NAT Dividend History & Yield
Nordic American Tankers Limited · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.27 | $27.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.27 | $27.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 13, 2027 (in 231 days) | Jun 27, 2027 | $0.27 | $27.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 13, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 27, 2027 | $0.27 | $27.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.08 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,112 | $8,733 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,556 | $43,667 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,112 | $87,333 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.74%. $10,000 in NAT would currently pay about $1,374 a year ($115 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NAT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | — | $0.27 | +22.7% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +29.4% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $0.17 | +142.9% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | — | $0.06 | +50.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.04 | -66.7% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +100.0% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.06 | -53.8% |
| Sep 13, 2023 | — | $0.13 | -13.3% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +200.0% |
| Dec 5, 2022 | — | $0.05 | +66.7% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.03 | +50.0% |
| Jun 13, 2022 | — | $0.02 | +100.0% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Dec 7, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.01 | -50.0% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | — | $0.02 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | — | $0.02 | -50.0% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | — | $0.04 | -71.4% |
| Aug 27, 2020 | — | $0.20 Special | — |
| May 22, 2020 | — | $0.14 | +100.0% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | — | $0.07 | +250.0% |
| Dec 4, 2019 | — | $0.02 | +100.0% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | — | $0.01 | -66.7% |
| May 24, 2019 | — | $0.03 | -25.0% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +300.0% |
| Nov 20, 2018 | — | $0.01 | -50.0% |
| Aug 21, 2018 | — | $0.02 | +100.0% |
| May 23, 2018 | — | $0.01 | -66.7% |
| Feb 20, 2018 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | — | $0.03 | -70.0% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | — | $0.10 | -49.6% |
| May 18, 2017 | — | $0.1984 | +0.0% |
| Feb 8, 2017 | — | $0.1984 | -23.1% |
| Oct 25, 2016 | — | $0.2579 | +4.0% |
| Aug 15, 2016 | — | $0.248 | -41.9% |
| May 10, 2016 | — | $0.4266 | +0.0% |
| Jan 25, 2016 | — | $0.4266 | +13.2% |
| Oct 27, 2015 | — | $0.377 | -5.0% |
| Jul 27, 2015 | — | $0.3968 | +5.3% |
| May 5, 2015 | — | $0.377 | +72.7% |
| Jan 20, 2015 | — | $0.2183 | +57.1% |
| Oct 20, 2014 | — | $0.1389 | +16.7% |
| Jul 23, 2014 | — | $0.119 | -47.1% |
| May 13, 2014 | — | $0.225 | +91.7% |
| Feb 18, 2014 | — | $0.1174 | -25.0% |
| Nov 26, 2013 | — | $0.1565 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2013 | — | $0.1565 | +0.0% |
| Apr 26, 2013 | — | $0.1565 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2013 | — | $0.1565 | -46.7% |
| Nov 27, 2012 | — | $0.2935 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2012 | — | $0.2935 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2012 | — | $0.2935 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2012 | — | $0.2935 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2011 | — | $0.2935 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2011 | — | $0.2935 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2011 | — | $0.2935 | +20.0% |
| Feb 22, 2011 | — | $0.2446 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2010 | — | $0.2446 | -58.3% |
