National Grid PLC Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
National Grid PLC (BUE:NGG) pays a dividend yield of 3.7% ($1.61 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.66. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 2.7%. National Grid PLC has been paying dividends since 2004.
Below is National Grid PLC's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | -14.2% | 3.17% |
| 3 Year | -0.1% | 3.69% |
| 5 Year | 2.7% | 4.31% |
| 10 Year | 2.1% | 4.55% |
National Grid PLC Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 45 dividend payments by National Grid PLC since 2004. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | USD 1.0769 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-07-23 | 2026-05-14 |
| 2025-11-21 | USD 0.53285 | 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-13 | 2025-11-07 |
| 2025-05-30 | USD 1.02725 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-05-19 |
| 2024-11-22 | USD 0.5098 | 2024-11-22 | 2025-01-14 | 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-06-07 | USD 1.24695 | 2024-06-07 | 2024-07-19 | 2024-05-24 |
| 2023-11-22 | USD 0.59495 | 2023-11-24 | 2024-01-11 | 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-06-01 | USD 1.1729 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-05-29 |
| 2022-11-23 | USD 0.51535 | 2022-11-25 | 2023-01-11 | 2022-11-10 |
| 2022-06-03 | USD 1.04645 | 2022-06-06 | 2022-08-17 | 2022-05-26 |
| 2021-12-02 | USD 0.57865 | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-19 | 2021-11-18 |
| 2021-06-03 | USD 1.1406 | 2021-06-04 | 2021-08-18 | 2021-05-20 |
| 2020-11-25 | USD 0.56425 | 2020-11-27 | 2021-01-13 | 2020-11-23 |
| 2020-07-01 | USD 1.0063 | 2020-07-02 | 2020-08-19 | 2020-06-24 |
| 2019-11-27 | USD 0.53365 | 2019-11-29 | 2020-01-15 | 2019-11-15 |
| 2019-05-30 | USD 1.0128 | 2019-05-31 | 2019-08-14 | 2019-05-10 |
| 2018-11-21 | USD 0.5308 | 2018-11-23 | 2019-01-09 | 2018-11-01 |
| 2018-05-31 | USD 1.0303 | 2018-06-01 | 2018-08-15 | 2018-05-11 |
| 2017-11-22 | USD 0.50845 | 2017-11-24 | 2018-01-10 | 2017-11-12 |
| 2017-05-31 | USD 0.857995 | 2017-06-02 | 2017-08-16 | 2017-05-21 |
| 2016-11-22 | USD 0.47135 | 2016-11-25 | 2017-01-11 | 2016-05-20 |
| 2016-06-01 | USD 1.02225 | 2016-06-03 | 2016-08-10 | 2016-05-20 |
| 2015-11-24 | USD 0.56615 | 2015-11-27 | 2016-01-13 | 2015-11-13 |
| 2015-06-11 | USD 1.0933 | 2015-06-15 | 2015-08-05 | 2015-05-22 |
| 2015-06-03 | USD 1.0933 | 2015-06-05 | 2015-08-05 | 2015-05-22 |
| 2014-11-19 | USD 0.511192 | 2014-11-21 | 2015-01-07 | 2014-11-11 |
| 2014-07-29 | USD 1.15535 | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-20 | 2014-05-16 |
| 2013-12-04 | USD 0.5847 | 2013-12-06 | 2014-01-22 | 2013-11-27 |
| 2013-06-05 | USD 0.9944 | 2013-06-07 | 2013-08-21 | 2013-05-27 |
| 2012-11-28 | USD 0.57485 | 2012-11-30 | 2013-01-16 | 2012-11-15 |
| 2012-05-30 | USD 1.0083 | 2012-06-01 | 2012-08-15 | 2012-05-22 |
| 2011-11-30 | USD 0.54835 | 2011-12-02 | 2012-01-18 | 2011-11-22 |
| 2011-06-01 | USD 0.95025 | 2011-06-03 | 2011-08-17 | 2011-06-01 |
| 2010-12-01 | USD 0.51195 | 2010-12-03 | 2011-01-19 | 2010-11-29 |
| 2010-06-02 | USD 0.780428 | 2010-05-31 | 0000-00-00 | 2010-04-23 |
| 2009-12-02 | USD 0.574 | 2009-12-04 | 2010-01-20 | 2009-11-12 |
| 2009-06-03 | USD 0.87185 | 2009-06-05 | 2009-08-19 | 2009-05-14 |
| 2008-12-03 | USD 0.4738 | 2008-12-05 | 2009-01-21 | 2008-11-13 |
| 2008-06-04 | USD 1.02485 | 2008-06-06 | 2008-08-20 | 2008-05-15 |
| 2007-11-28 | USD 0.60765 | 2007-11-30 | 2008-01-23 | 2007-11-08 |
| 2007-06-06 | USD 0.8819 | 2007-06-08 | 2007-08-22 | 2007-05-17 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BUE:NGG Dividend
What is National Grid PLC's (BUE:NGG) current dividend yield?
National Grid PLC (BUE:NGG) currently has a dividend yield of 3.7%, paying $1.61 per share annually. The forward yield is 3.7%.
What is National Grid PLC's payout ratio?
National Grid PLC's payout ratio is 0.66, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has National Grid PLC been paying dividends?
National Grid PLC has been paying dividends since 2004, a 22-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2026.
Is National Grid PLC's dividend growing?
National Grid PLC's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 2.7% over the past 5 years and 2.1% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see National Grid PLC's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find National Grid PLC's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of National Grid PLC as an investment, visit the National Grid PLC Stock summary page on GuruFocus.
Dividend Yield History
Dividend Per Share History
Dividend Payout Ratio
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