What is the current annual payout ratio of ALE?

As of today, ALE annual payout ratio is 133.77%

What is 1-year change in ALE annual payout ratio?

ALE annual payout ratio is up +53.90% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in ALE annual payout ratio?

ALE annual payout ratio is up +39.75% over the past 3 years

How far is ALE annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

ALE annual payout ratio vs all-time high is unknown

When is ALE next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for ALE is on February 19, 2026

What is ALE next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for ALE has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of ALE?

As of today, ALE TTM payout ratio is 76.73%

What is ALE TTM payout ratio most recent change?

ALE TTM payout ratio change on December 12, 2025 is unknown

What is 1-year change in ALE TTM payout ratio?

ALE TTM payout ratio is down -15.67% year-over-year

How far is ALE TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

ALE TTM payout ratio is currently -88.35% below its historical high of 658.63% set on June 30, 2005

When is ALE next earnings release?

The next earnings release for ALE is on February 19, 2026

What is ALE next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for ALE has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of ALE?

As of today, ALE quarterly payout ratio is 318.80%

What is ALE quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

ALE quarterly payout ratio was down -50.26% on September 30, 2025

What is 1-year change in ALE quarterly payout ratio?

ALE quarterly payout ratio is up +156.15% year-over-year

How far is ALE quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

ALE quarterly payout ratio vs all-time high is unknown

When is ALE next earnings release?

The next earnings release for ALE is on February 19, 2026

What is ALE next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for ALE has not been scheduled

ALLETE, Inc. (ALE) Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

133.77%46.85%+53.90%

December 31, 2024

Summary

Current Value: As of today, ALE annual payout ratio is 133.77%, up +53.90% on December 31, 2024
Historical Performance: ALE annual payout ratio is up +39.75% over the past 3 years, and up +104.42% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: ALE annual payout ratio vs all-time high is unknown
3-Year Low Comparison: ALE annual payout ratio vs 3-year low value is unknown

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

ALE Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	133.77%	+53.9%	+39.8%	+104.4%	+43.7%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	318.80%	+156.2%	+130.3%	+285.4%	+331.7%
TTM Payout Ratio	Dec 12, 25	76.73%	-15.7%	+0.6%	+4.2%	-4.5%
Price	Dec 12, 25	$67.90	+3.4%	+7.5%	+3.3%	+82.3%
Annual Dividend Yield	Dec 12, 25	4.15%	-3.3%	+0.7%	+10.4%	-12.3%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 24	$162.80M	+4.7%	+23.4%	+34.1%	+188.1%
Annual Dividend Per Share	Dec 31, 24	$2.82	+4.1%	+11.9%	+20.0%	+60.2%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 24	$102.20M	-67.5%	+147.3%	+129.4%	+156.4%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 24	$1.53B	-18.6%	+7.8%	+23.3%	+101.5%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 24	$3.10	-27.9%	-3.8%	-13.6%	+64.1%

Payout Ratio Highs

ALE Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	133.77%	Dec 31, 24	N/A
5Y	133.77%	Dec 31, 24	N/A
All	203.84%	Dec 31, 04	N/A

Payout Ratio Lows

ALE Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	86.92%	Dec 31, 23	N/A
5Y	79.33%	N/A	N/A
All	48.77%	Dec 31, 00	N/A

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2024	133.77%	+53.9%
2023	86.92%	-21.8%
2022	111.12%	+16.1%
2021	95.72%	+20.7%
2020	79.33%	+21.2%
2019	65.44%	-0.9%
2018	66.05%	+4.6%
2017	63.12%	-4.2%
2016	65.92%	-4.7%
2015	69.19%	+3.6%
2014	66.77%	-7.0%
2013	71.82%	+0.9%
2012	71.16%	+7.2%
2011	66.35%	-18.4%
2010	81.28%	-12.7%
2009	93.08%	+53.3%
2008	60.72%	+22.7%
2007	49.50%	-7.6%
2006	53.60%	-70.4%
2005	180.79%	-11.3%
2004	203.84%	+213.0%
2003	65.13%	-8.7%
2002	71.36%	+17.4%

