NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
Utilities
Utilities - Regulated Electric
68.70 $
Closing price · As of: 31. Jul 2026
Dividend history for NorthWestern Corporation (NWE): every payment, yield, payout ratio and growth at a glance. The most recent distribution was 0.67 $ per share (ex-date 06/15/2026).
Dividend
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend divided by the current price: what percentage of your investment comes back as a payout each year.
3.73%
Dividend Per Share (TTM)
Sum of dividends paid per share over the last 12 months.
2.66$
Payout Ratio
Share of profit paid out as dividends. Over 100% means the company is paying out more than it earns — not sustainable long-term.
72.5%
Increase Streak
How many years in a row the dividend has been raised — the gold standard for dividend payers.
20Years
Years Without a Cut
How many years in a row the dividend hasn't been cut — a measure of reliability.
20Years
Dividend growth (5-yr CAGR)
Average annual dividend growth over the past five years.
1.9%
Payment History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 announced | 09/01/2026 | 0.67 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/15/2026 | 06/30/2026 | 0.67 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/13/2026 | 03/31/2026 | 0.67 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 0.66 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 0.66 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 0.66 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/14/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 0.66 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/13/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 0.65 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/13/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 0.65 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/14/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 0.65 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/29/2024 | 0.65 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/14/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 0.64 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/14/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 0.64 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/14/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 0.64 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/14/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 0.64 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/14/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 0.63 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/14/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 0.63 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/14/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 0.63 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/14/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 0.63 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/14/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 0.62 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/14/2021 | 09/30/2021 | 0.62 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/14/2021 | 06/30/2021 | 0.62 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/12/2021 | 03/31/2021 | 0.62 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/14/2020 | 12/31/2020 | 0.60 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/14/2020 | 09/30/2020 | 0.60 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/12/2020 | 06/30/2020 | 0.60 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/12/2020 | 03/31/2020 | 0.60 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/12/2019 | 12/31/2019 | 0.58 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/12/2019 | 09/30/2019 | 0.58 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2019 | 06/28/2019 | 0.58 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/14/2019 | 03/29/2019 | 0.58 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/13/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/13/2018 | 09/28/2018 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/14/2018 | 06/29/2018 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/14/2018 | 03/30/2018 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/14/2017 | 12/29/2017 | 0.53 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/14/2017 | 09/29/2017 | 0.53 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2017 | 06/30/2017 | 0.53 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/13/2017 | 03/31/2017 | 0.53 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/13/2016 | 12/30/2016 | 0.50 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/13/2016 | 09/30/2016 | 0.50 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2016 | 06/30/2016 | 0.50 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/11/2016 | 03/31/2016 | 0.50 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/11/2015 | 12/31/2015 | 0.48 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/11/2015 | 09/30/2015 | 0.48 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/11/2015 | 06/30/2015 | 0.48 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/11/2015 | 03/31/2015 | 0.48 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/11/2014 | 12/31/2014 | 0.40 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/11/2014 | 09/30/2014 | 0.40 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/11/2014 | 06/30/2014 | 0.40 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/12/2014 | 03/31/2014 | 0.40 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/11/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/11/2013 | 09/30/2013 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/12/2013 | 06/30/2013 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/13/2013 | 03/31/2013 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/12/2012 | 12/31/2012 | 0.37 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/12/2012 | 09/30/2012 | 0.37 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2012 | 06/30/2012 | 0.37 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/13/2012 | 03/31/2012 | 0.37 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/13/2011 | 12/31/2011 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/13/2011 | 09/30/2011 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2011 | 06/30/2011 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/11/2011 | 03/31/2011 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/13/2010 | 12/31/2010 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/13/2010 | 09/30/2010 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/11/2010 | 06/30/2010 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/11/2010 | 03/31/2010 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/11/2009 | 12/31/2009 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/11/2009 | 09/30/2009 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/11/2009 | 06/30/2009 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/11/2009 | 03/31/2009 | 0.34 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/11/2008 | 12/31/2008 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/11/2008 | 09/30/2008 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/11/2008 | 06/30/2008 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/12/2008 | 03/31/2008 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/12/2007 | 12/31/2007 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/12/2007 | 09/30/2007 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2007 | 06/30/2007 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/13/2007 | 03/31/2007 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/13/2006 | 12/31/2006 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/13/2006 | 09/30/2006 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2006 | 06/30/2006 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/13/2006 | 03/31/2006 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/13/2005 | 12/31/2005 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/13/2005 | 09/30/2005 | 0.25 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2005 | 06/30/2005 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/22/2005 | 03/31/2005 | 0.22 $ | Other |
Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.