NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Utilities
- NASDAQ: NWE
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 17, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.79%
Payout ratio: 119.4%
NorthWestern Energy Group's latest dividend was on Aug 17, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.67 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.33 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 4.79% based on its recent close price.
NWE dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
NorthWestern Energy Group Dividend yield
NWE has a dividend yield of 4.79% which is higher than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Utilities sector average of 3.35%, NorthWestern Energy Group's dividend yield is 43% higher. Historically NWE's dividend yield has averaged at 4.6% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
NWE Dividend history
NorthWestern Energy Group has been paying dividends since 2008. NWE has distributed five dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 27% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 19% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 7%.
NorthWestern Energy Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.67 | 4.7% |
| 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 Energy Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NWE has a payout ratio of 119.4% which is higher than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Utilities sector average of 60.4%, NorthWestern Energy Group's payout ratio is 98% 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 | 5.24% | $1.97 | 71% |
| NWE NorthWestern Energy Group Inc | 4.79% | $3.33 | 119.4% |
| BKH Black Hills Corporation | 3.88% | $2.79 | 69.8% |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 3.75% | $1.64 | 59.6% |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 3.05% | $2.33 | 63.4% |
| NI NiSource Inc | 2.9% | $1.18 | 62.1% |
| MDU MDU Resources Group Inc | 2.81% | $0.56 | 58.9% |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 2.75% | $2.92 | 51% |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 2.57% | $3.52 | 57.1% |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 2.37% | $0.92 | 54.1% |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 0.99% | $0.18 | 12.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does NorthWestern Energy Group pay a dividend?
Yes, NorthWestern Energy Group has paid five dividends in the last twelve months. NWE has been paying dividends since 2008.
When was NWE's last dividend?
NorthWestern Energy Group's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 17, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.67 per share.
How much dividend does NorthWestern Energy Group pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NWE pays $3.33 per share.
What is NorthWestern Energy Group's dividend yield?
Currently NorthWestern Energy Group's dividend yield is 4.79%.
What is NorthWestern Energy Group's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of NorthWestern Energy Group is 119.4%.
Does NorthWestern Energy Group pay a good dividend?
NorthWestern Energy Group's dividend yield is more than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.