Year	Value	Change
2001	60.77%	+24.6%
2000	48.77%	-51.9%
1999	101.35%	+33.9%
1998	75.71%	-8.9%
1997	83.12%	-7.2%
1996	89.55%	-9.4%
1995	98.79%	+1.2%
1994	97.60%	+7.9%
1993	90.49%	+6.4%
1992	85.02%	+8.2%
1991	78.58%	-2.6%
1990	80.64%	+27.0%
1989	63.50%	-15.1%
1988	74.75%	+1.9%
1987	73.37%	+25.6%
1986	58.43%	-7.2%
1985	62.94%	-6.2%
1984	67.13%	-0.4%
1983	67.38%	-3.4%
1982	69.75%	-6.0%
1981	74.21%	-11.4%
1980	83.80%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of ALE?
As of today, ALE annual payout ratio is 133.77%
What is 1-year change in ALE annual payout ratio?
ALE annual payout ratio is up +53.90% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in ALE annual payout ratio?
ALE annual payout ratio is up +39.75% over the past 3 years
How far is ALE annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
ALE annual payout ratio vs all-time high is unknown
When is ALE next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for ALE is on February 19, 2026
What is ALE next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for ALE has not been scheduled

TTM Payout Ratio

76.73%

December 12, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, ALE TTM payout ratio is 76.73%, with unknown change on December 12, 2025
Historical Performance: ALE TTM payout ratio is down -15.67% year-over-year, and up +0.55% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: ALE TTM payout ratio is currently -88.35% below its historical high of 658.63% set on June 30, 2005
3-Year Low Comparison: ALE TTM payout ratio is +23.30% above its 3-year low of 62.23% reached on September 30, 2023

Performance

ALE Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Dec 12, 25	76.73%	-24.4%	-15.7%	+0.6%	+4.2%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	318.80%	-50.3%	+156.2%	+130.3%	+285.4%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	133.77%	–	+53.9%	+39.8%	+104.4%
Price	Dec 12, 25	$67.90	+0.8%	+3.4%	+7.5%	+3.3%
TTM Dividend Yield	Dec 12, 25	3.23%	-24.9%	-24.7%	-21.6%	-14.1%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 25	$167.80M	+1.0%	+4.2%	+18.3%	+32.8%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Dec 12, 25	$2.19	-24.4%	-22.3%	-15.8%	-11.3%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 25	-$322.10M	-503.2%	-379.6%	-188.4%	+19.4%
TTM Revenue	Sep 30, 25	$1.50B	-2.1%	-4.3%	-2.8%	+30.1%
TTM EPS	Sep 30, 25	$2.85	-9.8%	-8.6%	-22.4%	-16.3%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

ALE TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	101.43%	Sep 30, 25	-24.4%
3Y	101.43%	Sep 30, 25	-24.4%
5Y	101.43%	Sep 30, 25	-24.4%
All	658.63%	Jun 30, 05	-88.3%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

ALE TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	76.73%	Nov 30, 25	at low
3Y	62.23%	Sep 30, 23	+23.3%
5Y	62.23%	Sep 30, 23	+23.3%
All	0.00%	Jan 12, 76	N/A

