12 Best Mid-Cap Dividend Aristocrats to Invest in Now

3. National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 29

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) is a New York-based diversified energy company that is active in natural gas exploration and production, runs pipeline and storage operations, and delivers natural gas utility services to its customers. It expects its adjusted earnings per share to grow at a compound annual rate of over 10% through 2027. With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, National Fuel Gas sees strong growth potential in meeting the increasing natural gas demand from data centers supporting AI technologies. The stock has soared by over 34.3% since the start of 2025.

In fiscal Q2 2025, National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) reported nearly $730 million in revenues, up 16% from the same period last year. The revenue missed analysts’ estimates by $44.6 million. Its EPS of $2.39 beat the consensus by $0.18. The company’s GAAP net income of $216 million, or $2.37 per share, reflected a 32% increase in earnings per share from the previous year. On an adjusted basis, operating income totaled $218 million, or $2.39 per share, representing a 34% year-over-year increase.

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) generated $473.8 million in operating cash flow in the first six months of fiscal 2025. The company has a strong dividend history with 121 consecutive years of dividend payment and 54 years of dividend growth in a row. Its quarterly dividend comes in at $0.515 per share for a dividend yield of 2.5%, as of May 5.