Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.51
NOV Inc. (NOV) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
NOV Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
NOV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$0.51
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR36.6%
5Y CAGR59.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.7%
Total Shareholder Yield7.4%
1Y Total Return38.6%
5Y Total Return29.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,91810Y ago$5,94820Y ago$10,280
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). NOV's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
NOV Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
NOV Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NOV Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NOV has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 36.6% and 5-year CAGR of 59.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NOV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 4.7% buyback yield, 7.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 29.2%, with dividends contributing 9.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $5,948 today.
NOV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.46
Avg/Payment$0.0728
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 1.99% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 1.65% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.0900 | ↑ +20.0% | 2.85% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 3.15% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 3.96% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0750 | ↓ -64.3% | 3.73% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2100 | ↑ +180.0% | 3.64% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 2.10% | Mar 28, 2025 |
NOV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
2Y
59.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.4%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st NOVNOV Inc. | $6.7B | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 BKRBaker Hughes Company | $57.9B | 1.6% | 35.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  HALHalliburton Company | $29.2B | 2.0% | 45.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  SLBSLB N.V. | $72.2B | 2.2% | 47.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 LBRTLiberty Energy Inc. | $4.4B | 1.2% | 36.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 FTITechnipFMC plc | $26.1B | 0.3% | 8.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WTTRSelect Water Solutio… | $2.0B | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
NOV Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.27 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.51 | 85.5% | 5 | $0.39 | 130.8% | 0.76x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $0.28 | 37.5% | 4 | $1.60 | 17.2% | 5.82x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.50 | 8.0% | 12.50x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 300.0% | 4 | $0.39 | 51.3% | 1.95x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.05 | 0.0% | 1 | $-0.65 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.05 | -75.0% | 1 | $-6.61 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-15.95 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.08 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | -67.2% | 4 | $-0.63 | — | — | 1.4% |
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NOV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NOV stock.
How much dividend does NOV pay per share?
NOV Inc. (NOV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is NOV's next ex-dividend date?
NOV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NOV typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is NOV's dividend safe?
NOV's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +24.9%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NOV increased its dividend?
NOV has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +59.1%.
How often does NOV pay dividends?
NOV Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2009 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NOV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NOV five years ago would be worth approximately $12,918 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NOV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NOV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.