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2025	101.43%	+11.9%
Jun 2025	90.66%	+1.6%
Mar 2025	89.25%	-1.9%
Dec 2024	90.99%	+1.7%
Sep 2024	89.48%	+24.2%
Jun 2024	72.05%	+9.6%
Mar 2024	65.74%	+4.3%
Dec 2023	63.01%	+1.3%
Sep 2023	62.23%	-20.2%
Jun 2023	77.95%	-5.7%
Mar 2023	82.65%	+8.3%
Dec 2022	76.31%	+8.7%
Sep 2022	70.19%	-1.0%
Jun 2022	70.87%	-3.0%
Mar 2022	73.08%	-6.5%
Dec 2021	78.17%	-7.9%
Sep 2021	84.84%	+9.2%
Jun 2021	77.67%	-4.1%
Mar 2021	80.96%	+9.9%
Dec 2020	73.65%	+2.9%
Sep 2020	71.57%	-4.1%
Jun 2020	74.64%	+9.9%
Mar 2020	67.94%	+3.7%
Dec 2019	65.52%	+7.5%
Sep 2019	60.97%	+1.0%
Jun 2019	60.36%	-0.2%
Mar 2019	60.46%	-8.8%
Dec 2018	66.33%	-10.0%
Sep 2018	73.71%	+10.6%
Jun 2018	66.63%	+4.6%
Mar 2018	63.73%	+0.6%
Dec 2017	63.37%	+3.1%
Sep 2017	61.47%	-1.2%
Jun 2017	62.24%	-5.8%
Mar 2017	66.09%	-0.5%
Dec 2016	66.45%	-16.0%
Sep 2016	79.12%	+17.1%
Jun 2016	67.54%	-0.5%
Mar 2016	67.90%	-1.9%
Dec 2015	69.24%	+13.0%
Sep 2015	61.28%	-7.4%
Jun 2015	66.19%	-1.3%
Mar 2015	67.07%	-0.8%
Dec 2014	67.59%	+3.8%
Sep 2014	65.14%	-10.7%
Jun 2014	72.94%	-1.1%
Mar 2014	73.76%	+1.7%
Dec 2013	72.50%	-1.5%
Sep 2013	73.63%	+6.7%
Jun 2013	69.00%	+2.3%
Mar 2013	67.45%	-5.4%
Dec 2012	71.32%	-7.8%
Sep 2012	77.33%	-8.1%
Jun 2012	84.19%	+5.1%
Mar 2012	80.13%	+19.3%
Dec 2011	67.17%	-5.4%
Sep 2011	71.00%	-0.1%
Jun 2011	71.08%	+3.9%
Mar 2011	68.41%	-14.9%
Dec 2010	80.37%	+8.2%
Sep 2010	74.26%	-3.0%
Jun 2010	76.52%	-12.2%
Mar 2010	87.13%	-6.4%
Dec 2009	93.12%	+12.3%
Sep 2009	82.94%	+17.7%

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2009	70.45%	+3.8%
Mar 2009	67.84%	+11.2%
Dec 2008	60.99%	+0.8%
Sep 2008	60.50%	-8.5%
Jun 2008	66.14%	+18.3%
Mar 2008	55.89%	+5.0%
Dec 2007	53.25%	+4.7%
Sep 2007	50.86%	+9.7%
Jun 2007	46.38%	-6.4%
Mar 2007	49.56%	-5.3%
Dec 2006	52.32%	+5.6%
Sep 2006	49.56%	-3.8%
Jun 2006	51.52%	-72.8%
Mar 2006	189.49%	-1.1%
Dec 2005	191.54%	-50.2%
Sep 2005	384.38%	-41.6%
Jun 2005	658.63%	+2,751.2%
Mar 2005	23.10%	+19.3%
Dec 2004	19.37%	+4.1%
Sep 2004	18.61%	+13.3%
Jun 2004	16.43%	-30.8%
Mar 2004	23.73%	-8.5%
Dec 2003	25.93%	-6.3%
Sep 2003	27.67%	+5.7%
Jun 2003	26.19%	-2.3%
Mar 2003	26.81%	-2.4%
Dec 2002	27.46%	+6.4%
Sep 2002	25.82%	-4.1%
Jun 2002	26.92%	+11.4%
Mar 2002	24.17%	+3.0%
Dec 2001	23.47%	-2.2%
Sep 2001	24.00%	-26.3%
Jun 2001	32.56%	-6.3%
Mar 2001	34.76%	-18.9%
Dec 2000	42.86%	-19.9%
Sep 2000	53.50%	0.0%
Jun 2000	53.50%	-45.0%
Mar 2000	97.27%	-11.8%
Dec 1999	110.31%	+17.4%
Sep 1999	94.00%	-8.2%
Jun 1999	102.45%	+34.4%
Mar 1999	76.20%	+0.5%
Dec 1998	75.84%	+0.4%
Sep 1998	75.57%	-1.8%
Jun 1998	76.99%	-4.2%
Mar 1998	80.33%	-2.4%
Dec 1997	82.27%	-7.3%
Dec 1996	88.71%	-7.8%
Dec 1995	96.24%	-0.9%
Dec 1994	97.13%	+8.9%
Dec 1993	89.20%	+14.0%
Dec 1992	78.23%	+0.4%
Dec 1991	77.88%	-0.4%
Dec 1990	78.16%	+27.3%
Dec 1989	61.38%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of ALE?
As of today, ALE TTM payout ratio is 76.73%
What is ALE TTM payout ratio most recent change?
ALE TTM payout ratio change on December 12, 2025 is unknown
What is 1-year change in ALE TTM payout ratio?
ALE TTM payout ratio is down -15.67% year-over-year
How far is ALE TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
ALE TTM payout ratio is currently -88.35% below its historical high of 658.63% set on June 30, 2005
When is ALE next earnings release?
The next earnings release for ALE is on February 19, 2026
What is ALE next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for ALE has not been scheduled

