NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)

Currency in USD
69.31
+1.65(+2.44%)
Closed·
69.310.00(0.00%)
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Trading near 52-week High
Earnings results expected in 0 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
67.6269.38
52 wk Range
50.4669.38
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
67.66
Open
67.62
Day's Range
67.62-69.38
52 wk Range
50.46-69.38
Volume
881.5K
Average Volume (3m)
596.62K
1-Year Change
28.8529%
Book Value / Share
46.91
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
62.60
Downside
-9.68%
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
Strong Buy

NorthWestern Corporation Company Profile

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various 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 18,794 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 396 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,133 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,221 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 135 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,349 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, 1,796 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota, and 830 miles of natural gas distribution lines Nebraska. The company provides electricity and/or natural gas to approximately 787,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
1585

NorthWestern Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • NorthWestern Corporation exceeded Q3 2025 forecasts with non-GAAP EPS of $0.79 vs. $0.7458 expected and revenue of $387M vs. $376.04M projected, boosting stock by 0.25%.
  • The company provided 2025 earnings guidance of $3.53-$3.65 per share and is preparing for a Montana rate review outcome in Q4 2025.
  • NorthWestern is strategically expanding its data center market presence while focusing on energy generation capacity growth.
  • A proposed merger with Black Hills Corporation is underway, expected to close in the second half of 2026, potentially enhancing competitive positioning.
  • Management aims for an 8-11% total shareholder return, with CEO Brian Bird noting the company is in 'early planning stages' for new strategic projects.
Last Updated: 2025-10-30, 04:18 p/m
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P/E Ratio
19.5x22.2x11.9x
PEG Ratio
−4.19−3.300.02
Price/Book
1.5x2.2x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x3.6x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−5.4%12.0%12.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 62.60
(-9.68% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold64.00-7.66%61.00MaintainJan 23, 2026
Barclays
Buy62.00-10.55%61.00MaintainJan 22, 2026
Wells Fargo
Sell53.00-23.53%-DowngradeJan 20, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold61.00-11.99%60.00MaintainDec 12, 2025
Wells Fargo
Hold58.00-16.32%-New CoverageOct 28, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.53%
Dividend Yield
3.90%
Industry Median 3.33%
Annualized payout
2.64
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+2.06%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 29, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.79 / 0.7458
Revenue / Forecast
387.00M / 376.04M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

NWE Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the NorthWestern (NWE) Stock Price Today?

The NorthWestern stock price today is 69.31

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."

Does NorthWestern Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The NorthWestern dividend yield is 3.9%.

What Is the NorthWestern Market Cap?

As of today, NorthWestern market cap is 4.25B.

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

The NorthWestern EPS (TTM) is 3.53.

When Is the Next NorthWestern Earnings Date?

NorthWestern will release its next earnings report on Feb 11, 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 1585 employees.

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

As of Feb 04, 2026, NorthWestern (NWE) is trading at a price of 69.31, with a previous close of 67.66. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 67.62 to 69.38, while its 52-week range spans from 50.46 to 69.38.

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

The average 12-month price target for NorthWestern is USD62.60, with a high estimate of USD69 and a low estimate of USD53. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -9.68% Downside potential.
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