NWE — Northwestern Energy Group Inc
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | NWE | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% | 3.33% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 1.92% | 5.15% |
| Payout Ratio | 97.8% | 60.2% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 19 | 29 |
| 1Y Total Return | +30.7% | 8.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
1.54%
3-Year Growth
1.56%
5-Year Growth
1.92%
10-Year Growth
3.24%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Aug 17, 2026
Next Payment
Sep 1, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Jun 15, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.6700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.6700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.6700 | +1.52% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.6600 | +1.54% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.6500 | +1.56% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.6400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.6400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.6400 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.6400 | +1.59% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.6300 | +1.61% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.6200 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
97.8%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.03 | $43.33M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.25 | $61.27M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.35 | -$70.64M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.62 | -$26.88M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.