NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)

Currency in USD
72.50
+0.16(+0.22%)
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72.490.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
71.9573.58
52 wk Range
50.4675.18
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
72.34
Open
72.25
Day's Range
71.95-73.58
52 wk Range
50.46-75.18
Volume
367.41K
Average Volume (3m)
545.4K
1-Year Change
24.5704%
Book Value / Share
46.92
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
69.10
Downside
-4.69%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Short term obligations exceed liquid assets

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

2 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
6 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 69.10
(-4.69% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold71.00-2.07%70.00MaintainApr 22, 2026
Ladenburg Thalmann
Buy78.50+8.28%80.50MaintainApr 22, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold67.00-7.59%64.00MaintainApr 21, 2026
Barclays
Buy75.00+3.45%62.00MaintainApr 21, 2026
KeyBanc
Hold---MaintainApr 15, 2026

NorthWestern Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $1.31 beat estimates by 6.5%; revenue of $497.6M exceeded forecasts by 2.8%, driving stock up 1.42% to $71.34.
  • Warmest Montana winter in a century reduced volumetric loads by $0.17/share, offset by new rate recovery and transmission revenue growth.
  • Company reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance of $3.68-$3.83 per share and long-term growth targets of 4%-6% annual rate base and EPS increases.
  • Declared quarterly dividend of $0.67/share payable June 30, 2026; stock trading near 52-week high of $75.18 with $4.45B market cap.
  • Key risks include weather variability, rising Colstrip operational costs, and lower market power prices potentially pressuring margins.
Last Updated: 30/04/2026, 21:30
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.31 / 1.23
Revenue / Forecast
497.6M / 484.06M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.73%
Dividend Yield
3.76%
Industry Median 3.35%
Annualised payout
2.68
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.92%
Growth Streak

NWE Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
NWE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
26.5x24.1x12.8x
PEG Ratio
−0.916.650.02
Price/Book
1.5x2.4x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x3.9x1.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−1.9%7.0%11.9%
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
31.61M51.45%2.29B
Other Institutional Investors
28.87M46.99%2.09B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
957.98K1.56%69.30M
Total
61.44M100.00%4.44B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14.02%8,612,967623,062
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.85%6,667,340482,315

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FAQ

What Is the NorthWestern (NWE) Stock Price Today?

The NorthWestern stock price today is 72.50 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 Market Cap?

As of today, NorthWestern market cap is 4.46B USD.

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

The NorthWestern EPS (TTM) is 2.73.

When Is the Next NorthWestern Earnings Date?

NorthWestern will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 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 May 01, 2026, NorthWestern (NWE) is trading at a price of 72.50 USD, with a previous close of 72.34 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 71.95 USD to 73.58 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 50.46 USD to 75.18 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for NorthWestern is 69.10 USD, with a high estimate of 78.5 USD and a low estimate of 54 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -4.69% Downside potential.
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