Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.46
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NATH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.4%
Payout Ratio
91.9%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
1 years
NATH Dividend Income Check
Safety
91.9% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.1% and trend is rising.
NATH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.4%
Trailing DPS$4.46
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout91.9%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout102.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR35.7%
5Y CAGR26.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.4%
1Y Total Return-6.8%
5Y Total Return61.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,23610Y ago$28,76620Y ago$113,642
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NATH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
NATH Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Nathan's Famous, Inc. distributes 91.9% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 102.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NATH has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 35.7% and 5-year CAGR of 26.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NATH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.4% dividend yield, 4.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 61.7%, with dividends contributing 17.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,766 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
NATH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.00
Avg/Payment$0.6000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 4.46% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.5000 | ↓ -83.3% | 4.47% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $3.0000 | ↑ +500.0% | 4.95% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.86% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.79% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 2.00% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 2.36% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 2.59% | Sep 6, 2024 |
NATH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.4%
#3 of 6
Safety
At Risk
91.9% payout
Streak
1Y
26.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.4%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd NATHNathan's Famous, Inc… | $414M | 4.4% | 91.9% | 1 | At Risk |
2nd  JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $299M | 5.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc… | $12.3B | 1.4% | 44.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $200.5B | 2.5% | 59.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
1st  WENThe Wendy's Company | $1.5B | 8.6% | 78.5% | 0 | Watch |
 QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $25.6B | 3.3% | 1.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
NATH Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $4.50 | 125.0% | 4 | $4.85 | 92.8% | 1.08x | 8.1% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.87 | 34.1% | 2.94x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $2.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $4.80 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | 28.6% | 4 | $4.80 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.30 | 42.4% | 2.36x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 7.7% | 4 | $2.69 | 52.0% | 1.92x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $1.30 | 73.3% | 4 | $3.19 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.75 | -85.0% | 3 | $5.09 | 14.7% | 6.79x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $5.00 | — | 1 | $0.62 | 806.5% | 0.12x | 9.0% |
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NATH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NATH stock.
How much dividend does NATH pay per share?
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NATH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NATH's next ex-dividend date?
NATH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NATH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NATH's dividend safe?
NATH's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +91.9% and FCF payout ratio of +102.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NATH increased its dividend?
NATH has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +26.3%.
How often does NATH pay dividends?
Nathan's Famous, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NATH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NATH five years ago would be worth approximately $16,236 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NATH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NATH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.