NL Nl Industries dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NYSE: NL
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Last dividend date: Jun 9, 2025
Dividend yield: 12.77%
Payout ratio: 61.6%
Nl Industries's last dividend of $0.09 per share was on Jun 9, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.77 per share represents a current dividend yield of 12.77%.
NL dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Nl Industries Dividend yield
NL has a dividend yield of 12.77% which is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.53%, Nl Industries's dividend yield is 735% higher. The historical 5-year average of NL's dividend yield is 6.5%, which is below the current yield.
NL Dividend history
Nl Industries has a dividend history dating as far as 1996, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded five 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 157% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 0.5% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 158%.
Nl Industries Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.09 | 11.42% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.09 | 11.16% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.08 | 9.43% |
| 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 61.6% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 35.1%, Nl Industries's payout ratio is 75% 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 | 12.77% | $0.77 | 61.6% |
| CIX Compx International Inc | 12.77% | $3.2 | 219.2% |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | 9.73% | $1 | N/A |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 3.19% | $0.2 | 23.8% |
| EML Eastern Co | 1.94% | $0.44 | N/A |
| VHI Valhi Inc | 1.93% | $0.32 | 7.8% |
| TKR Timken Co | 1.88% | $1.37 | 29.3% |
| ALLE Allegion plc | 1.39% | $1.98 | 27.7% |
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 Jun 9, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.09 per share.
How much dividend does Nl Industries pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NL pays $0.77 per share.
What is Nl Industries's dividend yield?
Currently Nl Industries's dividend yield is 12.77%.
What is Nl Industries's dividend payout ratio?
Nl Industries's dividend payout ratio is 61.6%.
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.