NWC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield
NWC has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 1.65 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Food Retail
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESKOB HE Kesko |
11,340 M | 4.47% | 4.13% |
| NWC TO North West |
1,967 M | 3.22% | 5.57% |
| COLR BR Colruyt |
4,828 M | 4.04% | 3.78% |
| AXFO ST Axfood |
6,145 M | 3.23% | 4.64% |
| JMT LS Jeronimo Martins SGPS |
13,477 M | 3.49% | 3.53% |
| KR NYSE Kroger |
40,514 M | 2.24% | 3.74% |
| EMP-A TO Empire |
7,803 M | 1.94% | 2.59% |
| MRU TO Metro |
14,471 M | 1.77% | 2.70% |
| WMK NYSE Weis Markets |
1,841 M | 1.84% | 2.30% |
| OV8 SG SHENG SIONG |
2,786 M | 1.27% | 2.96% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| D01 SG DFI RETAIL HOLDINGS |
5,225 M | 37.29% | 92.7% |
| L TO Loblaw Companies |
55,943 M | 16.14% | 95.6% |
| CASY NASDAQ Caseys General Stores |
25,581 M | 14.26% | 100.0% |
| KR NYSE Kroger |
40,514 M | 11.20% | 100.0% |
| WN TO George Weston |
28,857 M | 10.79% | 100.0% |
| MRU TO Metro |
14,471 M | 10.35% | 100.0% |
| EMP-A TO Empire |
7,803 M | 10.00% | 100.0% |
| AXFO ST Axfood |
6,145 M | 3.83% | 100.0% |
| COLR BR Colruyt |
4,828 M | 11.10% | 94.3% |
| NWC TO North West |
1,967 M | 2.58% | 100.0% |
NWC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.42 | +2.4% | 0.78% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.41 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-24 | Quarterly | 0.41 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.41 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.41 | +2.5% | 0.86% |
| 2025-06-27 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2025-04-16 | 2025-04-16 | 2025-04-24 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +2.6% | 0.78% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2024-04-17 | 2024-04-18 | 2024-04-29 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-13 | Quarterly | 0.39 | +2.6% | 1.14% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-14 | Quarterly | 0.38 | 0% | 1.22% |
| 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-17 | 2023-04-27 | Quarterly | 0.38 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-16 | Quarterly | 0.38 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-14 | Quarterly | 0.38 | +2.7% | 1.19% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.37 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-28 | Quarterly | 0.37 | 0% | 1% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-14 | Quarterly | 0.37 | 0% | 1.07% |
NWC Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, NWC's dividend yield is 3.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.65 CAD by the current share price of 58.22.
As of November 2026, NWC paid a dividend of 1.65 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-29 and the payout was 0.42 CAD.
NWC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NWC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-29.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NWC for the next payments are between 0.421 (+0.2%) and 0.432 (+2.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.92%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.42 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for North West (NWC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for North West (NWC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NWC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.58% per year. Strong growth: NWC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NWC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.57%. If you bought NWC's shares at 29.61 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.65 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.57% of your original purchase price.
NWC 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: North West has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NWC's 3.22% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NWC is 50.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
NWC's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NWC 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: 2026-11-12 02:38 UTC