NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) Dividend History and Yield
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) paid $3.33 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 4.74%. Its record includes quarterly payments, a 17-year growth streak, a growing dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 4.74%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $3.33
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Dividend Policy: Growing
- Growth Streak: 17 years
- No-Cut Streak: 17 years
- Paying Since: 2008
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Aug 17, 2026 $0.67
- Payment Date: Sep 1, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $1.34 | N/A |
| 2025 | $2.64 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $2.6 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $2.56 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $2.52 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $2.48 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $2.4 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $2.3 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $2.2 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $2.1 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | $2 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | $1.92 | +20.0% |
| 2014 | $1.6 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | $1.52 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $1.48 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | $1.44 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | $1.36 | +1.5% |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.67 | Quarterly |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.67 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.67 | Quarterly |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.66 | Quarterly |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.66 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.66 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.66 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.64 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2023 | N/A | $0.64 | N/A |
| Jun 14, 2023 | N/A | $0.64 | N/A |
| Mar 14, 2023 | N/A | $0.64 | N/A |
| Dec 14, 2022 | N/A | $0.63 | N/A |
| Sep 14, 2022 | N/A | $0.63 | N/A |
| Jun 14, 2022 | N/A | $0.63 | N/A |
| Mar 14, 2022 | N/A | $0.63 | N/A |
| Dec 14, 2021 | N/A | $0.62 | N/A |
| Sep 14, 2021 | N/A | $0.62 | N/A |
| Jun 14, 2021 | N/A | $0.62 | N/A |
| Mar 12, 2021 | N/A | $0.62 | N/A |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.575 | Quarterly |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.575 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.575 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.575 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.525 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.525 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.525 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.525 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.37 | Quarterly |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | $0.37 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | $0.37 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | $0.37 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | $0.335 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2009 | Sep 30, 2009 | $0.335 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 | $0.335 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2009 | Mar 31, 2009 | $0.335 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | $0.33 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 | $0.33 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | $0.33 | Quarterly |
| Mar 12, 2008 | N/A | $0.33 | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NWE pay dividends?
Yes. NWE's latest recorded dividend was $0.67 per share with an ex-dividend date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is NWE's dividend yield?
NWE's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.74%.
How often does NWE pay dividends?
NWE has a quarterly dividend payment schedule.
How many years has NWE increased its dividend?
NWE has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years.
When was NWE's last ex-dividend date?
NWE's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 17, 2026.
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