NWE is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. Common Stock (Utilities). Trading at $70.56. Current dividend yield: 3.80%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.68 |
| Current yield | 3.80% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 17, 2026(in 4 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.6700 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 1.92% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Payout ratio | 96% |
| Market cap | $4.35B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | $0.6700 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.6700 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.6700 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.6600 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.6600 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.6600 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.6600 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.6500 |
About NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group Inc provides electricity and natural gas services in the Upper Midwest and Northwest of the U.S. in the states of Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. The company's primary segments include Electric, which includes the generation, purchase, transmission, and distribution of electricity, and Natural Gas, which includes the production, purchase, transmission, storage, and distribution of natural gas. It uses thermal, wind, hydro, or renewable energy in varying quantities, depending on the location of the facilities, to generate power. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Electric segment.
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Frequently asked
What is NWE's dividend yield?
NWE (NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. Common Stock) currently has a dividend yield of 3.80%, which works out to about $2.68 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is NWE's next ex-dividend date?
NWE's next ex-dividend date is Aug 17, 2026 (in 4 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did NWE last pay a dividend?
NWE's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does NWE pay dividends?
NWE pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is NWE growing its dividend?
NWE has been growing its dividend at a 1.92% 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-13. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.