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NSARP

NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25%

NSARP

Stock · quarterly payer

$66.00

Overvalued · -16% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.44%

Annual Dividend

$4.25

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about NSARP's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) has a forward dividend yield of 6.44%, based on an annual dividend of $4.25 per share and a share price of $66.00.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NSARP's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • NSARP has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • NSARP's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 9, 2026, for a dividend of $1.06 per share.
  • NSARP's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NSARP's 6.44% yield is 22% above its five-year average yield of 5.28%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NSARP is $55.64 per share, 16% below the $66.00 share price, so NSARP screens as overvalued.
  • NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 130 payments on record since 1994. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) yields 6.44% ($4.25 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (89/100).

Is NSARP a good dividend stock?

Yes

NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.44% ($4.25/yr), with 0 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

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.44%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$4.25
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-37%
52-Week Range
$65.55 – $75.50
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No

NSARP dividend raises and cuts

NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 130 payments on record since 1994. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

NSARP ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →NSARP dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NSARP a good dividend stock?

Yes. NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.44% ($4.25/yr), with 0 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 NSARP undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NSARP's fair value is about $55.64 versus a $66.00 share price — so it looks overvalued (-16% vs. fair value).

Is NSARP's dividend safe?

NSARP has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is NSARP's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for NSARP is about $55.64 per share, about 16% below the current $66.00 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is NSARP a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NSARP screens as "yes" and overvalued. NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% (NSARP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.44% ($4.25/yr), with 0 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 NSARP cut its dividend?

NSARP earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), 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 NSARP pay a dividend?

Yes. NSTAR Electric Company PFD 4.25% pays a quarterly dividend of about $4.25 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.44%.

What is NSARP's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NSARP's forward dividend yield is 6.44%, based on a $4.25 annual dividend and a $66.00 share price.

What is NSARP's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NSARP pays $4.25 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has NSARP grown its dividend?

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

When is the next NSARP ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NSARP's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 9, 2026, for $1.06 per share.