Quarterly Payout Ratio

318.80%322.11%-50.26%

September 30, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, ALE quarterly payout ratio is 318.80%, down -50.26% on September 30, 2025
Historical Performance: ALE quarterly payout ratio is up +156.15% year-over-year, and up +130.30% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: ALE quarterly payout ratio vs all-time high is unknown
3-Year Low Comparison: ALE quarterly payout ratio vs 3-year low value is unknown

Performance

ALE Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	318.80%	-50.3%	+156.2%	+130.3%	+285.4%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	133.77%	–	+53.9%	+39.8%	+104.4%
TTM Payout Ratio	Dec 12, 25	76.73%	-24.4%	-15.7%	+0.6%	+4.2%
Price	Dec 12, 25	$67.90	+0.8%	+3.4%	+7.5%	+3.3%
TTM Dividend Yield	Dec 12, 25	3.23%	-24.9%	-24.7%	-21.6%	-14.1%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 25	$42.40M	+0.2%	+4.2%	+14.3%	+32.1%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Dec 12, 25	$2.19	-24.4%	-22.3%	-15.8%	-11.3%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 25	-$174.20M	-152.8%	-284.3%	-754.9%	-710.2%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 30, 25	$375.00M	+4.1%	-7.9%	-3.4%	+27.6%
Quarterly EPS	Sep 30, 25	$0.47	-15.2%	-40.1%	-21.0%	-40.5%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

ALE Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	640.91%	Jun 30, 25	N/A
3Y	640.91%	Jun 30, 25	N/A
5Y	640.91%	Jun 30, 25	N/A
All	827.59%	Jun 30, 04	N/A

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

ALE Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	121.90%	Mar 31, 25	N/A
3Y	55.89%	Sep 30, 23	N/A
5Y	55.89%	Sep 30, 23	N/A
All	-4,900.00%	Sep 30, 04	N/A

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2025	318.80%	-50.3%
Jun 2025	640.91%	+425.8%
Mar 2025	121.90%	-3.5%
Dec 2024	126.32%	+1.5%
Sep 2024	124.46%	-39.8%
Jun 2024	206.60%	+88.3%
Mar 2024	109.73%	-12.8%
Dec 2023	125.81%	+125.1%
Sep 2023	55.89%	-41.4%
Jun 2023	95.33%	-7.6%
Mar 2023	103.19%	+2.9%
Dec 2022	100.27%	-27.6%
Sep 2022	138.43%	-22.2%
Jun 2022	177.88%	+139.8%
Mar 2022	74.19%	+8.6%
Dec 2021	68.31%	-50.1%
Sep 2021	136.93%	-9.7%
Jun 2021	151.61%	+100.6%
Mar 2021	75.58%	-2.8%
Dec 2020	77.78%	-6.0%
Sep 2020	82.73%	-56.3%
Jun 2020	189.35%	+282.8%
Mar 2020	49.46%	-19.3%
Dec 2019	61.29%	-36.9%
Sep 2019	97.12%	+9.3%
Jun 2019	88.89%	+106.8%
Mar 2019	42.98%	-8.8%
Dec 2018	47.14%	-49.7%
Sep 2018	93.81%	+2.3%
Jun 2018	91.69%	+62.9%
Mar 2018	56.27%	-14.7%
Dec 2017	65.94%	+8.1%
Sep 2017	61.02%	-16.9%
Jun 2017	73.44%	+33.8%
Mar 2017	54.90%	-5.4%
Dec 2016	58.01%	-9.4%
Sep 2016	64.02%	-37.7%
Jun 2016	102.82%	+85.6%
Mar 2016	55.39%	-56.4%
Dec 2015	127.13%	+212.9%
Sep 2015	40.63%	-63.2%
Jun 2015	110.31%	+77.7%
Mar 2015	62.09%	-3.7%
Dec 2014	64.46%	+29.5%
Sep 2014	49.76%	-59.2%
Jun 2014	121.89%	+95.2%
Mar 2014	62.43%	+14.4%
Dec 2013	54.55%	-27.7%
Sep 2013	75.40%	-43.6%
Jun 2013	133.57%	+122.6%
Mar 2013	60.00%	+2.6%
Dec 2012	58.48%	+3.0%
Sep 2012	56.80%	-54.0%
Jun 2012	123.61%	+70.4%
Mar 2012	72.54%	-8.8%
Dec 2011	79.58%	+5.3%

