STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$0.30
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$0.32
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
4.55%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
9.28%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 16, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 21, 2025
4.22 %
282.22
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 0.09 | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | 0.21 | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.09 | Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0.09 | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0.08 | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Aug 07, 2024 | 0.43 | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | 0.08 | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0.08 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 0.07 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Aug 02, 2023 | 0.07 | Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 01, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0.07 | Jun 02, 2023 | Jun 05, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0.07 | Mar 06, 2023 | Mar 07, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0.07 | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 01, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Aug 03, 2022 | 0.07 | Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 01, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 1988 | 4:10 | +2.11% | -1.43% |
| Jul 28, 1986 | 5:1 | -0.85% | +3.54% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NL Industries, Inc. (NL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. NL Industries, Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is NL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. NL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 4.55.
When did NL last pay a dividend?
NL last paid dividends on 2025-12-16, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-21.
When was the last time NL stock split?
NL stock split took place on 23-12-1988.
How did NL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Dec 23, 1988, when NL Industries, Inc. went through a 4:10 split leaving the shareholder with 4 share(s) who previously owned 10 NL share(s).