Natural Grocers (NGVC) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.60
- Forward yield
- 1.99%
- Payout ratio
- 25.5%
- Growth streak
- 3 years
Natural Grocers pays a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share. The most recent payout had an ex-date of August 17, 2026, and was paid on September 2, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, payouts totaled $0.60 per share, offering a dividend yield of 1.99% at a share price of $30.19. The company maintains a 3-year dividend growth streak as regular distributions have steadily expanded.
Excluding special distributions, calendar-year regular totals were $0.28 in 2020, $0.31 in 2021, $0.40 in 2022, $0.40 in 2023, $0.42 in 2024, and $0.51 in 2025. Natural Grocers also distributed two unusually large one-off payments far above its regular rate: a $2.00 special dividend in November 2020 and a $1.00 special dividend in November 2023.
Dividend raises typically occur with the final payment of the calendar year, holding the new rate for four consecutive quarters. The quarterly rate increased 42.9% from $0.07 to $0.10 in late 2021, 20% to $0.12 in late 2024, and 25% to $0.15 in late 2025. If the pattern continues, the next payment will fall in late November or early December 2026, coinciding with the timing of past annual increases.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | $0.15 |
| May 7, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $0.12 |
| May 8, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $0.12 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $0.10 |
| May 9, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $1.00 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $0.10 |
| May 4, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | $0.10 |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | $0.10 |
| May 5, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.10 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | $0.10 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Natural Grocers (NGVC) pay a dividend?
Yes. Natural Grocers pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.15 per share.
What is NGVC's dividend yield?
Natural Grocers paid $0.60 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.99% at the last price of $30.21. Click here to learn more
When is NGVC's most recent ex-dividend date?
Natural Grocers's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 17, 2026, payable on Sep 2, 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 NGVC been raising its dividend?
Yes — Natural Grocers has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive calendar years.
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