NFE New Fortress Energy dividend history, payout ratio & dates
New Fortress Energy's latest cash dividend of $0.1 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Sep 13, 2024. The dividend distribution stands at $0.4 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 7.25%.
Key dates
- NFE last dividend date: Sep 13, 2024
NFE dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Dividend yield
New Fortress Energy's dividend yield of 7.25% is above the Utilities sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Utilities sector average of 3.12%, New Fortress Energy's dividend yield is 132% higher. The historical 5-year average of NFE's dividend yield is 4.5%, which is lower than the current yield.
Dividend history
New Fortress Energy has been paying dividends for the last five years. Our records show that NFE has distributed two dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock down by 80% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 391%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1 | 3.4% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.1 | 1.81% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.1 | 1.28% |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.1 | 10.82% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | $0.1 | 12.23% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.1 | 13.35% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.1 | 13.81% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.547 | 10.19% |
| Jan 3, 2023 | $3 | 9.4% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.1 | 0.87% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | $0.1 | 0.7% |
| Jun 13, 2022 | $0.1 | 0.99% |
| Mar 17, 2022 | $0.1 | 1.29% |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $0.1 | 1.64% |
| Sep 3, 2021 | $0.1 | 1.32% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.1 | 0.95% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.1 | 0.64% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $0.1 | 0.47% |
| Sep 3, 2020 | $0.1 | 0.35% |
New Fortress Energy dividend payouts
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NFE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFE New Fortress Energy Inc | 7.25% | $0.4 | N/A |
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corp | 3.6% | $1.77 | 52.8% |
| NI Nisource Inc | 2.72% | $1.08 | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
Does New Fortress Energy pay a dividend?
New Fortress Energy has issued two dividends in the last twelve months.
When was NFE's last dividend?
New Fortress Energy's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 13, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.1 per share.
How much dividend does New Fortress Energy pay (per share)?
NFE's annualized dividend per share is $0.4.
What is New Fortress Energy's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of New Fortress Energy is 7.25%.
How often does New Fortress Energy pay dividends?
New Fortress Energy has a quarterly dividend frequency.
Does New Fortress Energy pay a good dividend?
New Fortress Energy's dividend yield is higher than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.