Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
ORA Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is flat.
ORA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
ORA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
ORA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ormat Technologies, Inc. distributes 23.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ORA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ORA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 0.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 79.4%, with dividends contributing 3.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,516 today.
ORA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 43.31% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 44.59% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 52.02% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 65.97% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 67.51% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 60.47% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 65.95% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 66.46% | Jun 5, 2024 |
ORA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.5B | 0.4% | 23.5% | 0 | Sustainable | |
1st | $10.6B | 11.7% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd | $7.8B | 7.9% | 2.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
| $194.6B | 2.4% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch | |
3rd | $10.2B | 4.9% | 52.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
| $316.2B | 0.4% | 16.7% | 2 | Sustainable | |
| $79.6B | 2.0% | 47.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
ORA Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.02 | 23.8% | 4.21x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.04 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.08 | 23.1% | 4.33x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.17 | 41.0% | 2.44x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.10 | 43.6% | 2.29x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.65 | 26.7% | 3.75x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | -17.0% | 4 | $1.72 | 25.6% | 3.91x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.53 | 29.3% | 4 | $1.92 | 27.6% | 3.62x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.41 | -21.2% | 4 | $2.61 | 15.7% | 6.37x | 0.4% |
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Start ComparisonORA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ORA stock.
How much dividend does ORA pay per share?
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ORA's next ex-dividend date?
ORA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ORA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ORA's dividend safe?
ORA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ORA increased its dividend?
ORA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.8%.
How often does ORA pay dividends?
Ormat Technologies, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.47 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ORA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ORA five years ago would be worth approximately $17,936 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ORA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ORA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.