Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionNorthwest Natural Holding (NWN) has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years and currently yields 3.94%. The most recent dividend was $0.4925/share on May 15, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
3.94%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.97
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
66.1%
Consecutive Growth Years
25 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.51%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
0.52%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
0.52%
NWN: compare the "Now" marker to the 1Y / 3Y / 5Y averages on the scale. One valuation signal among many — review fundamentals before investing.
Dividend health
Chowder score
4.5%
FCF payout ratio
800.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
4.9x
Interest coverage
3.49x
ROIC (TTM)
5.1%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 66.1%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-4.84) does not fully cover dividend/share ($1.97).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
25 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 800.3%, above the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — earnings base is negative, CAGR not computable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 30, 2026
- Payment date
- May 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4925
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4925
Ex-date Jan 30, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4925
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4925
Ex-date Oct 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4925
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4925
Ex-date Jul 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Apr 30, 2025
- Payment date
- May 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Jan 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Oct 31, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4900
Ex-date Jul 31, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4875
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4875
Ex-date Apr 29, 2024
- Payment date
- May 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4875
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4875
Ex-date Jan 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4875
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4875
Ex-date Oct 30, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4875
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4875
Ex-date Jul 28, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4850
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4850
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.4925 | $0.4925 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.4925 | $0.4925 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4925 | $0.4925 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.4900 | $0.4900 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $0.4875 | $0.4875 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | $0.4875 | $0.4875 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $0.4875 | $0.4875 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $0.4875 | $0.4875 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $0.4850 | $0.4850 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Northwest Natural Holding has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 25 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.9625 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.9525 | $1.9625 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | $1.9425 | $1.9525 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $1.9325 | $1.9425 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $1.9225 | $1.9325 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $1.9125 | $1.9225 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | $1.9025 | $1.9125 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $1.8925 | $1.9025 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | $1.8825 | $1.8925 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | $1.8725 | $1.8825 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | $1.8625 | $1.8725 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $1.8450 | $1.8625 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | $1.8250 | $1.8450 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $1.7900 | $1.8250 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $1.7500 | $1.7900 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $1.6800 | $1.7500 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | $1.6000 | $1.6800 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | $1.5200 | $1.6000 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | $1.4400 | $1.5200 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | $1.3900 | $1.4400 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | $1.3200 | $1.3900 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | $1.3000 | $1.3200 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | $1.2700 | $1.3000 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | $1.2600 | $1.2700 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | $1.2450 | $1.2600 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | $1.2490 | $1.2450 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | $1.2250 | $1.2490 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | $1.2200 | $1.2250 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | $1.2050 | $1.2200 | +1.2% |
| 1997 | $1.2000 | $1.2050 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | $1.1800 | $1.2000 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | $1.1733 | $1.1800 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | $1.1667 | $1.1733 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | $1.1467 | $1.1667 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | $1.1267 | $1.1467 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | $1.2369 | $1.1267 | -8.9% |
| 1990 | — | $1.2369 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$77.98M
YoY change
+6.1%
5Y CAGR
+6.9%
Peak year (2025)
$77.31M
Latest annual
$77.31M
Cash dividends paid over time for Northwest Natural Holding (NWN)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Northwest Natural Holding (NWN)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77.31M | +6.1% | +$4.46M | ||
| 2024 | $72.85M | +8.2% | +$5.51M | ||
| 2023 | $67.34M | +7.3% | +$4.57M | ||
| 2022 | $62.77M | +12.3% | +$6.85M | ||
| 2021 | $55.92M | +0.9% | +$499,000 | ||
| 2020 | $55.42M | +3.9% | +$2.08M | ||
| 2019 | $53.34M | +4.0% | +$2.03M | ||
| 2018 | $51.31M | -4.9% | -$2.65M | ||
| 2017 | $53.96M | +4.8% | +$2.45M | ||
| 2016 | $51.51M | +4.6% | +$2.27M | ||
| 2015 | $49.24M | -1.7% | -$850,000 | ||
| 2014 | $50.09M | +1.8% | +$889,000 | ||
| 2013 | $49.20M | +2.5% | +$1.20M | ||
| 2012 | $48.01M | +2.8% | +$1.32M | ||
| 2011 | $46.69M | +4.6% | +$2.04M | ||
| 2010 | $44.65M | +5.3% | +$2.24M | ||
| 2009 | $42.41M | +5.6% | +$2.24M | ||
| 2008 | $40.18M | +4.1% | +$1.56M | ||
| 2007 | $38.61M | +0.8% | +$315,000 | ||
| 2006 | $38.30M | +5.3% | +$1.92M | ||
| 2005 | $36.38M | +3.6% | +$1.27M | ||
| 2004 | $35.10M | +6.2% | +$2.06M | ||
| 2003 | $33.05M | -4.5% | -$1.56M | ||
| 2002 | $34.60M | +2.6% | +$886,000 | ||
| 2001 | $33.72M | +0.2% | +$53,000 | ||
| 2000 | $33.66M | +1.7% | +$564,000 | ||
| 1999 | $33.10M | +2.8% | +$900,000 | ||
| 1998 | $32.20M | +7.3% | +$2.20M | ||
| 1997 | $30.00M | +1.4% | +$400,000 | ||
| 1996 | $29.60M | +4.6% | +$1.30M | ||
| 1995 | $28.30M | +7.2% | +$1.90M | ||
| 1994 | $26.40M | — | — |
In 2025, Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) dividends paid totalled $77.31M – grew 6.1% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid delivered a +6.9% annualised rate; sustaining 7 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $77.31M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $26.40M in 1994.
