MGEE Dividend History & Yield
MGE Energy, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 37 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.5083 | $50.83 | Declared |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 128 days) | Mar 17, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 219 days) | Jun 16, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 (in 310 days) | Sep 15, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MGEE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.0323 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MGEE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 591 | $43,394 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,953 | $216,969 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,906 | $433,937 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.77%. $10,000 in MGEE would currently pay about $277 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MGEE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.508 | +6.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.475 | +5.6% |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 | $0.45 | +5.1% |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 | $0.428 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.428 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.428 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.428 | +4.9% |
| May 31, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.408 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.408 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | $0.408 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | $0.408 | +5.2% |
| May 31, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.388 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | $0.388 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.388 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | $0.388 | +4.9% |
| May 28, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $0.37 | +0.0% |
MGEE dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Raised 6.9% | $0.475 | $0.508 | Paid |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Raised 5.6% | $0.45 | $0.475 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MGEE scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About MGE Energy, Inc.
MGE Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility Operations; Regulated Gas Utility Operations; Nonregulated Energy Operations; Transmission Investments; and All Other segments. The company generates, purchases, and distributes electricity; purchases and distributes natural gas; owns and leases electric generating capacity; and plans, constructs, operates, maintains, and expands transmission facilities to provide transmission power services.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Feb 26, 1987. 160 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MGEE dividend FAQ
When is MGEE's next ex-dividend date?
MGEE's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026 (in 37 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.5083 per share, expected on Dec 15, 2026.
How often does MGEE pay dividends?
MGEE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.508 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is MGEE's dividend yield?
MGEE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.63%, based on $1.933 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $73.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.032 per share, is 2.77%.
How much does MGEE pay per share?
MGEE pays about $0.5083 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.032 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $203.20 a year.
Has MGEE grown or cut its dividend?
MGEE has raised its annual dividend for 26 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.2% a year (+5.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MGEE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.77%, you would need about 591 shares of MGEE (roughly $43,394 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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