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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-360327"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MGEE"
cik: "0001161728"
company_name: "MGE ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-21T15:33:54+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-21T15:35:06.615598+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MGE Energy raises quarterly dividend 7.0% to $0.5083; 51st consecutive annual increase

## Summary
- Quarterly dividend increased to $0.5083 per share, payable Sept. 15, 2026, to holders of record Sept. 1, 2026.
- Annualized dividend rate rises to $2.0332 per share, a 7.0% increase from prior rate.
- Marks 51st consecutive year of dividend increases; company has paid cash dividends for over 110 years.
- CEO Jeff Keebler cited confidence in long-term strategy and disciplined financial management.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-360327
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MGEE
- cik: 0001161728
- company_name: MGE ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-21T15:33:54+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1161728/000119312526360327/0001193125-26-360327-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1161728/000119312526360327/mgee-20260821.htm

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