Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.79
nVent Electric plc (NVT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
18.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
NVT Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
NVT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.79
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout33.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR2.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.9%
Total Shareholder Yield1.4%
1Y Total Return178.6%
5Y Total Return436.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$53,67110Y ago$67,67120Y ago$67,670
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.
NVT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
NVT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
nVent Electric plc distributes 18.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 33.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NVT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.6% and 5-year CAGR of 2.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NVT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.9% buyback yield, 1.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 436.7%, with dividends contributing 11.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $67,671 today.
NVT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.73
Avg/Payment$0.1865
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 57.68% | May 8, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 73.44% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 80.54% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.04% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.42% | May 9, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.06% | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 1.01% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 99.69% | Aug 2, 2024 |
NVT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
18.4% payout
Streak
2Y
2.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.4%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVTnVent Electric plc | $27.0B | 0.5% | 18.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $155.0B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
1st  ATKRAtkore Inc. | $2.5B | 1.8% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $26.2B | 1.1% | 32.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 AYIAcuity Brands, Inc. | $9.1B | 0.2% | 5.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  EMREmerson Electric Co. | $79.0B | 1.5% | 52.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
 ROKRockwell Automation,… | $50.4B | 1.2% | 68.0% | 20 | Watch |
3rd  PNRPentair plc | $12.8B | 1.3% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ITTITT Inc. | $18.6B | 0.7% | 22.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
NVT Annual Dividend History (2015–2026)
12 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $4.31 | 18.6% | 5.39x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 8.6% | 4 | $1.97 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.70 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.37 | 20.8% | 4.81x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.70 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.38 | 29.4% | 3.40x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.70 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.61 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $0.70 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.28 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $0.70 | 100.0% | 4 | $1.29 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $0.35 | — | 2 | $1.28 | 27.3% | 3.66x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.03 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NVT stock.
How much dividend does NVT pay per share?
nVent Electric plc (NVT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NVT's next ex-dividend date?
NVT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NVT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NVT's dividend safe?
NVT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.4% and FCF payout ratio of +33.1%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NVT increased its dividend?
NVT has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.7%.
How often does NVT pay dividends?
nVent Electric plc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NVT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NVT five years ago would be worth approximately $53,671 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NVT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NVT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.