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Northwestern Corp. (NWE)
NASDAQ:NWE
NWE Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
3 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
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NWE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$59.83
▲(13.42%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$64.00 | Average Price Target$59.83 | Lowest Price Target$56.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$57
Hold
8.06%
Upside
Downgraded
06/05/25
Northwestern Energy's overall stock score is driven by its solid financial performance and positive earnings outlook. However, bearish technical indicators and cash flow concerns moderate the score. The attractive valuation and strong dividend yield support long-term value, while ongoing regulatory challenges present potential risks.
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.
$57.5→$56
Hold
6.16%
Upside
Downgraded
06/02/25
Bank of America Securities
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/21/25
BMO Capital
$60
Hold
13.74%
Upside
Initiated
05/13/25
Mizuho Securities
$54→$59
Hold
11.85%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/01/25
Wells Fargo
$62→$64
Buy
21.33%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Barclays
$56→$59
Buy
11.85%
Upside
Reiterated
04/22/25
J.P. Morgan
$61
Hold
15.64%
Upside
Reiterated
03/17/25
Guggenheim
$51→$63
Buy
19.43%
Upside
Upgraded
01/23/25
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Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
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TipRanks
$57
Hold
8.06%
Upside
Downgraded
06/05/25
Northwestern Energy's overall stock score is driven by its solid financial performance and positive earnings outlook. However, bearish technical indicators and cash flow concerns moderate the score. The attractive valuation and strong dividend yield support long-term value, while ongoing regulatory challenges present potential risks.
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.
$57.5→$56
Hold
6.16%
Upside
Downgraded
06/02/25
Bank of America Securities
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/21/25
BMO Capital
$60
Hold
13.74%
Upside
Initiated
05/13/25
Mizuho Securities
$54→$59
Hold
11.85%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/01/25
Wells Fargo
$62→$64
Buy
21.33%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Barclays
$56→$59
Buy
11.85%
Upside
Reiterated
04/22/25
J.P. Morgan
$61
Hold
15.64%
Upside
Reiterated
03/17/25
Guggenheim
$51→$63
Buy
19.43%
Upside
Upgraded
01/23/25
Best Analysts Covering Northwestern
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
7/14 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-0.25%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -0.25% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
5/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+0.88%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 45.45% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +0.88% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
7/14 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-0.18%
reiterated a buy rating last month
Copying Jonathan Reeder's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -0.18% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
7/14 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-1.65%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
Copying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -1.65% per trade.
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NWE Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
6
6
8
9
8
Hold
1
3
4
7
5
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
7
9
12
16
13
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
NWE Financial Forecast
NWE Stock Forecast FAQ
What is NWE’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Northwestern Corp.’s 12-month average price target is 59.83.
What is NWE’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Northwestern Corp. has 13.42% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is NWE a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Northwestern Corp. has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 3 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Northwestern Corp.’s price target?
The average price target for Northwestern Corp. is 59.83. This is based on 8 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $64.00 ,the lowest forecast is $56.00. The average price target represents 13.42% Increase from the current price of $52.75.
The highest analyst price target is $64.00 ,the lowest forecast is $56.00. The average price target represents 13.42% Increase from the current price of $52.75.
What do analysts say about Northwestern Corp.?
Northwestern Corp.’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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