| Aug 18, 2010 | — | $0.587 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2010 | — | $0.587 | +140.0% |
| Feb 19, 2010 | — | $0.2446 | +150.0% |
| Nov 19, 2009 | — | $0.0978 | -80.0% |
| Aug 19, 2009 | — | $0.4892 | -43.2% |
| May 18, 2009 | — | $0.861 | +1.1% |
| Feb 23, 2009 | — | $0.8512 | -46.0% |
| Nov 19, 2008 | — | $1.5752 | +0.6% |
| Aug 19, 2008 | — | $1.5654 | +35.6% |
| May 21, 2008 | — | $1.1545 | +136.0% |
| Feb 20, 2008 | — | $0.4892 | +25.0% |
| Nov 19, 2007 | — | $0.3913 | -65.8% |
| Aug 15, 2007 | — | $1.1447 | -5.6% |
| May 21, 2007 | — | $1.2132 | +24.0% |
| Feb 20, 2007 | — | $0.9784 | -24.2% |
| Nov 13, 2006 | — | $1.2914 | +23.4% |
| Aug 14, 2006 | — | $1.0469 | -32.3% |
| May 10, 2006 | — | $1.5458 | -16.0% |
| Feb 14, 2006 | — | $1.8393 | +213.3% |
| Oct 31, 2005 | — | $0.587 | -28.6% |
| Aug 8, 2005 | — | $0.8218 | -27.0% |
| May 5, 2005 | — | $1.1251 | -29.0% |
| Feb 2, 2005 | — | $1.585 | +45.9% |
| Oct 27, 2004 | — | $1.086 | +26.1% |
| Jul 27, 2004 | — | $0.861 | -48.2% |
| Apr 27, 2004 | — | $1.6632 | +47.8% |
| Jan 26, 2004 | — | $1.1251 | +210.8% |
| Oct 27, 2003 | — | $0.362 | -52.6% |
| Jul 24, 2003 | — | $0.7631 | -38.6% |
| Apr 23, 2003 | — | $1.2425 | +101.6% |
| Jan 31, 2003 | — | $0.6164 | +96.9% |
| Oct 23, 2002 | — | $0.3131 | -3.0% |
| Jul 24, 2002 | — | $0.3229 | -2.9% |
| Apr 24, 2002 | — | $0.3326 | -5.6% |
| Jan 23, 2002 | — | $0.3522 | -34.5% |
| Oct 24, 2001 | — | $0.5381 | -23.6% |
| Jul 25, 2001 | — | $0.7044 | -39.5% |
| Apr 24, 2001 | — | $1.1643 | -15.6% |
| Jan 24, 2001 | — | $1.3795 | +28.2% |
| Oct 25, 2000 | — | $1.0762 | +64.2% |
| Jul 25, 2000 | — | $0.6555 | +48.9% |
| Apr 25, 2000 | — | $0.4403 | +32.4% |
| Jan 25, 2000 | — | $0.3326 | +0.6% |
| Oct 25, 1999 | — | $0.3307 | -3.4% |
| Jul 23, 1999 | — | $0.3424 | +11.1% |
| Apr 27, 1999 | — | $0.3082 | -6.8% |
| Jan 25, 1999 | — | $0.3307 | +12.7% |
| Oct 23, 1998 | — | $0.2935 | -26.8% |
| Jul 23, 1998 | — | $0.4011 | +47.5% |
| Apr 23, 1998 | — | $0.272 | -30.5% |
| Jan 23, 1998 | — | $0.3913 | +33.3% |
| Oct 23, 1997 | — | $0.2935 | — |
Payout risk check
NAT scores 65/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Nordic American Tankers Limited
Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, owns, operates, and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. As of December 31, 2025, the company fleet consisted of 20 Suezmax crude oil tankers. It serves oil companies, oil traders, and other entities requiring crude oil transportation services. The company was formerly known as Nordic American Tanker Shipping Limited and changed its name to American Tankers Limited in June, 2011. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Sector: Energy. Industry: Oil & Gas Midstream. First dividend on our records: Oct 23, 1997. 115 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NAT dividend FAQ
When is NAT's next ex-dividend date?
NAT's next ex-dividend date is Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.27 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does NAT pay dividends?
NAT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.27 per share with an ex-date of Sep 10, 2026.
What is NAT's dividend yield?
NAT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.40%, based on $0.66 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $7.86. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.08 per share, is 13.74%.
How much does NAT pay per share?
NAT pays about $0.27 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $108.00 a year.
Has NAT grown or cut its dividend?
NAT has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 49.0% a year (+288.2% over the last year). NAT did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of NAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 13.74%, you would need about 1,112 shares of NAT (roughly $8,733 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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