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Noble Corporation plc

S&P 500

NE/Energy · Oil & Gas Drilling/NYSE

Dividend Yield

4.72%

$2.00 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$39.17P/E29.1MCap6.8BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

55/ 100Caution

NE's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 36.5% cfo payout ratio & 2.0x current ratio. Areas of concern: 139.9% earnings payout ratio & 2.7x interest coverage.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Debt-to-Equity: 42.7Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 36.5%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 139.9%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Interest Coverage: 2.7xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Return on Equity: 5.0%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
5.0%Warning
21.4%Caution

Dividend Track Record

Caution
3+ yrsWarning
NoneVery Safe
Mostly StableCaution

About Noble Corporation plc

Noble Corporation plc is an offshore drilling contractor serving the international oil and gas industry. The company operates a high-specification fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, including floating and jackup rigs deployed across oil and gas basins worldwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Noble Corporation provides contract drilling services as a critical partner in global energy exploration and production operations. The company maintains a relationship-centered approach with customers, communities, and employees, offering specialized drilling expertise and equipment to support the energy sector's operational needs. Noble Corporation serves as an essential service provider within the oil and gas supply chain, enabling exploration and production activities through its modern drilling fleet and technical capabilities.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.72%

Annual Dividend

$2.00

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

139.86%

FCF Payout Ratio

72.66%

52-Week Range

$25.24 - $54.98

Dividend History (2016–2025)

NE annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

NE earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 4, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 25, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$3,917.00

Annual Income

$200.00

Quarterly Income

$50.00

Monthly Income

$16.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NE's current dividend yield?
Noble Corporation plc (NE) currently has a dividend yield of 4.72%, based on a stock price of $39.17 and an annual dividend of $2.00.
When is NE's next dividend payment date?
NE's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-04 and the next payment date is 2026-06-25. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does NE pay in dividends per year?
Noble Corporation plc paid $2.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has NE been increasing its dividend?
Noble Corporation plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is NE's dividend safe?
Noble Corporation plc has a payout ratio of 139.86%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 72.66%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is NE's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Noble Corporation plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for energy companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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