Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.00
Noble Corporation Plc (NE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
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Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.1% and trend is unknown.
NE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$2.00
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout112.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return64.7%
5Y Total Return95.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,54910Y ago$20,65420Y ago$20,654
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
NE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Noble Corporation Plc distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 112.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NE has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 95.5%, with dividends contributing 24.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,654 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
NE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 14 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.50
Avg/Payment$0.4643
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 4.29% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 5.36% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 5.46% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 7.69% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 8.67% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 7.43% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 7.56% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 8.88% | Mar 20, 2025 |
NE Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
4.5%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#2 of 5
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PTEN
SLBNE Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.50 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6.1% |
| 2025 | $2.50 | 38.9% | 5 | $1.35 | 185.2% | 0.54x | 10.1% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 157.1% | 4 | $2.96 | 60.8% | 1.64x | 7.3% |
| 2023 | $0.70 | — | 2 | $3.32 | 21.1% | 4.74x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.85 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.77 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-15.86 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.81 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.59 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.11 | — | — | — |
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NE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NE stock.
How much dividend does NE pay per share?
Noble Corporation Plc (NE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is NE's next ex-dividend date?
NE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is NE's dividend safe?
NE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +112.4%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NE a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Noble Corporation Plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does NE pay dividends?
Noble Corporation Plc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NE five years ago would be worth approximately $19,549 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.