NorthWestern Energy (NWE)
$82.73
+0.71 (+0.87%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield3.23%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$2.67paid in the last year
Payout ratio101%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised8 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+1.9%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $2.01 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $2.64 | 4 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $2.60 | 4 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $2.56 | 4 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $2.52 | 4 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $2.48 | 4 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $2.40 | 4 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $2.30 | 4 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $2.20 | 4 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $2.10 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.5000 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.6700 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.6700 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.6700 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.6600 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.6600 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.6600 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.6600 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.6500 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.6500 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.6500 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.6500 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.6400 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.6400 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.6400 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.6400 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.6300 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.6300 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.6300 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.6300 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.6200 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.6200 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.6200 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.6200 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.6000 |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.6000 |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.6000 |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.6000 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.5750 |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.5750 |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.5750 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.5750 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.5500 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.5500 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.5500 |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.5500 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.5250 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.5250 |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.5250 |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.5250 |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.5000 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does NorthWestern Energy pay in dividends?
NorthWestern Energy paid $2.67 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 3.23% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is NorthWestern Energy's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was August 17, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.