MGEE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

MGEE has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 2.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.15%
Payout Ratio 60.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.18%
Consistency Lifetime 33.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.99%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 45.75%
Ex-Dividend in 19 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -10.7%
Total Return 5y: 36.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,806 M 15.5% 39.2%
ENGI 62,794 M 8.49% 16.5%
DTW 3,961 M 5.95% 8.27%
ENIC 6,004 M 5.68% 8.67%
EIX 23,660 M 6.22% 7.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 33,892 M 254% 75.3%
CEG 104,140 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,794 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,993 M 11.5% 97.9%
NEE 183,540 M 10.1% 80.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield

MGEE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-03-01 2026-03-15 Quarterly 0.475 -1% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.48 6.7% 0.59%
2025-05-30 2025-06-01 2025-06-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.52%
2025-02-28 2025-03-01 2025-03-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.5%
2024-11-29 2024-12-01 2024-12-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.49%
2024-08-30 2024-09-01 2024-09-15 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% 0.43%
2024-05-31 2024-06-01 2024-06-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.5%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.55%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.67%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.43 4.9% 0.58%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.56%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.57%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.58%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% 0.59%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.5%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.49%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.54%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.39 5.4% 0.52%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.46%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.49%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.57%
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-03-01 2020-03-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-12-01 2019-12-15 Quarterly 0.35 -0.7% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-09-01 2019-09-15 Quarterly 0.3525 4.4% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-06-01 2019-06-15 Quarterly 0.3375 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.3375 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-12-01 2018-12-15 Quarterly 0.3375 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-09-01 2018-09-15 Quarterly 0.3375 4.7% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.3225 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.3225 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.3225 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.3225 4.9% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.3075 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.3075 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.3075 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.3075 4.2% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.295 4.4% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.2825 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-03-01 2015-03-15 Quarterly 0.2825 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.2825 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-09-01 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.2825 4% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-06-01 2014-06-15 Quarterly 0.2717 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-03-01 2014-03-15 Quarterly 0.2717 2716900% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-12-01 2013-12-15 Quarterly 0 0% N/A

MGEE Dividend FAQ

MGE Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: MGEE) is a Wisconsin-based public-utility holding company that operates regulated electric and gas utilities, non-regulated energy assets, and transmission investments. Through its subsidiaries it generates, purchases, and distributes electricity and natural gas, maintains 825 mi of overhead and 1,359 mi of underground electric distribution lines, operates 48 substations with 1.2 million kVA capacity, and serves roughly 167 k electric customers. Its generation mix includes coal, natural-gas, solar, wind, and battery storage, and it owns 3,092 mi of gas distribution mains.

What is the Dividend Yield of MGEE?

As of February 2026, MGEE`s dividend yield is 2.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.34 USD by the current share price of 79.58.

Does MGEE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MGEE paid a dividend of 2.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.475 USD.

How often does MGEE pay dividends?

MGEE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MGEE has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

MGEE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MGEE for the next 4 payments are between 0.501 (+5.5%) and 0.519 (+9.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will MGEE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for MGE Energy (MGEE) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MGEE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MGE Energy (MGEE) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of MGEE?

MGEE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.18% per year.
Strong growth: MGEE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MGEE?

MGEE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.99%. If you bought MGEE's shares at 58.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.99% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MGEE?

MGEE Payout Consistency is 33.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: MGE Energy has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MGEE have a good Dividend Yield?

MGEE`s 2.15% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MGEE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MGEE is 60.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MGEE?

MGEE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MGEE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MGEE's Outstanding Shares?

MGE Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.53% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MGEE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 10, 2014 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 23,333,300
1986 23,333,300
1987 23,333,300
1988 23,333,300
1989 23,513,500 +0.77%
1990 23,928,600 +1.77%
1991 24,230,800 +1.26%
1992 24,078,900 -0.63%
1993 23,846,200 -0.97%
1994 24,615,400 +3.23%
1995 23,936,200 -2.76%
1996 24,264,700 +1.37%
1997 24,000,000 -1.09%
1998 24,166,700 +0.69%
1999 23,684,200 -2%
2000 24,841,200 +4.89%
2001 24,987,500 +0.59%
2002 26,449,500 +5.85%
2003 27,639,000 +4.5%
2004 30,631,500 +10.83%
2005 30,681,000 +0.16%
2006 31,539,000 +2.8%
2007 32,983,500 +4.58%
2008 34,434,000 +4.4%
2009 34,671,000 +0.69%
2010 34,671,000
2011 34,671,000
2012 34,671,000
2013 34,668,000 -0.01%
2014 34,668,000
2015 34,668,000
2016 34,668,000
2017 34,668,000
2018 34,668,000
2019 34,668,000
2020 36,163,000 +4.31%
2021 36,170,000 +0.02%
2022 36,163,000 -0.02%
2023 36,192,000 +0.08%
2024 36,347,000 +0.43%
2025 36,576,000 +0.63%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-29 02:40