NWE Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield
NWE has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 2.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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NWE Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.67 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.67 | +1.5% | 1% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0% | 1.27% |
| 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 | 0% | 1.28% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 0% | 1.18% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 0% | 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 | 0% | 1.21% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 1.26% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 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 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.63 | 0% | 1.18% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.63 | 0% | 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 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 0% | 0.99% |
NWE Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NWE's dividend yield is 4.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.66 USD by the current share price of 70.33.
As of July 2026, NWE paid a dividend of 2.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.67 USD.
NWE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NWE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NWE for the next payments are between 0.666 (-0.6%) and 0.676 (+0.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.81%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.67 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for NorthWestern (NWE) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for NorthWestern (NWE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NWE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.56% per year. Weak growth: NWE's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
NWE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.44%. If you bought NWE's shares at 48.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.44% of your original purchase price.
NWE Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 consistent: NorthWestern has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NWE's 4.11% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NWE is 72.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
NWE's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NWE Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-30 03:31 UTC