NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)

Currency in USD
72.09
+1.82(+2.59%)
Closed·
71.50-0.59(-0.82%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
69.5872.69
52 wk Range
54.8975.18
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
70.27
Open
69.8
Day's Range
69.58-72.69
52 wk Range
54.89-75.18
Volume
469.5K
Average Volume (3m)
479.69K
1-Year Change
30.291%
Book Value / Share
47.07
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
74.25
Upside
+3.00%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years

NorthWestern Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 74.25
(+3.00% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold71.00-1.51%72.00MaintainAug 03, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold70.00-2.90%62.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold---UpgradeJul 21, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold76.00+5.42%73.00MaintainJul 09, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold72.00-0.12%71.00MaintainMay 04, 2026

NorthWestern Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • NorthWestern Energy Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.50 missed estimates by $0.03, while revenue of $392.6M beat forecasts by $17.9M or 4.8%.
  • Company reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance of $3.68-$3.83 per share and maintained 4-6% long-term rate base and EPS growth targets.
  • CEO Bird emphasized need for greater scale to compete, focusing on data center opportunities and multiple transmission projects through 2030.
  • Black Hills merger awaits Montana PSC approval expected Q4 2026; Colstrip cost recovery remains unresolved, pressuring margins near-term.
  • Year-to-date adjusted EPS rose to $1.81 from $1.62 prior year; quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share payable September 1, yielding ~4%.
Last Updated: 30/07/2026, 21:18
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.50 / 0.53
Revenue / Forecast
392.6M / 374.7M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.77%
Dividend Yield
3.71%
Industry Median 3.40%
Annualised payout
2.68
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.74%
Growth Streak

NWE Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
NWE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.9x21.9x12.0x
PEG Ratio
−1.063.480.02
Price/Book
1.5x2.2x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.6x3.7x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.3%15.8%17.4%
Fair Value Upside
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NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. 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 6,596 miles of electric transmission and 18,946 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 397 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,133 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,939 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 134 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,344 miles of electric transmission and 2,386 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota with approximately 123 transmission and distribution substations; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission, 1,853 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota, and 836 miles of natural gas distribution lines Nebraska. The company provides electricity and/or natural gas to approximately 850,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
1667

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
30.76M50.00%2.22B
Other Institutional Investors
31.14M50.00%2.24B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
61.9M100.00%4.46B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.46%8,281,530597,015
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC5.67%3,489,737251,575

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FAQ

What Is the NorthWestern (NWE) Stock Price Today?

The NorthWestern stock price today is 72.09 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does NorthWestern Trade On?

NorthWestern is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for NorthWestern?

The stock symbol for NorthWestern is "NWE."

What Is the NorthWestern (NWE) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 71.50) Current Date: Aug 08, 2026

After hours price: 71.50. After hours price change (units): -0.59. Price change percentage: -0.82%

What Is the NorthWestern Market Cap?

As of today, NorthWestern market cap is 4.32B USD.

What Is NorthWestern's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The NorthWestern EPS (TTM) is 2.77.

When Is the Next NorthWestern Earnings Date?

NorthWestern will release its next earnings report on Nov 03, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is NWE a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has NorthWestern Stock Split?

NorthWestern has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does NorthWestern Have?

NorthWestern has 1667 employees.

What is the current trading status of NorthWestern (NWE)?

As of Aug 08, 2026, NorthWestern (NWE) is trading at a price of 72.09 USD, with a previous close of 70.27 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 69.58 USD to 72.69 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 54.89 USD to 75.18 USD.

What Is NorthWestern (NWE) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for NorthWestern is 74.25 USD, with a high estimate of 78.5 USD and a low estimate of 70 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +3.00% Upside potential.

What Is the NWE After Hours Price?

NWE's last after hours stock price is 71.50 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.59, or -0.82%.
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