Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.89
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
68.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
24 years
NWN Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
24 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is flat.
NWN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.89
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak24 years
3Y CAGR0.5%
5Y CAGR0.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return18.4%
5Y Total Return8.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,85510Y ago$12,20520Y ago$24,428
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.
NWN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
NWN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Northwest Natural Holding Company distributes 68.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NWN has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.5% and 5-year CAGR of 0.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NWN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 8.5%, with dividends contributing 17.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,205 today.
NWN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.74
Avg/Payment$0.4869
Latest Change+0.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.4930 | ↑ +0.1% | 3.71% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.4925 | — | 4.22% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.4925 | ↑ +0.5% | 4.31% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 4.91% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 4.54% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 4.90% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.4900 | ↑ +0.5% | 5.02% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.4875 | — | 4.88% | Aug 15, 2024 |
NWN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
68.2% payout
Streak
24Y
0.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st NWNNorthwest Natural Ho… | $2.1B | 3.8% | 68.2% | 24 | Watch |
3rd  SRSpire Inc. | $5.1B | 3.6% | 67.1% | 12 | Watch |
 NFGNational Fuel Gas Co… | $7.6B | 2.6% | 36.3% | 31 | Sustainable |
 SWXSouthwest Gas Holdin… | $6.6B | 2.7% | 40.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NJRNew Jersey Resources… | $5.6B | 3.2% | 53.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 ATOAtmos Energy Corpora… | $30.1B | 1.9% | 46.2% | 28 | Sustainable |
 CMSCMS Energy Corporati… | $22.8B | 3.0% | 61.9% | 19 | Watch |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.5B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $70.1B | 3.7% | 85.2% | 9 | At Risk |
NWN Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.99 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.96 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.77 | 70.8% | 1.41x | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $1.95 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.03 | 96.2% | 1.04x | 4.3% |
| 2023 | $1.94 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.59 | 75.0% | 1.33x | 4.3% |
| 2022 | $1.93 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.54 | 76.1% | 1.31x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $1.92 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.56 | 75.1% | 1.33x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $1.91 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.32 | 82.4% | 1.21x | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $1.90 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.07 | 91.9% | 1.09x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $1.89 | 0.5% | 4 | $2.24 | 84.5% | 1.18x | 4.1% |
| 2017 | $1.88 | 0.5% | 4 | $-1.93 | — | — | 4.1% |
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Start ComparisonNWN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NWN stock.
How much dividend does NWN pay per share?
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.89 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NWN's next ex-dividend date?
NWN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NWN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NWN's dividend safe?
NWN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 24 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is NWN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Northwest Natural Holding Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does NWN pay dividends?
Northwest Natural Holding Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.89 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NWN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NWN five years ago would be worth approximately $10,855 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NWN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NWN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.