10 Cheap Quarterly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

7. National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG)

Forward P/E Ratio as of April 27: 11.55

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) ranks seventh on our list of the best cheap quarterly dividend stocks to invest in. It is a diversified energy company that engages in the production, gathering, transportation, storage, and distribution of natural gas. The stock is outperforming the broader market in 2025, surging by nearly 27% since the start of the year. This performance is driven by a string of better-than-expected earnings results and a major increase in its fiscal 2025 outlook.

In fiscal Q1 2025, National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) reported revenue of $549.4 million, marking a 4.59% increase compared to the same period last year. The Pipeline & Storage segment delivered an $8.4 million (35%) rise in net income, largely driven by higher rates put in place after the Supply Corporation rate case settlement that took effect on February 1, 2024. The Utility segment also posted strong results, with net income up by $5.9 million (22%), helped by a three-year rate agreement in its New York service area.

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) is a strong dividend payer, having paid consistent dividends to shareholders for the past 121 years. In addition, the company is a Dividend King, with 54 consecutive years of dividend growth under its belt. Supported by higher natural gas prices and improved performance across its segments, National Fuel Gas Company raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $6.50 to $7.00. The company also maintained a strong financial position, generating over $220 million in operating cash flow during the quarter. It offers a quarterly dividend of $0.515 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.64%, as of April 27.