NWE Dividend History - NorthWestern

Track the latest NWE dividend history: 6.06% Dividend Yield, 1.61% Annual Growth - Explore NWE's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 6.06%
Cash Amount 12m 3.26
Dividend Growth 5y avg 1.61%
Dividend Rating 72.14%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.99%
Payout Ratio 76.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 16.39%
#14 in Group
Total Return 5y: 1.61%
#19 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
NWE 3,464m 6.06% 5.99%
ASGI 524m 13.2% 18.1%
NGG 59,519m 11.4% 17.4%
VIE 22,297m 9.01% 18.0%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
NWE 3,464m 1.61% 72.1%
ASGI 524m 47.3% 99.2%
VIE 22,297m 21.0% 95.4%
AEE 26,610m 6.03% 65.3%

NWE Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.66 1.5%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.65 1.28%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.65 1.17%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.65 1.32%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.65 1.6% 1.33%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.64 1.2%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.64 1.26%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.64 1.1%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.64 1.6% 1.14%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.63 1.08%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.63 1.18%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.63 1.11%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.63 1.6% 1.05%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.62 1.12%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.62 0.99%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.62 0.96%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.62 3.3% 1.01%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.6 1.07%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.6 1.2%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.6 1.04%
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.6 4.3%
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.575
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.575
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.575
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.575 4.5%
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.55
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.55
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.55
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.55 4.8%
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.525
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.525
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.525
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.525 5%
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.5
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.5
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.5
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 4.2%
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.48
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.48
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.48

NWE Dividend History - FAQ

Does NWE pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, NWE paid a dividend of 3.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of NWE?

As of March 2025, NWE`s dividend yield is 6.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.26M USD by the current share price of 55.29.

How often does NWE pay dividends?

NWE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NWE has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NWE?

The next ex-dividend date for NorthWestern (NWE) is 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of NWE?

NWE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.61M% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NWE?

NWE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.99M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought NorthWestern five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.26M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (54.41):

What is the Payout Consistency of NWE?

NWE Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: NorthWestern has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NWE have a good Dividend Yield?

NWE`s 6.06% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NWE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NWE is 76.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of NWE?

NWE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.14%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: NWE Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of NWE`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of NorthWestern are growing at a rate of 3.92% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did NorthWestern ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2023-10-02 with a factor of 1:1. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 1.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1985 15,352,000
1986 15,356,000 +0.03%
1987 15,356,000
1988 15,354,000 -0.01%
1989 15,161,300 -1.26%
1990 15,000,000 -1.06%
1991 15,161,300 +1.08%
1992 15,348,800 +1.24%
1993 15,384,600 +0.23%
1994 15,434,800 +0.33%
1995 17,857,100 +15.69%
1996 17,636,400 -1.24%
1997 17,758,600 +0.69%
1998 23,571,400 +32.73%
1999 26,114,500 +10.79%
2000 23,433,000 -10.27%
2001 27,397,000 +16.92%
2002 37,397,000 +36.5%
2003 37,397,000
2004 35,611,000 -4.78%
2005 36,250,000 +1.79%
2006 37,533,300 +3.54%
2007 39,747,500 +5.9%
2008 35,934,000 -9.59%
2009 36,169,000 +0.65%
2010 36,601,100 +1.19%
2011 36,500,300 -0.28%
2012 37,485,700 +2.7%
2013 38,954,100 +3.92%
2014 43,451,000 +11.54%
2015 48,370,000 +11.32%
2016 48,503,400 +0.28%
2017 49,484,000 +2.02%
2018 50,729,000 +2.52%
2019 50,800,000 +0.14%
2020 50,577,000 -0.44%
2021 51,892,000 +2.6%
2022 59,744,100 +15.13%
2023 61,248,800 +2.52%
2024 61,293,000 +0.07%