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U.S. Energy Corp., an independent energy company, focuses on the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the continental United States. It holds interests in various oil and gas properties in the Williston Basin in North Dakota; the Permian Basin in New Mexico; and Texas. As of December 31, 2021, the company had an estimated proved reserves of 1,344,626 barrel of oil equivalent; oil and natural gas leases covered 89,846 gross acres and 5,757 net acres; and 146 gross producing wells. U.S. Energy Corp. was incorporated in 1966 and is based in Houston, Texas.

U.S. Energy Dividend Announcement

• U.S. Energy announced a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2023-05-30. Ex dividend date: 2023-05-18
• U.S. Energy annual dividend for 2023 was $0.05
• U.S. Energy's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• U.S. Energy's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -3.55%

U.S. Energy Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2023-05-18$0.02quarterly2023-05-30
2023-02-09$0.02quarterly2023-02-23
2022-11-07$0.02quarterly2022-11-22
2022-08-05$0.02quarterly2022-08-22
2022-04-13$0.02quarterly2022-05-02
2007-07-03$0.10quarterly2007-07-16

U.S. Energy Dividend per year

U.S. Energy Dividend Yield

U.S. Energy current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing U.S. Energy stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

U.S. Energy Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-1.44
PEG ratio-0.01
P/B ratio1.35
ROE-85.66%
Payout ratio-3.55%
Current ratio0.31
Quick ratio0.31
Cash Ratio0.11

U.S. Energy Dividend FAQ

Does U.S. Energy stock pay dividends?
U.S. Energy does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has U.S. Energy ever paid a dividend?
No, U.S. Energy has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. U.S. Energy is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't U.S. Energy pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why U.S. Energy would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will U.S. Energy ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While U.S. Energy has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is U.S. Energy a dividend aristocrat?
U.S. Energy is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is U.S. Energy a dividend king?
U.S. Energy is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is U.S. Energy a dividend stock?
No, U.S. Energy is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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