NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. The company operates through Electric and Natural Gas segments. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company operates 6,819 miles of electric transmission and 18,177 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 400 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,166 miles of natural gas transmission and 4,945 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 138 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,308 miles of electric transmission and 2,320 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,517 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company serves approximately 753,600 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
NorthWestern Dividend Announcement
• NorthWestern announced a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-31. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-13
• NorthWestern annual dividend for 2024 was $2.60
• NorthWestern annual dividend for 2023 was $2.56
• NorthWestern's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.07%
• NorthWestern's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 69.66%
• NorthWestern's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 3.08% year
• NorthWestern's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 5.35% year
NorthWestern Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-13 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-12-31 |
2024-09-13 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-09-30 |
2024-06-14 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-06-28 |
2024-03-14 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-03-29 |
2023-12-14 | $0.64 | quarterly | 2023-12-29 |
2023-09-14 | $0.64 | quarterly | 2023-09-29 |
2023-06-14 | $0.64 | quarterly | 2023-06-30 |
2023-03-14 | $0.64 | quarterly | 2023-03-31 |
2022-12-14 | $0.63 | quarterly | 2022-12-30 |
2022-09-14 | $0.63 | quarterly | 2022-09-30 |
2022-06-14 | $0.63 | quarterly | 2022-06-30 |
2022-03-14 | $0.63 | quarterly | 2022-03-31 |
2021-12-14 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2021-12-31 |
2021-09-14 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2021-09-30 |
2021-06-14 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2021-06-30 |
2021-03-12 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2021-03-31 |
2020-12-14 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2020-12-31 |
2020-09-14 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2020-09-30 |
2020-06-12 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2020-06-30 |
2020-03-12 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2020-03-31 |
2019-12-12 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2019-12-31 |
2019-09-12 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2019-09-30 |
2019-06-13 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2019-06-28 |
2019-03-14 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2019-03-29 |
2018-12-13 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2018-12-31 |
2018-09-13 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2018-09-28 |
2018-06-14 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2018-06-29 |
2018-03-14 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2018-03-30 |
2017-12-14 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2017-12-29 |
2017-09-14 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2017-09-29 |
2017-06-13 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2017-06-30 |
2017-03-13 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2017-03-31 |
2016-12-13 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-12-30 |
2016-09-13 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-09-30 |
2016-06-13 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-06-30 |
2016-03-11 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-03-31 |
2015-12-11 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2015-12-31 |
2015-09-11 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2015-09-30 |
2015-06-11 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2015-06-30 |
2015-03-11 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2015-03-31 |
2014-12-11 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2014-12-31 |
2014-09-11 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2014-09-30 |
2014-06-11 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2014-06-30 |
2014-03-12 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2014-03-31 |
2013-12-11 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-12-31 |
2013-09-11 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-09-30 |
2013-06-12 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-06-30 |
2013-03-13 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-03-31 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: NorthWestern's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, NorthWestern publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, NorthWestern distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from NorthWestern are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: NorthWestern sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, NorthWestern distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: NorthWestern declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of NorthWestern's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review NorthWestern's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.