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2011	75.61%	-15.9%
Jun 2011	89.94%	+106.0%
Mar 2011	43.67%	-63.3%
Dec 2010	119.08%	+61.2%
Sep 2010	73.85%	-8.2%
Jun 2010	80.41%	+20.6%
Mar 2010	66.67%	-15.8%
Dec 2009	79.14%	-13.8%
Sep 2009	91.77%	-37.2%
Jun 2009	146.24%	+81.7%
Mar 2009	80.47%	+60.3%
Dec 2008	50.21%	-3.1%
Sep 2008	51.81%	-56.3%
Jun 2008	118.52%	+118.5%
Mar 2008	54.24%	+23.3%
Dec 2007	44.00%	-39.3%
Sep 2007	72.46%	+44.3%
Jun 2007	50.21%	+28.7%
Mar 2007	39.02%	-15.7%
Dec 2006	46.31%	-5.7%
Sep 2006	49.13%	-37.9%
Jun 2006	79.17%	+60.8%
Mar 2006	49.25%	+2.3%
Dec 2005	48.16%	-9.1%
Sep 2005	52.98%	+342.7%
Jun 2005	-21.83%	-154.9%
Mar 2005	39.78%	-24.7%
Dec 2004	52.83%	+101.1%
Sep 2004	-4,900.00%	-692.1%
Jun 2004	827.59%	+1,827.3%
Mar 2004	42.94%	-49.3%
Dec 2003	84.62%	+42.5%
Sep 2003	59.39%	-1.3%
Jun 2003	60.15%	+8.1%
Mar 2003	55.64%	-68.8%
Dec 2002	178.20%	+161.4%
Sep 2002	68.18%	+7.5%
Jun 2002	63.40%	+5.4%
Mar 2002	60.17%	-31.5%
Dec 2001	87.79%	+65.9%
Sep 2001	52.93%	+22.6%
Jun 2001	43.18%	-21.8%
Mar 2001	55.23%	-45.3%
Dec 2000	101.05%	+99.4%
Sep 2000	50.68%	+77.1%
Jun 2000	28.61%	-51.7%
Mar 2000	59.25%	-63.7%
Dec 1999	163.11%	+215.7%
Sep 1999	51.67%	-90.5%
Jun 1999	544.12%	+577.1%
Mar 1999	80.36%	-3.4%
Dec 1998	83.18%	+32.5%
Sep 1998	62.79%	-12.2%
Jun 1998	71.49%	-20.8%
Mar 1998	90.27%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of ALE?
As of today, ALE quarterly payout ratio is 318.80%
What is ALE quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
ALE quarterly payout ratio was down -50.26% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in ALE quarterly payout ratio?
ALE quarterly payout ratio is up +156.15% year-over-year
How far is ALE quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
ALE quarterly payout ratio vs all-time high is unknown
When is ALE next earnings release?
The next earnings release for ALE is on February 19, 2026
What is ALE next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for ALE has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

× 100%

Data Sources & References

ALE Official Website www.allete.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66756/000006675625000088/0000066756-25-000088-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66756/000006675625000013/0000066756-25-000013-index.htm
ALE Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/ALE
ALE Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/ale