Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.88%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 3.88%.
NWN Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.88%
Yield on Cost for NWN
NWN now pays $1.97 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-28) | $62.30 | 3.16% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-24) | $52.01 | 3.79% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-27) | $42.71 | 4.61% |
| 1 year ago(2025-07-01) | $40.60 | 4.85% |
| Buying today(at $50.83) | $50.83 | 3.88% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.88% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 0.5% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.88%
In 3 years
3.96%
In 5 years
4.01%
In 10 years
4.15%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN).
Starting Yield
3.88%
Ending YOC
4.19%
Year 15 Dividend
$2.13
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$30.81
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.97 | — | 3.88% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.98 | +0.52% | 3.90% | $1.98 |
| Year 2 | $1.99 | +0.52% | 3.92% | $3.97 |
| Year 3 | $2.00 | +0.52% | 3.94% | $5.97 |
| Year 4 | $2.01 | +0.52% | 3.96% | $7.98 |
| Year 5 | $2.02 | +0.52% | 3.98% | $10.00 |
| Year 6 | $2.03 | +0.52% | 4.00% | $12.04 |
| Year 7 | $2.04 | +0.52% | 4.02% | $14.08 |
| Year 8 | $2.05 | +0.52% | 4.04% | $16.13 |
| Year 9 | $2.06 | +0.52% | 4.06% | $18.20 |
| Year 10 | $2.07 | +0.52% | 4.08% | $20.27 |
| Year 11 | $2.09 | +0.52% | 4.10% | $22.36 |
| Year 12 | $2.10 | +0.52% | 4.12% | $24.45 |
| Year 13 | $2.11 | +0.52% | 4.15% | $26.56 |
| Year 14 | $2.12 | +0.52% | 4.17% | $28.68 |
| Year 15 | $2.13 | +0.52% | 4.19% | $30.81 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for NWN stock is 3.88%.
About Northwest Natural Holding Company
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) operates primarily through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, delivering regulated natural gas to a diverse clientele including residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Beyond its core distribution business, the company manages the Mist gas storage facility, which holds 5.7 billion cubic feet and is leased to other utilities and third-party energy marketers. It also provides natural gas asset management solutions and maintains an appliance retail outlet. NWN's strategic investments extend to broader gas storage activities, water services, non-regulated renewable natural gas ventures, and other diversified interests. The company currently supplies natural gas to approximately 786,000 meters within its service territories in Oregon and southwest Washington. Additionally, its water operations cater to about 80,000 individuals through roughly 33,000 water and wastewater connections located in the Pacific Northwest and Texas. Founded in 1859, Northwest Natural Holding Company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Gas
- CEO
- Justin Palfreyman