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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Quickly and easily calculate NWE dividend yield using our NWE calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your NWE investments snowball over time.
Portfolio Growth Over Time
Data last updated: November 28, 2025 1:09 pm
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 | 146 | $68.29 | $0.66 | 3.87% | 3.87% | $422 | $422 | 170 | $11,622 |
| 2 | $11,889 | 170 | $69.86 | $0.68 | 3.90% | 3.99% | $500 | $922 | 195 | $13,589 |
| 3 | $13,902 | 195 | $71.47 | $0.70 | 3.94% | 4.12% | $585 | $1,507 | 219 | $15,688 |
| 4 | $16,049 | 219 | $73.12 | $0.73 | 3.97% | 4.25% | $677 | $2,184 | 245 | $17,926 |
| 5 | $18,339 | 245 | $74.80 | $0.75 | 4.01% | 4.39% | $777 | $2,961 | 272 | $20,316 |
| 6 | $20,784 | 272 | $76.53 | $0.77 | 4.05% | 4.53% | $884 | $3,845 | 299 | $22,868 |
| 7 | $23,395 | 299 | $78.29 | $0.80 | 4.08% | 4.68% | $1,001 | $4,846 | 327 | $25,596 |
| 8 | $26,185 | 327 | $80.09 | $0.82 | 4.12% | 4.83% | $1,127 | $5,972 | 356 | $28,512 |
| 9 | $29,169 | 356 | $81.94 | $0.85 | 4.16% | 4.99% | $1,263 | $7,235 | 386 | $31,632 |
| 10 | $32,361 | 386 | $83.83 | $0.88 | 4.19% | 5.15% | $1,411 | $8,646 | 417 | $34,971 |
NWE Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2025 | $0.660 | 4.64% | 4.66% | $56.63 |
| 06/13/2025 | 06/13/2025 | $0.660 | 5.08% | 5.11% | $51.62 |
| 03/14/2025 | 03/14/2025 | $0.660 | 4.65% | 4.71% | $56.10 |
| 12/13/2024 | 12/13/2024 | $0.650 | 5.11% | 5.11% | $50.93 |
| 09/13/2024 | 09/13/2024 | $0.650 | 4.63% | 4.65% | $55.94 |
| 06/14/2024 | 06/14/2024 | $0.650 | 5.20% | 5.24% | $49.61 |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/14/2024 | $0.650 | 5.32% | 5.39% | $48.28 |
| 12/14/2023 | 12/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.92% | 4.92% | $52.05 |
| 09/14/2023 | 09/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.96% | 4.98% | $51.40 |
| 06/14/2023 | 06/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.38% | 4.41% | $58.04 |
| 03/14/2023 | 03/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.48% | 4.53% | $56.52 |
| 12/14/2022 | 12/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.35% | 4.35% | $57.95 |
| 09/14/2022 | 09/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.61% | 4.63% | $54.43 |
| 06/14/2022 | 06/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.52% | 4.56% | $55.26 |
| 03/14/2022 | 03/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.22% | 4.27% | $59.05 |
| 12/14/2021 | 12/14/2021 | $0.620 | 4.48% | 4.48% | $55.30 |
| 09/14/2021 | 09/14/2021 | $0.620 | 3.98% | 4.01% | $61.84 |
| 06/14/2021 | 06/14/2021 | $0.620 | 3.80% | 3.86% | $64.25 |
| 03/12/2021 | 03/12/2021 | $0.620 | 3.83% | 3.93% | $63.12 |
| 12/14/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $0.600 | 4.31% | 4.31% | $55.70 |
NWE 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This analysis of NWE demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 5.1% CAGR, representing moderate long-term performance. The DRIP strategy provided 21% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.
Total Return with and without DRIP (NWE)
Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in NWE would grow to $26,543 with DRIP (165.4%), and $22,738 without DRIP (127.4%).
NWE Dividend Reinvestment Snowball
Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in NWE with historic price growth (2.30%) and dividend growth (3.24%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.
After 20 Years
Your Investment: $34,000
Portfolio: $85,854
Annual Dividend: $3,979
Yield on Cost: 11.70%
Total Dividends: $33,852
Portfolio: $69,078
Total Dividends: $22,879
After 30 Years
Your Investment: $46,000
Portfolio: $190,806
Annual Dividend: $9,683
Yield on Cost: 21.05%
Total Dividends: $96,835
Portfolio: $122,416
Total Dividends: $50,910
Milestones on the way
By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $13,792 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $2,047 per year in dividends alone.
By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $3,015, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.
After two decades, cumulative dividends total $33,852 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 100% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 11.70%.
At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $6,233 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $58,481.
By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $9,683, cumulative dividends total $96,835, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $190,806, compared with $122,416 if dividends weren’t reinvested.
How we estimate these numbers
We use the latest calculator inputs for NWE, price $68.29, dividend per period $0.66 (4x/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 2.30% and dividend growth 3.24% annually.
