Northwest Natural Holding Company

NWN24 yrs growth

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas · Stock · quarterly payer

$48.99

Fairly valued · +1% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.08%

Annual Dividend

$2.00

Payout Ratio

65%

5-Yr Growth

0.5%

Ex-Date

Oct 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about NWN's dividend

Data as of Oct 18, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Oct 18, 2026, Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) has a forward dividend yield of 4.08%, based on an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and a share price of $48.99.
As of Oct 18, 2026, NWN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
By SmarterDividends' count, Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
NWN last cut its regular dividend in 1999.
NWN's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026, with payment on Nov 13, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
As of Oct 18, 2026, NWN pays out 65% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
NWN's dividend has grown at an average rate of 0.5% a year over the past five years.
As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NWN is $49.36 per share, 1% above the $48.99 share price, so NWN screens as fairly valued.
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) has raised its regular dividend 30 times and cut it 2 times across the 147 payments on record since 1990. Its most recent change was a 0.6% increase to $0.493 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 31, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 27, 2000.

Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) yields 4.08% ($2.00 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (89/100) and has 24 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is NWN a good dividend stock?

Yes

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.08% ($2.00/yr), with 24 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

24 consecutive years of dividend growth
Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

Cut its dividend in 1999

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 4.08%
Payout Ratio: 65%
Annual Dividend: $2.00
5-Yr Avg Growth: 0.5%
Ex-Dividend Date: Oct 30, 2026
Years of Growth: 24
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.39
Market Cap: $2.1B
P/E Ratio: 16.3
5-Yr Total Return: 14%
52-Week Range: $44.45 – $55.99
Dividend Safety: A · 89/100
Ever Cut?: Yes (1999)

NWN dividend raises and cuts

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) has raised its regular dividend 30 times and cut it 2 times across the 147 payments on record since 1990. Its most recent change was a 0.6% increase to $0.493 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 31, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 27, 2000.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Oct 31, 2025	Raise	$0.490 → $0.493	+0.6%
Oct 31, 2024	Raise	$0.488 → $0.490	+0.4%
Oct 30, 2023	Raise	$0.485 → $0.488	+0.6%
Oct 28, 2022	Raise	$0.483 → $0.485	+0.4%
Oct 28, 2021	Raise	$0.480 → $0.483	+0.6%
Oct 29, 2020	Raise	$0.478 → $0.480	+0.4%
Oct 30, 2019	Raise	$0.475 → $0.478	+0.6%
Oct 30, 2018	Raise	$0.473 → $0.475	+0.4%
Oct 30, 2017	Raise	$0.470 → $0.473	+0.6%
Oct 27, 2016	Raise	$0.468 → $0.470	+0.4%
Oct 28, 2015	Raise	$0.465 → $0.468	+0.6%
Oct 29, 2014	Raise	$0.460 → $0.465	+1.1%

Show all 32 changes since 1990

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Oct 29, 2013	Raise	$0.455 → $0.460	+1.1%
Oct 31, 2012	Raise	$0.445 → $0.455	+2.2%
Oct 27, 2011	Raise	$0.435 → $0.445	+2.3%
Oct 27, 2010	Raise	$0.415 → $0.435	+4.8%
Oct 28, 2009	Raise	$0.395 → $0.415	+5.1%
Oct 29, 2008	Raise	$0.375 → $0.395	+5.3%
Oct 29, 2007	Raise	$0.355 → $0.375	+5.6%
Oct 27, 2006	Raise	$0.345 → $0.355	+2.9%
Oct 27, 2005	Raise	$0.325 → $0.345	+6.2%
Oct 29, 2003	Raise	$0.315 → $0.325	+3.2%
Oct 29, 2001	Raise	$0.310 → $0.315	+1.6%
Oct 27, 2000	Raise	$0.305 → $0.310	+1.6%
Jul 27, 2000	Cut	$0.310 → $0.305	−1.6%
Apr 26, 2000	Cut	$0.324 → $0.310	−4.3%
Jan 27, 2000	Raise	$0.305 → $0.324	+6.2%
Oct 29, 1997	Raise	$0.300 → $0.305	+1.7%
Oct 27, 1995	Raise	$0.293 → $0.300	+2.3%
Apr 26, 1993	Raise	$0.287 → $0.293	+2.3%
Oct 25, 1991	Raise	$0.280 → $0.287	+2.4%
Oct 25, 1990	Raise	$0.273 → $0.280	+2.4%

Every NWN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)

NWN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →NWN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NWN a good dividend stock?

Yes. Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.08% ($2.00/yr), with 24 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 NWN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NWN's fair value is about $49.36 versus a $48.99 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+1% vs. fair value).

Is NWN's dividend safe?

NWN has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 24-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 1999, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is NWN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for NWN is about $49.36 per share, roughly 1% above the current $48.99 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is NWN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NWN screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.08% ($2.00/yr), with 24 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 NWN cut its dividend?

NWN earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 1999). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does NWN pay a dividend?

Yes. Northwest Natural Holding Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.08%.

What is NWN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NWN's forward dividend yield is 4.08%, based on a $2.00 annual dividend and a $48.99 share price.

What is NWN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NWN pays $2.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is NWN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NWN's payout ratio is 65% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has NWN grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NWN has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years.

When is the next NWN ex-dividend date?

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

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full NWN dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Jul 31, 2026	Aug 14, 2026	$0.4930	regular
Apr 30, 2026	May 15, 2026	$0.4930	regular
Jan 30, 2026	Feb 13, 2026	$0.4930	regular
Oct 31, 2025	Nov 14, 2025	$0.4930	regular
Jul 31, 2025	Aug 15, 2025	$0.4900	regular
Apr 30, 2025	May 15, 2025	$0.4900	regular
Jan 31, 2025	Feb 14, 2025	$0.4900	regular
Oct 31, 2024	Nov 15, 2024	$0.4900	regular
Jul 31, 2024	Aug 15, 2024	$0.4880	regular
Apr 29, 2024	May 15, 2024	$0.4880	regular
Jan 30, 2024	Feb 15, 2024	$0.4880	regular
Oct 30, 2023	Nov 15, 2023	$0.4880	regular
Jul 28, 2023	Aug 15, 2023	$0.4850	regular
Apr 27, 2023	May 15, 2023	$0.4850	regular