NWE
Northwestern
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Utilities
- NASDAQ: NWE
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.77%
Payout ratio: 97.4%
Northwestern's latest dividend was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.67 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.66 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.8% based on its recent close price.
NWE dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Northwestern Dividend yield
NWE has a dividend yield of 3.8% which is higher than the Utilities sector and its peers average but lower than the industry average. If we compare it with the Utilities sector average of 3.37%, Northwestern's dividend yield is 13% higher. Historically NWE's dividend yield has averaged at 4.6% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
NWE Dividend history
Northwestern has been paying dividends since 2008. NWE has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 1.5% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 38% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 26%.
Northwestern Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.67 | 3.76% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.67 | 3.87% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.66 | 3.96% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.66 | 4.64% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.66 | 5.08% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.66 | 4.65% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.65 | 5.11% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.65 | 4.63% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.65 | 5.2% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.65 | 5.32% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.64 | 4.92% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.64 | 4.96% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.64 | 4.38% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.64 | 4.48% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.63 | 4.35% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.63 | 4.61% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.63 | 4.52% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.63 | 4.22% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.62 | 4.48% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.62 | 3.98% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.62 | 3.8% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.62 | 3.83% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.6 | 4.31% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.6 | 4.75% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.6 | 4.23% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.6 | 3.77% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.575 | 3.3% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.575 | 3.1% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.575 | 3.1% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.575 | 3.17% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.55 | 3.41% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.55 | 3.62% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.55 | 4.01% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.55 | 4.16% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.525 | 3.45% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.525 | 3.5% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.525 | 3.28% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.525 | 3.55% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.5 | 3.49% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.5 | 3.5% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.5 | 3.24% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.5 | 3.22% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.48 | 3.64% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.48 | 3.7% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.48 | 3.45% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.48 | 3.3% |
Northwestern dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NWE has a payout ratio of 97.4% which is higher than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Utilities sector average of 62%, Northwestern's payout ratio is 57% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NWE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA Avista Corp | 4.92% | $1.97 | 78.3% |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 3.77% | $2.66 | 97.4% |
| BKH Black Hills Corp | 3.77% | $2.76 | 71.3% |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 3.54% | $1.64 | 59.6% |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 2.93% | $2.33 | 66.6% |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 2.66% | $2.92 | 52.1% |
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 2.64% | $0.56 | 60.9% |
| NI Nisource Inc | 2.47% | $1.16 | 57.4% |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 2.45% | $3.5 | 57.4% |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 2.09% | $0.9 | 55.2% |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 0.9% | $0.15 | 11.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Northwestern pay a dividend?
Yes, Northwestern has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. NWE has been paying dividends since 2008.
When was NWE's last dividend?
Northwestern's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.67 per share.
How much dividend does Northwestern pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NWE pays $2.66 per share.
What is Northwestern's dividend yield?
Currently Northwestern's dividend yield is 3.8%.
How often does Northwestern pay dividends?
Northwestern pays dividends quarterly.
What is Northwestern's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Northwestern is 97.4%.
Does Northwestern pay a good dividend?
Northwestern's dividend yield is more than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.