NGVC Dividend History & Yield
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 (in 67 days) | Nov 29, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 27, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 28, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 12, 2027 (in 337 days) | Aug 26, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NGVC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NGVC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,000 | $54,320 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,000 | $271,600 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,000 | $543,200 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.21%. $10,000 in NGVC would currently pay about $221 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NGVC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +25.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | — | $1.10 Special | — |
| Aug 25, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2022 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2022 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +42.9% |
| Aug 27, 2021 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2021 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | — | $2.07 Special | — |
| Aug 28, 2020 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2020 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | — | $0.07 | — |
NGVC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Raised 25.0% | $0.12 | $0.15 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
NGVC scores 5/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
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 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company's stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; private label repackaged bulk products, including dried fruits, nuts, grains, granolas, teas, herbs, and spices, as well as peanut and almond butters; private label products comprising grocery staples, household products, bulk foods, and vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as organic eggs, organic flavored coffee, and organic mustard; dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs;…
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Grocery Stores. First dividend on our records: Nov 29, 2019. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NGVC dividend FAQ
When is NGVC's next ex-dividend date?
NGVC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 15, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.15 per share, expected on Nov 29, 2026.
How often does NGVC pay dividends?
NGVC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is NGVC's dividend yield?
NGVC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.21%, based on $0.60 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 2.21%.
How much does NGVC pay per share?
NGVC pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.
Has NGVC grown or cut its dividend?
NGVC has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 23.4% a year (+25.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NGVC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.21%, you would need about 2,000 shares of NGVC (roughly $54,320 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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