National Fuel Declares Quarterly Dividend
Rhea-AI Summary
National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.535 per share. The dividend is payable January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2025. The company reported approximately 90.4 million shares outstanding and stated it has no preferred stock outstanding. National Fuel operates three segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility. Contact information for analyst and media inquiries was provided.
Positive
- $0.535 quarterly dividend declared
- Dividend payable January 15, 2026
- Record date set for December 31, 2025
- Approximately 90.4 million common shares outstanding
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, NFG declined 0.51%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Peers show mixed moves: TGS +0.16%, YPF +0.11%, EC +0.72%, while CVE is down 0.84% and CRGY is flat, suggesting stock-specific trading rather than a broad sector shift.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -0.5% | Board declared regular quarterly dividend of $0.535 per share. |
| Nov 05 | Earnings release | Positive | -1.8% | Reported strong Q4 and FY 2025 EPS growth and higher production. |
| Nov 05 | Asset transaction | Neutral | -1.1% | Affiliate Seneca Resources assets sold to IOG Resources II in Appalachia. |
| Oct 23 | Earnings call setup | Neutral | -0.2% | Scheduled Q4 and full-year earnings release and conference call details. |
| Oct 21 | Major acquisition | Positive | -4.6% | Announced $2.62B purchase of CenterPoint’s Ohio natural gas business. |
Recent NFG announcements, including dividends, earnings, and acquisition news, were followed by modest negative 24h moves even when the news itself appeared constructive, suggesting a tendency toward post-news softness.
Over the last few months, National Fuel Gas has combined steady capital returns with strategic growth. On Oct 21, 2025, it agreed to acquire CenterPoint’s Ohio gas business for $2.62 billion. Subsequent earnings on Nov 5, 2025 highlighted strong EPS growth and higher production. The company has repeatedly declared quarterly dividends, including the prior $0.535 per-share payments with about 90.4M shares outstanding. Historically, these updates were followed by small negative 24h price reactions, providing context for how the market has traded around similar announcements.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms the Board’s decision to pay a regular quarterly dividend of $0.535 per share on January 15, 2026 to holders of record on December 31, 2025, with about 90.4M common shares outstanding and no preferred stock. In 2025, similar dividend announcements and a prior increase established this level as the new baseline. Investors following the name may monitor future earnings and capital allocation updates for any changes to this payout trajectory.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) today approved a regular quarterly dividend of 53.5 cents per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2025. The Company has approximately 90.4 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.
Analyst Contact: Natalie Fischer | 716-857-7315
Media Contact: Karen Merkel | 716-857-7654
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