MGEE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

MGEE has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 2.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.23%
Payout Ratio 48.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.12%
Consistency Lifetime 39.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.46%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 46.96%
Ex-Dividend in 6 days: Buy before Jun 1, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CIG 6,551 M 17.24% 32.56%
ELPC 9,014 M 8.29% 12.02%
ENIC 5,825 M 9.28% 9.41%
ENGI 80,780 M 4.81% 15.90%
ENEL 112,028 M 5.85% 12.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
PCG 36,205 M 253.55% 75.3%
CEG 103,577 M 40.13% 100.0%
ENGI 80,780 M 29.27% 84.8%
XEL 49,773 M 11.46% 75.3%
NEE 187,830 M 10.14% 80.1%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities ENGI Engie S.A.
4.81% Yield ANA Acciona
2.82% Yield
MGEE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 2026-06-15 0.475 0% N/A
2026-02-27 2026-03-01 2026-03-15 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.58%
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.475 +5.6% 0.58%
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 +5.3% 0.43%
2024-05-31 2024-06-01 2024-06-15 Quarterly 0.4275 0% 0.49%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.4275 0% 0.55%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.4275 0% 0.67%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.4275 +4.9% 0.58%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.4075 0% 0.55%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.4075 0% 0.57%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.4075 0% 0.57%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.4075 +5.2% 0.59%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.3875 0% 0.5%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.3875 0% 0.48%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.3875 0% 0.54%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.3875 +4.7% 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% N/A
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 0% N/A

MGEE Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MGEE?

As of May 2026, MGEE's dividend yield is 2.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.35 USD by the current share price of 75.99.

Does MGEE pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, MGEE paid a dividend of 2.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-01 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 2026-06-01.

MGEE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MGEE for the next payments are between 0.483 (+1.7%) and 0.498 (+4.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.60%.

Will MGEE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for MGE Energy (MGEE) is 2026-06-01.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MGEE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MGE Energy (MGEE) is 2026-06-01.

What is the Dividend Growth of MGEE?

MGEE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.12% 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 3.46%. If you bought MGEE's shares at 67.95 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MGEE?

MGEE Payout Consistency is 39.0%. 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 2.23% 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 48.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MGEE?

MGEE's Overall Dividend Rating is 46.96%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MGEE Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in MGEE's Outstanding Shares?

MGE Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.52% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 91.1%). 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 0%
1986 23,333,300 0%
1987 23,333,300 0%
1988 23,333,300 0%
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 0%
2011 34,671,000 0%
2012 34,671,000 0%
2013 34,668,000 -0.01%
2014 34,668,000 0%
2015 34,668,000 0%
2016 34,668,000 0%
2017 34,668,000 0%
2018 34,668,000 0%
2019 34,668,000 0%
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 36,571,000 +0.62%
2026 36,620,000 +0.13%

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: 2026-05-25 02:15 UTC