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NorthWestern (NWE) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$70.24 -1.44 (-2.01%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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NorthWestern Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.82%
Annual Dividend
$2.68
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 30
Dividend Increase
Track Record
21 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
1.92%
Dividend Payout Ratio
98.53%

NorthWestern (NWE) pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.82%. The next quarterly payment of $0.67 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, June 15. NWE has grown its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.92% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 98.53% of its earnings and 35.18% of its cash flow as dividends.

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NWE Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of NorthWestern's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

NWE Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks NorthWestern's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

NorthWestern vs. The Competition

Compare NorthWestern's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeNorthWesternUtilities CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$2.68$0.05$1.61
Dividend Yield3.82%3.77%5.35%
Track Record21 years19 years10 years

NorthWestern Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings98.53%
Based on This Year's Estimate71.47%
Based on Next Year's Estimate67.17%
Based on Cashflow35.18%

NorthWestern Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/29/2026quarterly$0.67 - 3.73%6/15/20266/15/20266/30/2026
2/11/2026quarterly$0.67 - 3.92%3/13/20263/13/20263/31/2026
2/11/2026quarterly$0.67+$0.01
1.52%		3.92%3/13/20263/13/20263/31/2026
10/29/2025quarterly$0.66 - 3.96%12/15/202512/15/202512/31/2025
7/30/2025quarterly$0.66 - 4.66%9/15/20259/15/20259/30/2025
4/29/2025quarterly$0.66 - 4.6%6/13/20256/13/20256/30/2025
2/12/2025quarterly$0.66+$0.01
1.54%		5%3/14/20253/14/20253/31/2025
10/28/2024quarterly$0.65 - 4.8%12/13/202412/13/202412/31/2024
7/30/2024quarterly$0.65 - 4.9%9/13/20249/13/20249/30/2024

This table shows NorthWestern's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

NorthWestern Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for NorthWestern is 3.82%. Learn more on NWE's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for NWE shares is $2.68. Learn more on NWE's annual dividend history.

NorthWestern pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

NorthWestern's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.67 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

NorthWestern's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.67 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

NorthWestern's next ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15, 2026.

NorthWestern's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.92% per year.

NorthWestern has increased its dividend for the past 21 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for NWE is:
  • 98.53% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 71.47% based on this year's estimates
  • 67.17% based on next year's estimates
  • 35.18% based on cash flow

NorthWestern's dividend yield of 3.75% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 21 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. NorthWestern's dividend payout ratio of 98.53% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, NWE will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 67.17% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate NorthWestern stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.

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This page (NASDAQ:NWE) was last updated on 5/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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