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Northwestern Corp. (NWE)
NASDAQ:NWE
NWE Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$50.43 - $59.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume44.28K
Average Volume (3M)451.47K
Market Cap
$3.53B
Enterprise Value$6.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.94M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta0.23
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2025EPS Estimate
0.75Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 15, 2025Dividend Yield4.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.40
Shares Outstanding61,395,620
10 Day Avg. Volume388,414
30 Day Avg. Volume451,471
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.79
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$59.59Price Target Upside3.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceNorthWestern Energy Group delivered strong 1Q25 results, indicating successful regulatory outcomes, infrastructure investment, and load growth opportunities.
Growth OpportunitiesGrowth visibility is improving with letters of intent from Altus Power and Sabey, which could lead to contracts and require new resources, enhancing potential growth.
Regulatory EnvironmentRecently passed legislation in Montana should meaningfully reduce any potential liabilities related to wildfire tail risks.
Bears Say
Cost ManagementThe Montana Consumer Counsel proposed adjustment disallows a portion of the Yellowstone Country Generation Station rate base due to costs exceeding the original budget.
Earnings And Rate Base GrowthThe profile has below-average EPS and rate base growth, a noisy regulatory history coupled with an expectation of more frequent filings going forward.
Market PerformanceThe critical path to multiple expansion remains a long road of execution and time until investors gain visibility on the upside capital plan opportunities and potential accelerated growth prospects which drives the Market Perform rating.
Northwestern News
NWE FAQ
What was Northwestern Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northwestern Corp. lowest stock price was $50.43 and its highest was $59.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Northwestern Corp.’s market cap?
Northwestern Corp.’s market cap is $3.53B.
When is Northwestern Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northwestern Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2025 which is in 26 days.
How were Northwestern Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Northwestern Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2025. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.377 by $0.023.
Is Northwestern Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northwestern Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northwestern Corp. pay dividends?
Northwestern Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.66 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.58%. See more information on Northwestern Corp. dividends here
What is Northwestern Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Northwestern Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.75.
How many shares outstanding does Northwestern Corp. have?
Northwestern Corp. has 61,395,620 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northwestern Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northwestern Corp. reported an EPS of $0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.377. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.077%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northwestern Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWE
Northwestern Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$59.59 (3.76% Upside)
$59.59 (3.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NWE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 54.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 7.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northwestern Corp.
Northwestern (NWE) is a leading utility company based in the United States, primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas. Operating in the energy sector, NWE serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across several states. The company focuses on providing reliable energy solutions while prioritizing sustainability and community engagement, with a portfolio that includes both traditional and renewable energy sources.
NWE Company Deck
NWE Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a balanced view with significant highlights in strategic growth and legislative wins, but also faced notable challenges with earnings decline and regulatory impacts. The company's future growth prospects, particularly in data centers, are promising, yet current financial challenges and regulatory headwinds temper immediate optimism.View all NWE earnings summariesNWE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$59.59
▲(3.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.46% Insiders
36.52% Mutual Funds
17.97% Other Institutional Investors
13.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors