NWE – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases,
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Calculate your NWE Dividend Returns
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Portfolio Growth Over Time
Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)
| Year | Start Balance | Start Shares | Share Price | Dividend / Share | Dividend Yield | Yield on Cost | Annual Dividend | Total Dividends | End Shares | End Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000 | 200 | $50.00 | $1.02 | 8.16% | 8.16% | $904 | $904 | 242 | $12,104 |
| 2 | $12,709 | 242 | $52.50 | $1.07 | 8.16% | 8.57% | $1,132 | $2,035 | 286 | $15,041 |
| 3 | $15,793 | 286 | $55.13 | $1.12 | 8.16% | 9.00% | $1,391 | $3,427 | 333 | $18,384 |
| 4 | $19,303 | 333 | $57.88 | $1.18 | 8.16% | 9.45% | $1,686 | $5,113 | 383 | $22,189 |
| 5 | $23,299 | 383 | $60.78 | $1.24 | 8.16% | 9.92% | $2,023 | $7,136 | 436 | $26,522 |
| 6 | $27,848 | 436 | $63.81 | $1.30 | 8.16% | 10.41% | $2,405 | $9,541 | 493 | $31,453 |
| 7 | $33,026 | 493 | $67.00 | $1.37 | 8.16% | 10.94% | $2,841 | $12,382 | 553 | $37,066 |
| 8 | $38,920 | 553 | $70.36 | $1.44 | 8.16% | 11.48% | $3,337 | $15,719 | 618 | $43,457 |
| 9 | $45,629 | 618 | $73.87 | $1.51 | 8.16% | 12.06% | $3,901 | $19,620 | 687 | $50,731 |
| 10 | $53,267 | 687 | $77.57 | $1.58 | 8.16% | 12.66% | $4,544 | $24,164 | 761 | $59,011 |
NWE Dividend History
NWE 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of NWE with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.
Projected Future Returns & Dividends for NWE
Based on past 10-year performance, here are NWE growth metrics:
Using NWE CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:
| NWE (DRIP) | NWE (No DRIP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $66.13 | $66.13 |
| Start Shares | 151.22 | 151.22 |
| Start Value | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| After 10 years: | ||
| Final Share Count | 210.99 | 151.22 |
| Dividends Payment | $3.77 | $3.77 |
| Annual Dividends | $773 | $571 |
| Yield on cost | 7.73% | 5.71% |
| Share Price | $128.31 | $128.31 |
| Total Dividends | $5,805 | $4,884 |
| Final Value | $27,071 | $24,286 |
Estimated Future Value + Dividends – NWE
Dividend History: Payments & Yield
Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.
Dividend Growth
Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.
Dividend Payments & Yield
Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5âyear rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.
NWE Dividend History
Dividend Payout Ratio
Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.
Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio
Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.
Share Price
Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarterâoverâquarter and yearâoverâyear changes for additional context.
Price to Earnings
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Price to Sales
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Revenue
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Net Income
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Revenue vs Net Income
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Gross Profit
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Operating Income
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EBITDA
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Operating Cash Flow
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Free Cash Flow
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Free Cash Flow / Share
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Earnings Per Share (EPS)
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Return on Equity (ROE)
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Return on Assets (ROA)
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Net Profit Margin
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Gross Profit Margin
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Cash & Debt
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Shares Outstanding
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Stock-Based Comp
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FCF vs Stock Based Comp
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FCF vs FCF / Share
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Revenue: Actual + Estimates
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EPS: Actual + Estimates
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Net Income: Actual + Estimates
This chart displays NWE net income: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.
EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
This chart displays NWE ebitda: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.
