NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's most recent dividend of $0.12 per share was on Mar 3, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.44 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.95%.
Key dates
- NGVC last dividend date: Mar 3, 2025
NGVC dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
NGVC has a dividend yield of 0.95% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.79%, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's dividend yield is 66% lower. The historical 5-year average of NGVC's dividend yield is 3.2%, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a history of paying dividends since 2020. Our records of NGVC show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has decreased by 66% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 182% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 88%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.12 | 1.04% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.12 | 0.92% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.1 | 4.98% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.1 | 5.94% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $0.1 | 7.88% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | $1 | 7.66% |
| Aug 25, 2023 | $0.1 | 3.14% |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.1 | 3.46% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | $0.1 | 3.64% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | $0.1 | 3.87% |
| Aug 26, 2022 | $0.1 | 2.78% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.1 | 2.08% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.1 | 1.97% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | $0.1 | 2.32% |
| Aug 27, 2021 | $0.07 | 2.47% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.07 | 2.34% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.07 | 1.99% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.07 | 1.84% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.07 | 2.31% |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.07 | 1.46% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.07 | 2.03% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.07 | 0.75% |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NGVC has a payout ratio of 27.8% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 53.1%, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's payout ratio is 48% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NGVC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR Kroger Co | 1.73% | $1.25 | 33.8% |
| NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc | 0.95% | $0.44 | 27.8% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.93% | $0.86 | 35.5% |
| DIT Amcon Distributing Co | 0.86% | $1 | 39.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pay a dividend?
Yes, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has been paying dividends for the last five years.
When was NGVC's last dividend?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's last regular dividend was on Mar 3, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.12 per share.
How much dividend does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pay (per share)?
NGVC's annualized dividend per share is $0.44.
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's dividend yield?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current dividend yield is 0.95%.
How often does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pay dividends?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's dividend payout ratio?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's dividend payout ratio is 27.8%.
Does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pay a good dividend?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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