Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.49
National Research Corporation (NRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
94.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
1 years
NRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
94.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is rising.
NRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$0.49
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout94.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout63.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-14.8%
5Y CAGR19.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield7.1%
1Y Total Return45.9%
5Y Total Return-52.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,80010Y ago$19,17520Y ago$13,515
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.
NRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
NRC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
National Research Corporation distributes 94.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 63.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NRC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -14.8% and 5-year CAGR of 19.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 4.6% buyback yield, 7.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -52.0%, with dividends contributing 7.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,175 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
NRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.76
Avg/Payment$0.1880
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026Latest | $0.1600 | — | 3.02% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.1600 | — | 3.27% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.1600 | ↑ +33.3% | 2.79% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 3.61% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 2.88% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 3.72% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 2.75% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 2.14% | Oct 11, 2024 |
NRC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#2 of 3
Safety
At Risk
94.6% payout
Streak
1Y
19.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.1%
#3 of 3
NRC
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PINCNRC Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $0.52 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | -67.6% | 4 | $1.04 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $1.48 | 76.2% | 5 | $1.25 | 118.4% | 0.84x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.84 | 75.0% | 4 | $1.27 | 66.1% | 1.51x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 128.6% | 4 | $1.46 | 32.9% | 3.04x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.21 | -73.1% | 1 | $1.45 | 14.5% | 6.90x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.78 | -31.0% | 4 | $1.26 | 61.9% | 1.62x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $1.13 | 182.5% | 4 | $1.07 | 105.6% | 0.95x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 17.6% | 4 | $0.52 | 76.9% | 1.30x | 0.9% |
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Compare NowNRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NRC stock.
How much dividend does NRC pay per share?
National Research Corporation (NRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NRC's next ex-dividend date?
NRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NRC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NRC's dividend safe?
NRC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +94.6% and FCF payout ratio of +63.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NRC increased its dividend?
NRC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.9%.
How often does NRC pay dividends?
National Research Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NRC five years ago would be worth approximately $4,800 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.