NL Nl Industries dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Nl Industries's last dividend of $0.08 per share was on Sep 6, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.74 per share represents a current dividend yield of 11.23%. The latest NL payout of $0.08 marks a dividend change of -81%.
Key dates
- NL last dividend date: Sep 6, 2024
NL dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
NL has a dividend yield of 11.23% which is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.57%, Nl Industries's dividend yield is 615% higher.
Dividend history
Nl Industries has a dividend history dating as far as 1996, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded four consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of NL show that the company has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 164% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 33% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 99%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.08 | 11.69% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.43 | 10.08% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.08 | 4.35% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $0.08 | 5.11% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.07 | 5.47% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.07 | 5.42% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $0.07 | 10.73% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | $0.07 | 8.61% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.07 | 10.15% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.07 | 7.72% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $0.35 | 6.13% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $0.07 | 2.91% |
| Mar 11, 2022 | $0.07 | 3.78% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $0.06 | 4.12% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $0.06 | 3.25% |
| Jun 4, 2021 | $0.06 | 2.76% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.06 | 2.61% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.04 | 3.42% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.04 | 3.43% |
| Jun 8, 2020 | $0.04 | 2.14% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | $0.04 | 1.15% |
Nl Industries dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NL has a payout ratio of 164.4% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 31.7%, Nl Industries's payout ratio is 419% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL Nl Industries Inc | 11.23% | $0.74 | 164.4% |
| CIX Compx International Inc | 11.22% | $3.15 | 183.1% |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 5.83% | $0.62 | 6,200% |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | 4.58% | $0.98 | N/A |
| TKR Timken Co | 1.7% | $1.34 | 27.2% |
| EML Eastern Co | 1.5% | $0.44 | 22.8% |
| ALLE Allegion plc | 1.36% | $1.86 | 29.4% |
| VHI Valhi Inc | 1.18% | $0.32 | 35.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nl Industries pay a dividend?
Yes, Nl Industries has paid five dividends in the last 12 months. NL has been paying dividends since 2020.
When was NL's last dividend?
Nl Industries's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 6, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.08 per share.
How much dividend does Nl Industries pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NL pays $0.74 per share.
What is Nl Industries's dividend yield?
Currently Nl Industries's dividend yield is 11.23%.
What is Nl Industries's dividend payout ratio?
Nl Industries's dividend payout ratio is 164.4%.
Does Nl Industries pay a good dividend?
Nl Industries's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.