NRC National Research dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 18
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 81
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 34
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 74

Last dividend date: Mar 27, 2026

Dividend yield: 2.84%

Payout ratio: 147.4%

National Research's last dividend of $0.16 per share was on Mar 27, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.56 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.94%.

NRC dividend stats
DPS
$0.56
Dividend yield
2.84%
Payout ratio
147.4%
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
1.62%
Payout ratio
38.3%

National Research Dividend yield

What is National Research current dividend yield

National Research's dividend yield of 2.94% is higher than the Healthcare sector average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.62%, National Research's dividend yield is 81% higher. Historically NRC's dividend yield has averaged at 2.6% in the last 5 years, which is less than the current one.

NRC Dividend history

What is NRC dividend payout history and dates

National Research has a history of paying dividends since 2005. Our records of NRC show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 17% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 35% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 14%.

National Research Dividend history chart

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Mar 27, 2026 $0.16 3.27%
Dec 26, 2025 $0.16 2.79%
Sep 26, 2025 $0.12 3.61%
Jun 27, 2025 $0.12 2.88%
Mar 28, 2025 $0.12 3.72%
Dec 27, 2024 $0.12 2.75%
Sep 27, 2024 $0.12 2.14%
Jun 28, 2024 $0.12 6.45%
Mar 27, 2024 $0.12 3.76%
Dec 28, 2023 $0.12 3.76%
Sep 28, 2023 $0.12 3.32%
Sep 15, 2023 $1 2.98%
Jun 29, 2023 $0.12 1.37%
Mar 30, 2023 $0.12 1.69%
Dec 29, 2022 $0.12 2.26%
Sep 29, 2022 $0.24 2.08%
Jun 29, 2022 $0.24 1.88%
Mar 30, 2022 $0.24 1.85%
Dec 29, 2021 $0.12 1.14%
Sep 29, 2021 $0.12 0.83%
Jun 29, 2021 $0.12 0.52%
Apr 16, 2021 $0.12 0.25%
Mar 30, 2020 $0.21 1.78%
Dec 30, 2019 $0.21 1.19%
Sep 27, 2019 $0.19 1.32%
Jun 27, 2019 $0.19 1.34%
Mar 28, 2019 $0.19 1.86%
Dec 28, 2018 $0.19 1.63%
Sep 27, 2018 $0.17 1.38%
Jun 28, 2018 $0.17 1.24%
Mar 28, 2018 $0.1 1.38%
Dec 28, 2017 $0.1 1.07%
Sep 28, 2017 $0.1 1.06%
Jun 28, 2017 $0.1 1.39%
Mar 29, 2017 $0.1 1.87%
Dec 28, 2016 $0.1 1.89%
Sep 28, 2016 $0.08 2.05%
Jun 28, 2016 $0.08 2.21%
Mar 29, 2016 $0.08 1.83%
Dec 29, 2015 $0.08 1.61%
Sep 28, 2015 $0.06 2.01%
Jun 26, 2015 $0.06 1.25%
Mar 27, 2015 $0.06 0.83%

National Research dividend payout ratio

What is National Research dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

National Research's payout ratio of 147.4% is above the Healthcare sector average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 38.3%, National Research's payout ratio is 285% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

Frequently asked questions

Does National Research pay a dividend?

Yes, National Research has been paying dividends for the last 21 years.

When was NRC's last dividend?

National Research's last regular dividend was on Mar 27, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.16 per share.

How much dividend does National Research pay (per share)?

NRC's annualized dividend per share is $0.56.

What is National Research's dividend yield?

Currently National Research's dividend yield is 2.94%.

How often does National Research pay dividends?

National Research pays dividends quarterly.

What is National Research's dividend payout ratio?

National Research's dividend payout ratio is 147.4%.

Does National Research pay a good dividend?

National Research's dividend yield is more than the Healthcare sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.