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 83 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 17, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 265 days) | Jun 16, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 (in 356 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 $2.032 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 | $45,957 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,953 | $229,783 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,906 | $459,567 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.61%. $10,000 in MGEE would currently pay about $261 a year ($22 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% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | $0.37 | +4.8% |
| May 29, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | $0.353 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Mar 15, 2020 | $0.353 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Dec 15, 2019 | $0.353 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 | $0.353 | +4.4% |
| May 30, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 | $0.338 | +4.6% |
| May 31, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | $0.323 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | $0.323 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $0.323 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | $0.323 | +4.9% |
| May 30, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | $0.308 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | $0.308 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | $0.308 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | $0.308 | +4.4% |
| May 27, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $0.295 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | $0.295 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $0.295 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | $0.295 | +4.2% |
| May 28, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | $0.283 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | Mar 15, 2015 | $0.283 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2014 | Dec 15, 2014 | $0.283 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 | $0.283 | +4.0% |
| May 28, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014 | $0.272 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 | $0.272 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Dec 15, 2013 | $0.272 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2013 | Sep 15, 2013 | $0.272 | +3.3% |
| May 29, 2013 | — | $0.2633 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2013 | — | $0.2633 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2012 | — | $0.2633 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2012 | — | $0.2633 | +3.1% |
| May 30, 2012 | — | $0.2553 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2012 | — | $0.2553 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2011 | — | $0.2553 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2011 | — | $0.2553 | +2.1% |
| May 27, 2011 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2011 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2010 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2010 | — | $0.25 | +1.9% |
| May 27, 2010 | — | $0.2453 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2010 | — | $0.2453 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2009 | — | $0.2453 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2009 | — | $0.2453 | +1.7% |
| May 28, 2009 | — | $0.2413 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2009 | — | $0.2413 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2008 | — | $0.2413 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2008 | — | $0.2413 | +2.0% |
| May 28, 2008 | — | $0.2367 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2008 | — | $0.2367 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2007 | — | $0.2367 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2007 | — | $0.2367 | +2.0% |
| May 30, 2007 | — | $0.232 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2007 | — | $0.232 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2006 | — | $0.232 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2006 | — | $0.232 | +0.9% |
| May 30, 2006 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2006 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2005 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2005 | — | $0.23 | +0.9% |
| May 27, 2005 | — | $0.228 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2005 | — | $0.228 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2004 | — | $0.228 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2004 | — | $0.228 | +1.2% |
| May 27, 2004 | — | $0.2253 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2004 | — | $0.2253 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2003 | — | $0.2253 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2003 | — | $0.2253 | +0.6% |
| May 28, 2003 | — | $0.224 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2003 | — | $0.224 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2002 | — | $0.224 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2002 | — | $0.224 | +0.9% |
| May 29, 2002 | — | $0.222 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2002 | — | $0.222 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2001 | — | $0.222 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2001 | — | $0.222 | +0.6% |
| May 30, 2001 | — | $0.2207 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2001 | — | $0.2207 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2000 | — | $0.2207 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2000 | — | $0.2207 | +0.9% |
| May 30, 2000 | — | $0.2187 | +0.9% |
| Feb 28, 2000 | — | $0.2167 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 1999 | — | $0.2167 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 1999 | — | $0.2167 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 1999 | — | $0.2167 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 1999 | — | $0.2167 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 1998 | — | $0.2167 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 1998 | — | $0.2167 | +0.9% |
| May 28, 1998 | — | $0.2147 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 1998 | — | $0.2147 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 1997 | — | $0.2147 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 1997 | — | $0.2147 | +0.6% |
| May 28, 1997 | — | $0.2133 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 1997 | — | $0.2133 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 1996 | — | $0.2133 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 1996 | — | $0.2133 | +0.6% |
| May 29, 1996 | — | $0.212 | +1.0% |
| Feb 28, 1996 | — | $0.21 | -0.5% |
| Nov 29, 1995 | — | $0.2111 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 1995 | — | $0.2111 | +1.1% |
| May 25, 1995 | — | $0.2089 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 1995 | — | $0.2089 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 1994 | — | $0.2089 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 1994 | — | $0.2089 | +1.1% |
| May 25, 1994 | — | $0.2067 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 1994 | — | $0.2067 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 1993 | — | $0.2067 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 1993 | — | $0.2067 | +2.2% |
| May 25, 1993 | — | $0.2022 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 1993 | — | $0.2022 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 1992 | — | $0.2022 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 1992 | — | $0.2022 | +3.4% |
| May 26, 1992 | — | $0.1956 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 1992 | — | $0.1956 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 1991 | — | $0.1956 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 1991 | — | $0.1956 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 1991 | — | $0.1956 | +1.5% |
| May 24, 1991 | — | $0.1926 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 1991 | — | $0.1926 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 1990 | — | $0.1926 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 1990 | — | $0.1926 | +1.6% |
| May 25, 1990 | — | $0.1896 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 1990 | — | $0.1896 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 1989 | — | $0.1896 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 1989 | — | $0.1896 | +3.2% |
| May 25, 1989 | — | $0.1837 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 1989 | — | $0.1837 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 1988 | — | $0.1837 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 1988 | — | $0.1837 | +2.5% |
| May 25, 1988 | — | $0.1793 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 1988 | — | $0.1793 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 1987 | — | $0.1793 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 1987 | — | $0.1793 | +2.5% |
| May 26, 1987 | — | $0.1748 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 1987 | — | $0.1748 | — |
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).
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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 Sep 8, 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 83 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.508 per share, expected on Dec 16, 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 2.48%, based on $1.933 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $77.82. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.032 per share, is 2.61%.
How much does MGEE pay per share?
MGEE pays about $0.508 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 2.61%, you would need about 591 shares of MGEE (roughly $45,957 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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