The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While there were notable achievements like the acquisition of Energy West and significant legislative successes, challenges such as a decline in earnings and unfavorable weather impacts were also highlighted.

Company Guidance -

Q3 2025

During the NorthWestern Energy Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Webinar, the company provided several key metrics and guidance updates. They reported a GAAP diluted EPS of $0.35 and a non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.40 for the quarter. The company initiated its 2025 earnings guidance range at $3.53 to $3.65 and maintained its long-term rate base and earnings per share growth rate targets of 4% to 6%. NorthWestern Energy completed the acquisition of Energy West and Cut Bank gas facilities, adding 33,000 customers. A dividend of $0.66 per share payable on September 30, 2025, was declared. The company also highlighted a 5% dividend yield and projected a total return of 9% to 11%, with potential growth from investments in data centers and regional transmission projects. Additionally, legislative successes, such as the Montana Wildfire Law, were marked as significant achievements.

Acquisition of Energy West and Cut Bank Gas Facilities

NorthWestern Energy completed the acquisition of Energy West and Cut Bank gas facilities, adding 33,000 customers and 43 employees.

Data Center Developments

Entered into the third letter of intent with Quantica to develop a 500-plus megawatt data center, signaling growth in the data center segment.

Dividend Declaration

Declared a dividend of $0.66 per share payable on September 30, 2025.

Legislative Successes

The Montana Wildfire Law and Senate Bill 301 were passed, providing legal and operational benefits for NorthWestern Energy.

Northwestern (NWE) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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NWE Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 23, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.76 / -	0.65	―	―	―
Jul 30, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.38 / 0.40	0.53	-24.53% (-0.13)
Apr 29, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.18 / 1.22	1.09	11.93% (+0.13)
Feb 13, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.13 / 1.13	1.38	-18.12% (-0.25)
Oct 28, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.66 / 0.65	0.49	32.65% (+0.16)
Jul 30, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.48 / 0.53	0.35	51.43% (+0.18)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.14 / 1.09	1.05	3.81% (+0.04)
Feb 14, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.17 / 1.38	1.13	22.12% (+0.25)
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.61 / 0.49	0.42	16.67% (+0.07)
Jul 24, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.51 / 0.35	0.54	-35.19% (-0.19)

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NWE Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 30, 2025	$52.61	$53.70	+2.07%
Apr 29, 2025	$58.76	$57.50	-2.14%
Feb 13, 2025	$52.81	$51.59	-2.31%
Oct 28, 2024	$53.32	$51.60	-3.23%

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FAQ

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Northwestern (NWE) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 23, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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NWE EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.76.

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