NL — NL Industries, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | NL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.81% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 28.93% | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 57.0% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 7 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | -23.0% | 31.8% |
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)
57.0%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
98.1%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.01 | -$48.30M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.01 | $5.94M |
| Q3 2025 | $-0.16 | $6.95M |
| Q4 2025 | $-0.63 | -$4.75M |
Peer Comparison
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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 May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.