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ARTNB

Artesian Resources Corporation

ARTNB

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water · Stock · quarterly payer

$34.01

Fairly valued · -11% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.76%

Annual Dividend

$1.28

Payout Ratio

55%

5-Yr Growth

4.1%

Ex-Date

Aug 17, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ARTNB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) has a forward dividend yield of 3.76%, based on an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and a share price of $34.01.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (83 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • ARTNB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • ARTNB's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 17, 2026, for a dividend of $0.32 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB pays out 55% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ARTNB's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB's 3.76% yield is 31% above its five-year average yield of 2.86%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ARTNB is $30.29 per share, 11% below the $34.01 share price, so ARTNB screens as fairly valued.
  • Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) has raised its regular dividend 26 times and cut it 0 times across the 55 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 1.9% increase to $0.320 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "ARTNB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ARTNB

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) yields 3.76% ($1.28 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (83/100) and has 12 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is ARTNB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.76% ($1.28/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (55%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.76%
Payout Ratio
55%
Annual Dividend
$1.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 17, 2026
Years of Growth
12
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.33
Market Cap
$351.2M
P/E Ratio
14.9
5-Yr Total Return
-23%
52-Week Range
$33.51 – $39.99
Dividend Safety
A · 83/100
Ever Cut?
No

ARTNB dividend raises and cuts

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) has raised its regular dividend 26 times and cut it 0 times across the 55 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 1.9% increase to $0.320 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 15, 2026Raise$0.314 → $0.320+1.9%
Nov 14, 2025Raise$0.307 → $0.314+2.3%
May 16, 2025Raise$0.301 → $0.307+2.0%
Nov 15, 2024Raise$0.296 → $0.301+1.7%
May 16, 2024Raise$0.290 → $0.296+2.1%
Nov 15, 2023Raise$0.284 → $0.290+2.1%
May 18, 2023Raise$0.278 → $0.284+2.2%
Nov 10, 2022Raise$0.273 → $0.278+1.8%
May 6, 2022Raise$0.268 → $0.273+1.9%
Nov 5, 2021Raise$0.261 → $0.268+2.7%
May 6, 2021Raise$0.257 → $0.261+1.6%
Nov 6, 2020Raise$0.250 → $0.257+2.8%
Show all 26 changes since 2013
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 7, 2019Raise$0.246 → $0.250+1.6%
May 9, 2019Raise$0.242 → $0.246+1.7%
Nov 13, 2018Raise$0.239 → $0.242+1.3%
May 11, 2018Raise$0.235 → $0.239+1.7%
Nov 10, 2017Raise$0.232 → $0.235+1.3%
May 11, 2017Raise$0.228 → $0.232+1.8%
Nov 7, 2016Raise$0.225 → $0.228+1.3%
May 12, 2016Raise$0.222 → $0.225+1.4%
Nov 5, 2015Raise$0.218 → $0.222+1.8%
May 7, 2015Raise$0.215 → $0.218+1.4%
Nov 5, 2014Raise$0.212 → $0.215+1.4%
May 8, 2014Raise$0.209 → $0.212+1.4%
Nov 6, 2013Raise$0.206 → $0.209+1.5%
May 8, 2013Raise$0.203 → $0.206+1.5%
Every ARTNB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ARTNB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ARTNB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ARTNB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.76% ($1.28/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is ARTNB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ARTNB's fair value is about $30.29 versus a $34.01 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-11% vs. fair value).

Is ARTNB's dividend safe?

ARTNB has a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 12-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ARTNB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ARTNB is about $30.29 per share, about 11% below the current $34.01 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ARTNB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ARTNB screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.76% ($1.28/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ARTNB cut its dividend?

ARTNB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ARTNB pay a dividend?

Yes. Artesian Resources Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.76%.

What is ARTNB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB's forward dividend yield is 3.76%, based on a $1.28 annual dividend and a $34.01 share price.

What is ARTNB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB pays $1.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ARTNB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB's payout ratio is 55% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has ARTNB grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

When is the next ARTNB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARTNB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 17, 2026, for $0.32 per share.

ARTNB Dividend News

ARTNB
IncreaseARTNB·Sep 22, 2026

Artesian Resources Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.91%

Artesian Resources increased its quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to 12 consecutive years.

Income Calculator

At $1.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$32.00
Annual$128.00
Monthly avg$10.67

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