We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No-DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.
This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.
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 | $65.82 | $65.82 |
| Start Shares | 151.93 | 151.93 |
| Start Value | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| After 10 years: | ||
| Final Share Count | 212.34 | 151.93 |
| Dividends Payment | $3.77 | $3.77 |
| Annual Dividends | $778 | $573 |
| Yield on cost | 7.78% | 5.73% |
| Share Price | $127.61 | $127.61 |
| Total Dividends | $5,837 | $4,907 |
| Final Value | $27,096 | $24,295 |
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
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2025 | $0.660 | 4.64% | 4.66% | $56.63 |
| 06/13/2025 | 06/13/2025 | $0.660 | 5.08% | 5.11% | $51.62 |
| 03/14/2025 | 03/14/2025 | $0.660 | 4.65% | 4.71% | $56.10 |
| 12/13/2024 | 12/13/2024 | $0.650 | 5.11% | 5.11% | $50.93 |
| 09/13/2024 | 09/13/2024 | $0.650 | 4.63% | 4.65% | $55.94 |
| 06/14/2024 | 06/14/2024 | $0.650 | 5.20% | 5.24% | $49.61 |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/14/2024 | $0.650 | 5.32% | 5.39% | $48.28 |
| 12/14/2023 | 12/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.92% | 4.92% | $52.05 |
| 09/14/2023 | 09/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.96% | 4.98% | $51.40 |
| 06/14/2023 | 06/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.38% | 4.41% | $58.04 |
| 03/14/2023 | 03/14/2023 | $0.640 | 4.48% | 4.53% | $56.52 |
| 12/14/2022 | 12/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.35% | 4.35% | $57.95 |
| 09/14/2022 | 09/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.61% | 4.63% | $54.43 |
| 06/14/2022 | 06/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.52% | 4.56% | $55.26 |
| 03/14/2022 | 03/14/2022 | $0.630 | 4.22% | 4.27% | $59.05 |
| 12/14/2021 | 12/14/2021 | $0.620 | 4.48% | 4.48% | $55.30 |
| 09/14/2021 | 09/14/2021 | $0.620 | 3.98% | 4.01% | $61.84 |
| 06/14/2021 | 06/14/2021 | $0.620 | 3.80% | 3.86% | $64.25 |
| 03/12/2021 | 03/12/2021 | $0.620 | 3.83% | 3.93% | $63.12 |
| 12/14/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $0.600 | 4.31% | 4.31% | $55.70 |
| 09/14/2020 | 09/14/2020 | $0.600 | 4.75% | 4.80% | $50.04 |
| 06/12/2020 | 06/12/2020 | $0.600 | 4.23% | 4.32% | $55.58 |
| 03/12/2020 | 03/12/2020 | $0.600 | 3.77% | 3.89% | $61.71 |
| 12/12/2019 | 12/12/2019 | $0.575 | 3.30% | 3.30% | $69.74 |
| 09/12/2019 | 09/12/2019 | $0.575 | 3.10% | 3.14% | $73.35 |
| 06/13/2019 | 06/13/2019 | $0.575 | 3.10% | 3.17% | $72.47 |
| 03/14/2019 | 03/14/2019 | $0.575 | 3.17% | 3.28% | $70.23 |
| 12/13/2018 | 12/13/2018 | $0.550 | 3.41% | 3.41% | $64.45 |
| 09/13/2018 | 09/13/2018 | $0.550 | 3.62% | 3.66% | $60.14 |
| 06/14/2018 | 06/14/2018 | $0.550 | 4.01% | 4.11% | $53.55 |
| 03/14/2018 | 03/14/2018 | $0.550 | 4.16% | 4.30% | $51.12 |
| 12/14/2017 | 12/14/2017 | $0.525 | 3.45% | 3.45% | $60.91 |
| 09/14/2017 | 09/14/2017 | $0.525 | 3.50% | 3.55% | $59.23 |
| 06/13/2017 | 06/13/2017 | $0.525 | 3.28% | 3.36% | $62.52 |
| 03/13/2017 | 03/13/2017 | $0.525 | 3.55% | 3.69% | $56.97 |
| 12/13/2016 | 12/13/2016 | $0.500 | 3.49% | 3.49% | $57.29 |
| 09/13/2016 | 09/13/2016 | $0.500 | 3.50% | 3.53% | $56.60 |
| 06/13/2016 | 06/13/2016 | $0.500 | 3.24% | 3.31% | $60.49 |
| 03/11/2016 | 03/11/2016 | $0.500 | 3.22% | 3.32% | $60.19 |
| 12/11/2015 | 12/11/2015 | $0.480 | 3.64% | 3.64% | $52.68 |
| 09/11/2015 | 09/11/2015 | $0.480 | 3.70% | 3.86% | $49.72 |
| 06/11/2015 | 06/11/2015 | $0.480 | 3.45% | 3.76% | $51.00 |
| 03/11/2015 | 03/11/2015 | $0.480 | 3.30% | 3.77% | $50.97 |
| 12/11/2014 | 12/11/2014 | $0.400 | 2.98% | 2.98% | $53.63 |
| 09/11/2014 | 09/11/2014 | $0.400 | 3.28% | 3.32% | $48.24 |
| 06/11/2014 | 06/11/2014 | $0.400 | 3.25% | 3.33% | $48.00 |
| 03/12/2014 | 03/12/2014 | $0.400 | 3.38% | 3.51% | $45.53 |
