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NRUC

National Rural Utilities Cooper

NRUC

Stock · quarterly payer

$20.34

Fairly valued · -11% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.77%

Annual Dividend

$1.38

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about NRUC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) has a forward dividend yield of 6.77%, based on an annual dividend of $1.38 per share and a share price of $20.34.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NRUC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • NRUC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • NRUC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026, with payment on Nov 16, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • NRUC's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NRUC's 6.77% yield is 28% above its five-year average yield of 5.29%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NRUC is $18.01 per share, 11% below the $20.34 share price, so NRUC screens as fairly valued.
  • National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 28 payments on record since 2019. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "NRUC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NRUC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) yields 6.77% ($1.38 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100).

Is NRUC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.77% ($1.38/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.77%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.38
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 30, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-24%
52-Week Range
$19.60 – $24.87
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
No

NRUC dividend raises and cuts

National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 28 payments on record since 2019. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every NRUC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
NRUC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →NRUC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NRUC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.77% ($1.38/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is NRUC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NRUC's fair value is about $18.01 versus a $20.34 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-11% vs. fair value).

Is NRUC's dividend safe?

NRUC has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is NRUC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for NRUC is about $18.01 per share, about 11% below the current $20.34 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is NRUC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NRUC screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. National Rural Utilities Cooper (NRUC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.77% ($1.38/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will NRUC cut its dividend?

NRUC earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), 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 NRUC pay a dividend?

Yes. National Rural Utilities Cooper pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.38 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.77%.

What is NRUC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NRUC's forward dividend yield is 6.77%, based on a $1.38 annual dividend and a $20.34 share price.

What is NRUC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NRUC pays $1.38 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has NRUC grown its dividend?

NRUC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next NRUC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for NRUC is Oct 30, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.38 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$34.40
Annual$137.60
Monthly avg$11.47

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