Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.40
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.8%
Payout Ratio
6.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
NAT Dividend Income Check
Safety
6.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.7% and trend is falling.
NAT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.8%
Trailing DPS$0.40
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout6.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR48.5%
5Y CAGR-4.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return127.0%
5Y Total Return121.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)51.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,15110Y ago$6,41820Y ago$8,631
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). NAT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
NAT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
NAT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Nordic American Tankers Limited distributes 6.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NAT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 48.5% and 5-year CAGR of -4.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NAT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.8% dividend yield, 6.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 121.5%, with dividends contributing 51.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,418 today.
NAT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.77
Avg/Payment$0.0885
Latest Change+29.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026Latest | $0.2200 | ↑ +29.4% | 11.97% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.1700 | ↑ +30.8% | 8.75% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.1300 | ↑ +30.0% | 10.08% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.1000 | ↑ +42.9% | 8.54% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.0700 | ↑ +16.7% | 10.66% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0600 | ↑ +50.0% | 13.99% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.0400 | ↓ -66.7% | 15.81% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 11.60% | Nov 26, 2024 |
NAT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.8%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
6.9% payout
Streak
1Y
-4.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd NATNordic American Tank… | $1.2B | 6.8% | 6.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | $2.6B | 2.7% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 INSWInternational Seaway… | $4.2B | 3.5% | 46.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 DHTDHT Holdings, Inc. | $3.0B | 3.9% | 56.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 STNGScorpio Tankers Inc. | $4.2B | 2.1% | 24.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  TKTeekay Corporation | $1.0B | 8.3% | 86.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 FROFrontline Ltd. | $9.1B | 2.3% | 54.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ASCArdmore Shipping Cor… | $697M | 2.2% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
NAT Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.39 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 12.6% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | -10.0% | 4 | $0.06 | 620.7% | 0.16x | 11.7% |
| 2024 | $0.40 | -18.4% | 4 | $0.22 | 181.8% | 0.55x | 12.9% |
| 2023 | $0.49 | 345.5% | 4 | $0.47 | 104.3% | 0.96x | 15.9% |
| 2022 | $0.11 | 83.3% | 4 | $0.07 | 147.1% | 0.68x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $0.06 | -86.7% | 4 | $-0.74 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.45 | 350.0% | 4 | $0.34 | 132.4% | 0.76x | 14.6% |
| 2019 | $0.10 | 42.9% | 4 | $-0.07 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $0.07 | -86.7% | 4 | $-0.67 | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $0.53 | -61.2% | 4 | $-0.73 | — | — | 17.0% |
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NAT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NAT stock.
How much dividend does NAT pay per share?
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NAT's next ex-dividend date?
NAT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NAT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NAT's dividend safe?
NAT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +6.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NAT increased its dividend?
NAT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -4.4%.
How often does NAT pay dividends?
Nordic American Tankers Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NAT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NAT five years ago would be worth approximately $22,151 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NAT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NAT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.