| 12/11/2013 | 12/11/2013 | $0.380 | 3.65% | 3.65% | $41.62 |
| 09/11/2013 | 09/11/2013 | $0.380 | 3.66% | 3.68% | $41.27 |
| 06/12/2013 | 06/12/2013 | $0.380 | 3.73% | 3.78% | $40.22 |
| 03/13/2013 | 03/13/2013 | $0.380 | 3.83% | 3.90% | $38.93 |
| 12/12/2012 | 12/12/2012 | $0.370 | 4.27% | 4.27% | $34.69 |
| 09/12/2012 | 09/12/2012 | $0.370 | 4.14% | 4.17% | $35.53 |
| 06/13/2012 | 06/13/2012 | $0.370 | 4.09% | 4.14% | $35.73 |
| 03/13/2012 | 03/13/2012 | $0.370 | 4.09% | 4.17% | $35.47 |
| 12/13/2011 | 12/13/2011 | $0.360 | 4.23% | 4.23% | $34.03 |
| 09/13/2011 | 09/13/2011 | $0.360 | 4.41% | 4.48% | $32.17 |
| 06/13/2011 | 06/13/2011 | $0.360 | 4.39% | 4.52% | $31.87 |
| 03/11/2011 | 03/11/2011 | $0.360 | 4.70% | 4.90% | $29.37 |
| 12/13/2010 | 12/13/2010 | $0.340 | 4.77% | 4.77% | $28.52 |
| 09/13/2010 | 09/13/2010 | $0.340 | 4.82% | 4.84% | $28.11 |
| 06/11/2010 | 06/11/2010 | $0.340 | 5.19% | 5.23% | $26.00 |
| 03/11/2010 | 03/11/2010 | $0.340 | 5.19% | 5.24% | $25.94 |
| 12/11/2009 | 12/11/2009 | $0.335 | 5.09% | 5.09% | $26.31 |
| 09/11/2009 | 09/11/2009 | $0.335 | 5.53% | 5.55% | $24.14 |
| 06/11/2009 | 06/11/2009 | $0.335 | 6.05% | 6.10% | $21.98 |
| 03/11/2009 | 03/11/2009 | $0.335 | 7.03% | 7.11% | $18.85 |
| 12/11/2008 | 12/11/2008 | $0.330 | 6.42% | 6.42% | $20.57 |
| 09/11/2008 | 09/11/2008 | $0.330 | 3.84% | 5.13% | $25.75 |
| 06/11/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0.330 | 2.50% | 5.00% | $26.40 |
| 03/12/2008 | 03/12/2008 | $0.330 | 1.32% | 5.28% | $25.02 |
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
NWE trades at a 92.4x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.
Price to Sales
NWE trades at a 9.1x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.
Revenue
NWE generated $0.4B in revenue.
Net Income
NWE reported $0.0B in net income.
Revenue vs Net Income
NWE generated $0.4B in revenue with net income of $0.0B, representing a 9.9% net profit margin.
Gross Profit
NWE achieved $0.3B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.
Operating Income
NWE generated $0.1B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.
EBITDA
NWE generated $0.2B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Operating Cash Flow
NWE generated $0.0B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.
Free Cash Flow
NWE generated $0.0B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has decreased by 27% over the period.
Free Cash Flow / Share
NWE generates $0.49 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has declined by 27% over the period.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
NWE reported $0.62 in earnings per share.
Return on Equity (ROE)
NWE delivered a 8.2% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA)
NWE achieved a 4.9% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Net Profit Margin
NWE maintains a 9.9% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.
Gross Profit Margin
NWE operates with a 76.0% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.
Cash & Debt
NWE holds $0.1B in cash against $0.0B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.0B.
Shares Outstanding
NWE has 0.1B shares outstanding.
Stock-Based Comp
NWE reported $0.0B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 13%.
FCF vs Stock Based Comp
NWE generated $0.0B in free cash flow while spending $0.0B on stock-based compensation, representing 32% of FCF.
FCF vs FCF / Share
NWE reported $0.0B in free cash flow, translating to $0.49 per share.
Revenue: Actual + Estimates
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EPS: Actual + Estimates
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Net Income: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks NWE net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks NWE ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
