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Yield 12m 4.69%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.61
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 1.61%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.74%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.62%
Payout Ratio 76.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 26.19%
#13 in Group
Total Return 5y: 26.59%
#16 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

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NWE 3,455m 4.69% 5.62%
NGG 67,268m 10.5% 17.4%
VIE 23,379m 8.85% 17.5%
RENE 2,174m 5.98% 9.01%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
NWE 3,455m 1.61% 76.8%
VIE 23,379m 21.0% 85.6%
AEE 26,651m 6.03% 59.3%
WEC 33,161m 5.71% 69.5%

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NWE Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.66 1.5% 1.2%
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 FAQ

Does NWE pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, NWE paid a dividend of 2.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of NWE?

As of April 2025, NWE`s dividend yield is 4.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.61 USD by the current share price of 58.77.

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 unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of NWE?

NWE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.61% 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 5.62%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought NorthWestern five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.61) divided by the purchase price five years ago (46.43):

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 4.69% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

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 66.74%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

NWE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NWE`s Outstanding Shares?

NorthWestern`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.92% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has 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 Annual 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%