# Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Electric
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

NorthWestern Corporation, which conducts business under the name NorthWestern Energy, supplies electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and diverse industrial clients. The company organizes its operations into two primary divisions: Electric and Natural Gas. In its Electric segment, NorthWestern Energy is responsible for generating, procuring, transmitting, and distributing electrical power. For its Natural Gas segment, the firm undertakes the production, purchase, storage, transmission, and delivery of natural gas, additionally holding local government authorizations to prov...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $77.59 USD |
| Market Cap | $4.77B |
| P/E (TTM) | 20.58 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.77 |
| 52-Week Range | $58.57 – $77.93 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.44% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.44% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.67 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.68 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 18 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 1.5% / 1.5% / 1.6% / 3.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 96.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -85.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 96.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -85.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | $0.6700 | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.6700 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.6700 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.6600 | 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.6600 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.6600 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.6600 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.6500 | 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-09-13 | $0.6500 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.6500 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.6500 | 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-12-14 | $0.6400 | 2023-12-29 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nwe/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Northwestern Energy Group Inc do?

Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) operates in the Regulated Electric industry within the Utilities sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is NWE's market cap?

Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) has a market capitalization of approximately $4.77 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does NWE pay a dividend?

Yes, Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.44%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does NWE pay dividends?

Northwestern Energy Group Inc pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.68 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is NWE's payout ratio?

Northwestern Energy Group Inc's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nwe
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nwe/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nwe/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nwe/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nwe/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nwe/peers

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