Northland Power Inc.
NPIFFUtilities · Stock · monthly payer
$16.66
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.13%
Annual Dividend
$0.52
Payout Ratio
121%
5-Yr Growth
-0.8%
Ex-Date
May 29, 2026
Frequency
Monthly
NPIFF Dividend Safety Score
49/ 100
Grade D
Risky
Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage121% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage13% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.56
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is NPIFF a good dividend stock?
MixedNorthland Power Inc. (NPIFF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 3.13% ($0.52/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.
Advantages
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2023
- Elevated payout ratio (121%)
- Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
- Below-average dividend safety score
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.13%
- Payout Ratio
- 121%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.52
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- -0.8%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 29, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- monthly
- Beta
- 0.61
- Market Cap
- $4.4B
- P/E Ratio
- —
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -51%
- 52-Week Range
- $11.43 – $18.44
- Dividend Safety
- D · 49/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.0440 | regular |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.0440 | regular |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.0430 | regular |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.0440 | regular |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.0440 | regular |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.0720 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.0730 | regular |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.0720 | regular |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.0720 | regular |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.0690 | regular |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.0690 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.0710 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.52 / yr per share
Per payment (monthly)$4.33
Annual$52.00
Monthly avg$4.33
