National Grid (NGG) Dividend Calculator
National Grid plc · how much NGG pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of National Grid (NGG) pay $324.00 a year in dividends, about $162.00 every six months, at the current twice-yearly dividend of $1.62 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $86.47 share price that is a 3.75% yield, so $10,000 buys about 115.7 shares and pays about $375 a year.
Per share, a year
$3.24
100 shares, a year
$324.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$374.72
Shares for $1,000 a month
3,704
NGG National Grid plc
$86.47 · $3.24/yr dividend · 3.80% yield · semiannual
Annual income
$324.00
Monthly (average)
$27.00
Per payment (semiannual)
$162.00
Dividend yield
3.75%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$8,647
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on NGG's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 0% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $324 · 10-year total: $3,240. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many NGG shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from National Grid dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 371 | $32,079 |
| $250 a month | 926 | $80,067 |
| $500 a month | 1,852 | $160,133 |
| $1,000 a month | 3,704 | $320,266 |
| $2,000 a month | 7,408 | $640,533 |
| $5,000 a month | 18,519 | $1,601,245 |
What 100 shares of NGG paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $326.20 in 2016 and $312.10 in 2025, down 4%, without buying another share.
How the NGG dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $3.24
Each payment = shares × $1.62
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $3.24
The rate is National Grid's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the NGG dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: National Grid (NGG) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of National Grid (NGG) pay $324.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $162.00 every six months, at $3.24 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $86.47, NGG yields 3.75%: $10,000 buys about 115.7 shares, which pay about $374.72 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from NGG dividends alone takes about 3,704 shares, roughly $320,266 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of NGG paid $326.20 in dividends in 2016 and $312.10 in 2025, down 4%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "National Grid (NGG) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NGG/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of NGG pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of National Grid (NGG) pay $324.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $162.00 every six months, at $3.24 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of NGG pay?
About $3,240 a year before tax, or $1,620.00 every six months, at National Grid's current rate of $3.24 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $86,465 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of NGG do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 3,704 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $3.24 a share, that's 3,704 shares, or about $320,266 at today's $86.47 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in NGG to make $100 a month?
About $32,024. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 3.75% yield that takes $32,024, or about 371 shares.
How often does National Grid pay dividends?
National Grid (NGG) pays twice a year, usually in January and July, so you get 2 payments a year of about $1.62 per share each.
How is the NGG dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. National Grid pays about $3.24 per share a year, so each share earns $3.24 a year and $1.62 every six months. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are NGG dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to NGG