NorthWestern Corp (NWE)

Currency in USD
68.74
-0.99(-1.42%)
Closed·
68.740.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
68.5369.74
52 wk Range
53.5575.18
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
69.73
Open
69.62
Day's Range
68.53-69.74
52 wk Range
53.55-75.18
Volume
433.14K
Average Volume (3m)
481.92K
1-Year Change
28.414%
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
74.42
Upside
+8.26%
Members' Sentiments
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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 Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 74.42
(+8.26% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Hold70.00+1.83%62.00Maintain31/07/2026
Wells Fargo
Hold---Upgrade21/07/2026
JPMorgan
Hold76.00+10.56%73.00Maintain09/07/2026
BMO Capital
Hold72.00+4.74%71.00Maintain04/05/2026
BMO Capital
Hold71.00+3.29%70.00Maintain22/04/2026

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
29/07/2026
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 2.79%
Dividend Yield
3.84%
Industry Median 3.35%
Annualised payout
2.68
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.74%
Growth Streak

Compare NWE to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
NWE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.7x22.2x12.2x
PEG Ratio
−1.013.520.02
Price/Book
1.5x2.2x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.5x3.7x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.4%15.2%17.2%
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
30.77M50.02%2.12B
Other Institutional Investors
30.44M49.49%2.09B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
298.50K0.49%20.52M
Total
61.51M100.00%4.23B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.47%8,281,530569,272
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC5.67%3,489,737239,885

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FAQ

What Is the NorthWestern (NASDAQ: NWE) Share Price Today?

The NorthWestern stock price today is 68.74 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does NorthWestern (NWE) Trade On?

NorthWestern is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for NorthWestern?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for NorthWestern is "NWE."

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

Yes, NWE Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current NorthWestern dividend yield is 3.84%.

What Is the Current NorthWestern Market Capitalisation?

As of today, NorthWestern (NASDAQ: NWE) market cap is 4.23B USD.

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

The NorthWestern EPS is currently 2.79 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next NorthWestern Earnings Date?

NorthWestern's next earnings report will be released on 03/11/2026.

Is NWE a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's NorthWestern moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for NWE stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has NorthWestern Stock Split?

NorthWestern has split 0 times. (See the NWE stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does NorthWestern Have?

NorthWestern has 1667 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 02/08/2026, NorthWestern (NWE) is trading at a share price of 68.74 USD, with a previous close of 69.73 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 68.53 USD to 69.74 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 53.55 USD to 75.18 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for NorthWestern is 74.42 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 +8.26% Upside potential.

What Is the NWE Premarket Price?

NWE's last pre-market stock price is 71.10 USD. The pre-market share volume is 220.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.37, or 1.96%.
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