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) sits 9th of 8 Utilities peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.14B.
Northwest Natural Holding Dividends Paid 2025: $77.31M
Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid in 2025 was $77.31M, grew 6.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Northwest Natural Holding Dividends Paid 2024: $72.85M
Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid in 2024 was $72.85M, grew 8.2% from 2023.
Northwest Natural Holding Dividends Paid 2023: $67.34M
Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid in 2023 was $67.34M, grew 7.3% from 2022.
Northwest Natural Holding Dividends Paid 2022: $62.77M
Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid in 2022 was $62.77M, grew 12.3% from 2021.
Northwest Natural Holding Dividends Paid 2021: $55.92M
Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid in 2021 was $55.92M.
See more financial history for Northwest Natural Holding (NWN).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Northwest Natural Holding, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $4.68B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy (DUK) | $3.30B | Utilities |
| Southern Company (SO) | $3.02B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $2.28B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $2.01B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $1.60B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | $486.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova (GEV) | $275.00M | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does Northwest Natural Holding pay dividends?
Yes, Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.97 per share annually, yielding 3.94%.
What is Northwest Natural Holding's dividend yield?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) has a current dividend yield of 3.94%.
Is Northwest Natural Holding's dividend safe?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) passes 4 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Northwest Natural Holding increased its dividend?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) has 25 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Northwest Natural Holding's dividend payout ratio?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) has a dividend payout ratio of 66.1%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Northwest Natural Holding's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) is $77.98M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) dividends paid changed +6.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +6.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $77.31M in 2025.
What was Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid in 2024?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) dividends paid in 2024 was $72.85M.
What was Northwest Natural Holding dividends paid in 2025?
Northwest Natural Holding (NWN) dividends paid in 2025 was $77.31M.
Explore more
NWN Overview
Company profile, financial tools, and key metrics
NWN Revenue Counter
Earns $40.76 every second. See per minute, hour, and day.
NWN Earnings Counter
Earns $3.90 per second net profit. See per minute, hour, and day.
NWN Economic Scale
Exceeds Samoa's GDP. Compare with world economies.
NWN What If Invested
What if you had invested $1,000? See historical returns from any date.
NWN How It Makes Money
Discover visual breakdown of $1.29B in revenue — where it comes from and where it goes.
NWN Stock Seasonality
Best and worst months to invest. Historical monthly returns heatmap.
NWN Price Target Scenarios
Model bear, base, and bull cases with EPS growth and exit P/E — pre-filled from analysts and history.
NWN Daily Price Character
Steady · 48.4% historical win rate (green days). Streaks & record days.
NWN Buybacks
Recent repurchase activity. Shareholder yield & SBC comparison.
NWN Stock Split History
1 split on record. Dates, ratios, and cumulative multiple.
NWN Dividend Calculator
How much dividend income would $1,000 have earned? Calculate from any date.
NWN Dividend Forecast
Project future income with DRIP, growth assumptions, and optional monthly contributions.
NWN Dividend Capture
Historical pre-ex touch stats, gap distribution, after-tax calculator, and a backtest simulator (limit-order vs MOC exit).
NWN Financials
Revenue, EPS, EBITDA, market cap, debt and balance sheet history with annual and quarterly data.