NL — NL Industries, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | NL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.79% | 1.46% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 28.93% | 7.37% |
| Payout Ratio | 290.0% | 32.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 7 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | -17.1% | 15.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
78.12%
3-Year Growth
26.74%
5-Year Growth
28.93%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 10, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 26, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.1000 | +11.11% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0900 | 0.00% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.0900 | -57.14% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.2100 | +133.33% |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.0900 | 0.00% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.0900 | +12.50% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.0800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.0800 | -81.40% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.4300 | +437.50% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.0800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $0.0800 | +14.29% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.0700 | -80.00% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $0.3500 | +400.00% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 11, 2022 | $0.0700 | +16.67% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
290.0%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.01 | N/A |
| Q2 2025 | $0.01 | N/A |
| Q3 2025 | $-0.16 | N/A |
| Q1 2024 | $0.14 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NL Industries, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, NL Industries, Inc. (NL) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 10.79%.
What is NL's dividend yield?
NL's current dividend yield is 10.79%. The annual dividend is $0.58.
When is NL's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for NL has not been announced yet.
How many years has NL Industries, Inc. increased its dividend?
NL Industries, Inc. has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.