Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
NX Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is flat.
NX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout16.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.1%
Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
1Y Total Return-7.3%
5Y Total Return-24.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,50610Y ago$10,27920Y ago$59,863
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.
NX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
NX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Quanex Building Products Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NX does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 4.1% buyback yield, 6.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -24.9%, with dividends contributing 6.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,279 today.
NX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.60
Avg/Payment$0.0800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 1.91% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.0800 | — | 1.81% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.99% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 2.10% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.68% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.61% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.15% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.15% | Sep 30, 2024 |
NX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.0%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd NXQuanex Building Prod… | $781M | 1.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  APOGApogee Enterprises, … | $888M | 2.5% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 AWIArmstrong World Indu… | $6.7B | 0.8% | 17.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd  CSLCarlisle Companies I… | $14.8B | 1.2% | 24.4% | 38 | Sustainable |
 AAONAAON, Inc. | $11.2B | 0.3% | 30.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 VMCVulcan Materials Com… | $39.3B | 0.7% | 24.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MLMMartin Marietta Mate… | $36.7B | 0.5% | 17.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
NX Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.16 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-5.43 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.90 | 35.6% | 2.81x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.50 | 12.8% | 7.81x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.66 | 12.0% | 8.31x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.70 | 18.8% | 5.31x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.17 | 27.4% | 3.66x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.32 | 33.3% | 4 | $-1.42 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 50.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 32.0% | 3.13x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.54 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 0.7% |
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NX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NX stock.
How much dividend does NX pay per share?
Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NX's next ex-dividend date?
NX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NX's dividend safe?
NX's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +16.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NX increased its dividend?
NX has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does NX pay dividends?
Quanex Building Products Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NX five years ago would be worth approximately $7,506 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.