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NL Nl Industries dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Nl Industries's last quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share was on Mar 6, 2023 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.28 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.89%.

Key dates

  • NL last dividend date: Mar 6, 2023
  • NL next dividend date: Jun 2, 2023
NL dividend stats
DPS
$0.28
Dividend yield
4.77%
Payout ratio
164.7%
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
1.55%
Payout ratio
27.9%

Dividend yield

What is Nl Industries current dividend yield

NL has a dividend yield of 4.89% which is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.55%, Nl Industries's dividend yield is 215% higher.

Dividend history

What is NL dividend payout history and dates

Nl Industries has a dividend history dating as far as 1996, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded three consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of NL show that the company has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. This includes four regular and one special dividends. The annualized DPS has grown by 12% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 36% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 75%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Mar 6, 2023 Mar 23, 2023 Feb 23, 2023 $0.07 normal
Nov 30, 2022 Dec 20, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 $0.07 normal
Aug 31, 2022 Sep 20, 2022 Aug 3, 2022 $0.07 normal
Aug 19, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 10, 2022 $0.35 special
Jun 3, 2022 Jun 21, 2022 May 19, 2022 $0.07 normal
Mar 11, 2022 Mar 24, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 $0.07 normal
Dec 1, 2021 Dec 21, 2021 Oct 28, 2021 $0.06 normal
Sep 1, 2021 Sep 21, 2021 Aug 4, 2021 $0.06 normal
Jun 4, 2021 Jun 22, 2021 May 20, 2021 $0.06 normal
Mar 12, 2021 Mar 25, 2021 Mar 3, 2021 $0.06 normal
Nov 30, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 Oct 29, 2020 $0.04 normal
Aug 31, 2020 Sep 15, 2020 Aug 5, 2020 $0.04 normal
Jun 8, 2020 Jun 23, 2020 May 21, 2020 $0.04 normal
Mar 2, 2020 Mar 17, 2020 Feb 19, 2020 $0.04 normal

Nl Industries dividend payout ratio

What is Nl Industries dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

NL has a payout ratio of 164.7% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 27.9%, Nl Industries's payout ratio is 490% higher.

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

NL dividend vs peer dividends

How does NL dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc 8.62% $0.76 281.5%
CIX Compx International Inc 5.14% $1 56.2%
NL Nl Industries Inc 4.77% $0.28 164.7%
HUN Huntsman CORP 3.42% $0.88 42.5%
EML Eastern Co 2.69% $0.44 N/A
VHI Valhi Inc 2.44% $0.32 22.9%
TKR Timken Co 1.61% $1.26 22.3%
ALLE Allegion plc 1.54% $1.68 30.3%

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 is Nl Industries's next dividend?

NL's next dividend is scheduled on Jun 2, 2023 (ex-date).

When was NL's last dividend?

Nl Industries's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 6, 2023. The dividend amount was $0.07 per share.

How much dividend does Nl Industries pay (per share)?

On an annual basis NL pays $0.28 per share.

What is Nl Industries's dividend yield?

Currently Nl Industries's dividend yield is 4.89%.

How often does Nl Industries pay dividends?

Nl Industries has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is Nl Industries's dividend payout ratio?

Nl Industries's dividend payout ratio is 164.7%.

Does Nl Industries pay a good dividend?

Nl Industries's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.