National Grid (NGG) Dividend Yield, Date & History $74.65 -0.14 (-0.19%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$74.69 +0.04 (+0.05%) As of 05:58 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock National Grid Dividend SummaryDividend Yield5.44%Annual Dividend$4.06Next Dividend Payment Jul. 28 Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 0.72%Dividend Payout Ratio 78.08% National Grid (NGG) pays an annual dividend of $4.06 per share, with a dividend yield of 5.44%. The next annually payment of $2.0345 per share is scheduled for Monday, July 28, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, May 30. The company currently pays out 78.08% of its earnings and 42.48% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryNGG Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of National Grid's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open National Grid in Dividend Calculator NGG Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks National Grid's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open National Grid in Dividend Yield Calculator National Grid vs. The CompetitionCompare National Grid's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeNational GridUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$4.06$0.04$1.42Dividend Yield5.44%5.66%3.90%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.72%3.38%11.30%National Grid Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings78.08%Based on This Year's Estimate87.69%Based on Next Year's Estimate84.58%Based on Cashflow42.48% National Grid Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/20/2025semi-annual$2.0345-$0.459418.42%4.7%5/30/20255/30/20257/28/202511/7/2024semi-annual$2.4939 - 4%11/22/202411/22/20241/14/20255/24/2024semi-annual$2.4939+$1.3040109.59%6%6/7/20246/7/20247/19/202411/10/2023semi-annual$1.1899-$1.155949.28%5.8%11/22/202311/24/20231/11/2024This table shows National Grid's annuallydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. National Grid Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is National Grid's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for National Grid is 5.44%. Learn more on NGG's dividend yield history. How much is National Grid's annual dividend? The annual dividend for NGG shares is $4.06. Learn more on NGG's annual dividend history. How often does National Grid pay dividends? National Grid pays annually dividends to shareholders. When is National Grid's next dividend payment? National Grid's next annually dividend payment of $2.0345 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, July 28, 2025. When was National Grid's most recent dividend payment? National Grid's most recent annually dividend payment of $2.4939 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. When is National Grid's ex-dividend date? National Grid's next ex-dividend date is Friday, May 30, 2025. When was National Grid's most recent ex-dividend date? National Grid's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, November 22, 2024. Is National Grid's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 0.72% per year. When did National Grid last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.4594 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. What is National Grid's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for NGG is: 78.08% based on the trailing year of earnings 87.69% based on this year's estimates 84.58% based on next year's estimates 42.48% based on cash flow Is National Grid a good dividend stock? National Grid's dividend yield of 2.74% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. National Grid's dividend payout ratio of 78.08% may not be sustainable. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate National Grid stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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