Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.25
Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Payout Ratio
42.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
NRP Dividend Income Check
Safety
42.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 29.8% and trend is rising.
NRP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.2%
Trailing DPS$4.25
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout42.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout34.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR16.0%
5Y CAGR25.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)29.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return9.3%
5Y Total Return525.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)104.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$62,57910Y ago$72,01520Y ago$11,620
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.
NRP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
NRP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Natural Resource Partners L.P. distributes 42.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 34.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NRP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.0% and 5-year CAGR of 25.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NRP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.2% dividend yield, 4.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 29.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 525.8%, with dividends contributing 104.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $72,015 today.
NRP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$18.20
Avg/Payment$0.9100
Latest Change+525.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026Latest | $0.7500 | ↑ +525.0% | 3.04% | May 26, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.1200 | ↓ -84.0% | 2.64% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.7500 | — | 3.39% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 4.09% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 4.09% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.7500 | ↓ -38.0% | 3.19% | May 27, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $1.2100 | ↑ +61.3% | 6.33% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 5.40% | Feb 25, 2025 |
NRP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.2%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
42.2% payout
Streak
0Y
25.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRPNatural Resource Par… | $1.3B | 4.2% | 42.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 HCCWarrior Met Coal, In… | $4.8B | 0.4% | 31.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AMRAlpha Metallurgical … | $2.4B | 0.0% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 FANGDiamondback Energy, … | $51.6B | 2.2% | 69.5% | 8 | Watch |
2nd  BSMBlack Stone Minerals… | $3.0B | 9.6% | 95.2% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  VNOMViper Energy, Inc. | $15.5B | 5.3% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 BTUPeabody Energy Corpo… | $3.0B | 1.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
NRP Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.62 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 11.4% |
| 2025 | $4.21 | -22.6% | 5 | $10.04 | 41.9% | 2.38x | 29.8% |
| 2024 | $5.44 | 0.2% | 5 | $11.35 | 47.9% | 2.09x | 38.4% |
| 2023 | $5.43 | 101.1% | 5 | $13.08 | 41.5% | 2.41x | 38.4% |
| 2022 | $2.70 | 50.0% | 4 | $13.39 | 20.2% | 4.96x | 19.1% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | 33.3% | 4 | $6.78 | 26.5% | 3.77x | 12.7% |
| 2020 | $1.35 | -49.1% | 3 | $-9.20 | — | — | 9.5% |
| 2019 | $2.65 | 47.2% | 4 | $-4.35 | — | — | 18.7% |
| 2018 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.79 | 20.5% | 4.88x | 12.7% |
| 2017 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.96 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 12.7% |
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NRP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NRP stock.
How much dividend does NRP pay per share?
Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is NRP's next ex-dividend date?
NRP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NRP typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is NRP's dividend safe?
NRP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +42.2% and FCF payout ratio of +34.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NRP increased its dividend?
NRP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +25.5%.
How often does NRP pay dividends?
Natural Resource Partners L.P. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $4.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NRP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NRP five years ago would be worth approximately $62,579 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NRP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NRP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +29.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.