NWE Dividend History & Yield
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 69 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.67 | $67.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 160 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.67 | $67.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.67 | $67.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 342 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.67 | $67.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NWE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.68 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NWE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 448 | $32,140 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,239 | $160,701 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,478 | $321,403 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.73%. $10,000 in NWE would currently pay about $373 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NWE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.67 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.67 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.67 | +1.5% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.66 | +1.5% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.65 | +1.6% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.64 | +1.6% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.63 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.63 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.63 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.63 | +1.6% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.62 | +3.3% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.60 | +4.3% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.575 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.575 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.575 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.575 | +4.5% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.55 | +4.8% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.525 | +5.0% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.50 | +4.2% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.48 | +20.0% |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.40 | +5.3% |
| Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | $0.38 | +2.7% |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | $0.37 | +2.8% |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 | $0.34 | +1.5% |
| Dec 11, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2009 | Sep 30, 2009 | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2009 | Mar 31, 2009 | $0.335 | +1.5% |
| Dec 11, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2008 | — | $0.33 | — |
Payout risk check
NWE scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Mar 12, 2008. 75 payments tracked.
NWE dividend FAQ
When is NWE's next ex-dividend date?
NWE's next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026 (in 69 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.67 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.
How often does NWE pay dividends?
NWE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.67 per share with an ex-date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is NWE's dividend yield?
NWE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.64%, based on $3.33 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $71.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.68 per share, is 3.73%.
How much does NWE pay per share?
NWE pays about $0.67 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.68 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $268.00 a year.
Has NWE grown or cut its dividend?
NWE has raised its annual dividend for 17 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.4% a year (+27.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NWE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.73%, you would need about 448 shares of NWE (roughly $32,140 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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