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Nov Inc.

S&P 500

NOV/Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.85%

$0.34 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$18.94P/E74.7MCap6.7BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

69/ 100Safe

NOV's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 26.6% fcf payout ratio & 16.8% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 210.0% earnings payout ratio & 1.5% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 59.12% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 26.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 16.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 7.0%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 210.0%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Return on Equity: 1.5%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Operating Margin: 2.3%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
26.6%Very Safe
16.8%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
2.5xVery Safe
37.3Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
2.3%Warning
18.5%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
59.1%Very Safe
VolatileWarning

About Nov Inc.

NOV Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializing in equipment, technologies, and services for the global energy sector, particularly oil and gas drilling, production, and well operations. The company operates through three primary segments: Rig Technologies, which engineers and manufactures drilling rigs, top drives, blowout preventers, mud pumps, and related capital equipment, along with aftermarket services including spare parts, repairs, and technical support; Wellbore Technologies, offering drill bits, downhole tools, directional drilling systems, solids control equipment, drilling fluids, and data analytics for wellbore management; and Completion & Production Solutions, providing intervention tools, pressure pumping equipment, artificial lift systems, subsea production technologies, and completion tools for hydraulic fracturing and well production phases. NOV Inc. supports upstream oil and gas activities worldwide with supply chain integration, remote monitoring, and field services, delivering comprehensive solutions to enhance operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.85%

Annual Dividend

$0.34

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

210.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

26.57%

52-Week Range

$11.78 - $21.55

Dividend History (2016–2025)

NOV annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

NOV earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 12, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 26, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

36.62%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

59.12%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-12.04%

3-Year Total Growth

155.00%

5-Year Total Growth

920.00%

10-Year Total Growth

-72.28%

Income Calculator

NOV Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$1,894.00

Annual Income

$34.50

Quarterly Income

$8.63

Monthly Income

$2.88

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NOV's current dividend yield?
Nov Inc. (NOV) currently has a dividend yield of 1.85%, based on a stock price of $18.94 and an annual dividend of $0.34.
When is NOV's next dividend payment date?
NOV's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-12 and the next payment date is 2026-06-26. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does NOV pay in dividends per year?
Nov Inc. paid $0.51 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has NOV been increasing its dividend?
Nov Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 59.12% and a 10-year CAGR of -12.04%.
Is NOV's dividend safe?
Nov Inc. has a payout ratio of 210.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 26.57%. 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 NOV's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Nov Inc.'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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