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National Fuel Increases Dividend Rate for 56th Consecutive Year

National Fuel Gas Company raises dividend for 56th consecutive year, underscoring strong financial health

By Priya Menon
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National Fuel Gas Company announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend, marking the 56th consecutive year of dividend increases. The new quarterly dividend is set at 55.5 cents per share, payable July 15, 2026, reflecting the company's stable earnings and commitment to shareholder returns. The company operates in the integrated energy sector including natural gas upstream, pipeline, storage, and utility services.

National Fuel Increases Dividend Rate for 56th Consecutive Year
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Key Points

  • The quarterly dividend increased from 53.5 to 55.5 cents per share, a 4% raise, translating to an annual dividend of $2.22 per share.
  • National Fuel has a 124-year history of paying dividends and a 56-year streak of increasing them annually.
  • The company operates diversified natural gas assets across three key segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility, impacting the energy and utilities sectors.

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) today approved an increase in the dividend on the Company’s common stock, raising the quarterly rate from 53.5 cents per share as approved in June 2025 to 55.5 cents per share, an increase of 4%. This represents an annual rate of $2.22 per share.

National Fuel has paid dividends for 124 consecutive years and has increased its annual dividend for 56 straight years.

This dividend is payable July 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026. The Company has approximately 95.0 million shares of common stock outstanding. It has no preferred stock outstanding.

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered in Western New York that operates an integrated collection of natural gas assets across three operating segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility. Additional information about National Fuel is available at www.nationalfuel.com.

Investor Contact: Natalie Fischer | 716-857-7315
Media Contact: Karen Merkel | 716-857-7654


Risks

  • Dividend increase depends on sustained earnings; any future operational or market challenges in the energy sector could impact dividend policies.
  • Volatility in natural gas prices and regulatory changes could affect National Fuel's financial performance and future dividend capabilities.
  • Economic shifts affecting energy demand and supply chains could present uncertainties for the company and its stakeholders.

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