Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.52
North European Oil Royalty Trust (NRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.4%
Payout Ratio
60.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
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Safety
60.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 27.6% and trend is rising.
NRT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.4%
Trailing DPS$0.52
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout65.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-23.8%
5Y CAGR20.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)27.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.4%
1Y Total Return62.7%
5Y Total Return96.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)89.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,63510Y ago$18,21020Y ago$11,583
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). NRT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
NRT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
NRT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
North European Oil Royalty Trust distributes 60.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 65.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NRT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -23.8% and 5-year CAGR of 20.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NRT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.4% dividend yield, 7.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 27.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 96.3%, with dividends contributing 89.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,210 today.
NRT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.25
Avg/Payment$0.3125
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.2200 | — | 12.95% | May 27, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2200 | ↓ -29.0% | 12.15% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +19.2% | 13.26% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2600 | ↑ +30.0% | 10.16% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↑ +400.0% | 10.47% | May 28, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.0400 | ↑ +100.0% | 9.87% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.0200 | ↓ -90.5% | 11.51% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 11.67% | Aug 28, 2024 |
NRT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.4%
#3 of 9
Safety
Watch
60.2% payout
Streak
1Y
20.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.4%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd NRTNorth European Oil R… | $64M | 7.4% | 60.2% | 1 | Watch |
1st  DMLPDorchester Minerals,… | $1.2B | 10.9% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VNOMViper Energy, Inc. | $15.2B | 5.4% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 TPLTexas Pacific Land C… | $29.0B | 0.5% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  BSMBlack Stone Minerals… | $3.0B | 9.7% | 95.2% | 0 | At Risk |
 BPBP p.l.c. | $97.5B | 5.1% | 92.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 EQNREquinor ASA | $79.0B | 5.9% | 95.0% | 0 | At Risk |
 XOMExxon Mobil Corporat… | $563.9B | 2.9% | 59.7% | 43 | Sustainable |
 CVXChevron Corporation | $335.4B | 4.1% | 1.0% | 38 | Sustainable |
NRT Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 15.0% |
| 2025 | $0.81 | 68.8% | 4 | $0.86 | 94.2% | 1.06x | 27.6% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | -78.8% | 4 | $0.55 | 87.3% | 1.15x | 16.3% |
| 2023 | $2.26 | 23.5% | 3 | $2.30 | 98.3% | 1.02x | 76.9% |
| 2022 | $1.83 | 289.4% | 4 | $1.86 | 98.4% | 1.02x | 62.2% |
| 2021 | $0.47 | 46.9% | 4 | $0.43 | 109.3% | 0.91x | 16.0% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | -61.0% | 4 | $0.36 | 88.9% | 1.13x | 10.9% |
| 2019 | $0.82 | 17.1% | 4 | $0.82 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 27.9% |
| 2018 | $0.70 | -7.9% | 4 | $0.70 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 23.8% |
| 2017 | $0.76 | 13.4% | 4 | $0.76 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 25.9% |
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NRT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NRT stock.
How much dividend does NRT pay per share?
North European Oil Royalty Trust (NRT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NRT's next ex-dividend date?
NRT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NRT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NRT's dividend safe?
NRT's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.2% and FCF payout ratio of +65.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NRT increased its dividend?
NRT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.4%.
How often does NRT pay dividends?
North European Oil Royalty Trust pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NRT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NRT five years ago would be worth approximately $19,635 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NRT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NRT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +27.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.