NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE)

NASDAQ: NWE · Real-Time Price · USD
69.73
-0.88 (-1.25%)
Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap4.29B +33.0%
Revenue (ttm)1.69B +10.7%
Net Income171.39M -24.0%
EPS2.77 -24.5%
Shares Out 61.51M
PE Ratio25.17
Forward PE18.49
Dividend$2.68 (3.84%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 15, 2026
Volume320,275
Open70.03
Previous Close70.61
Day's Range69.51 - 71.07
52-Week Range52.20 - 75.18
Beta0.36
AnalystsBuy
Price Target73.08 (+4.8%)
Earnings DateJul 29, 2026

About NWE

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 dis... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1923
Employees 1,667
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NWE
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, NorthWestern Energy Group's revenue was $1.61 billion, an increase of 6.38% compared to the previous year's $1.51 billion. Earnings were $181.09 million, a decrease of -19.20%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for NWE stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $73.08, which is an increase of 4.80% from the latest price.

Price Target
$73.08
(4.80% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

NorthWestern Energy Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Q2 2026 adjusted EPS rose to $0.50, up $0.10 year-over-year, with improved margins from new Montana rates and transmission growth. Merger with Black Hills advanced, pending Montana PSC approval, and 2026 guidance and $3.2B capital plan reaffirmed.

6 hours ago - Transcripts

NorthWestern Energy Group Slides: Q2 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.

6 hours ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Group Earnings release: Q2 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

6 hours ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Group Quarterly report: Q2 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.

6 hours ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

BUTTE, Mont. & SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) reported financial results for the Second Quarter of 2026. Net income for the...

1 day ago - Business Wire

NorthWestern upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo upgraded NorthWestern Energy (NWE) to Equal Weight from Underweight with a price target of $62, up from $54. The pending merger with Black Hills (BKH) has cleared every…

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9 days ago - TheFly

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15 days ago - Market Watch

NorthWestern Energy price target raised to $76 from $73 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on NorthWestern Energy (NWE) to $76 from $73 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

21 days ago - TheFly

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up costs, stretching out wait times and sp...

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21 days ago - Reuters

NorthWestern Energy to Host Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webinar

BUTTE, Mont. & SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that it will host an investor webinar on Thursday, July 30, 2...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Black Hills upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA

BofA upgraded Black Hills (BKH) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $78, up from $76. The firm expects the pending all-stock merger with NorthWestern Energy (NWE) to…

Other symbols: BKH
7 weeks ago - TheFly

NorthWestern Energy Group Slides: Investor presentation

NorthWestern Energy Group has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 2, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 adjusted EPS rose 7.4% year-over-year to $1.31, with strong margin growth offset by higher costs and warm weather. The Black Hills merger advanced with key approvals, and data center demand surged, driving long-term growth prospects.

3 months ago - Transcripts

NorthWestern Energy Group Slides: Q1 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Group Earnings release: Q1 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Group Quarterly report: Q1 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Group Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation, all of which were approved. Strategic highlights included a major merger, legislative wins, and strong financial performance with continued focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability.

3 months ago - Transcripts

NorthWestern Energy Group Slides: FY 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group has posted slides in relation to its FY 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

NorthWestern Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

BUTTE, Mont. & SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) reported financial results for the First Quarter of 2026. Net income for the ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

NorthWestern Energy price target raised to $67 from $64 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on NorthWestern Energy (NWE) to $67 from $64 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted the target as part of…

3 months ago - TheFly

NorthWestern Energy price target raised to $54 from $52 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on NorthWestern Energy (NWE) to $54 from $52 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. Following conversations with the companies, the firm…

3 months ago - TheFly

NorthWestern Energy price target raised to $75 from $62 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on NorthWestern Energy (NWE) to $75 from $62 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the power and…

3 months ago - TheFly

NorthWestern Energy to Host First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webinar

BUTTE, Mont. & SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that it will host an investor webinar on Thursday, April 30, ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Anterix announces sale agreement with NorthWestern Energy for 10 MHz broadband

Anterix (ATEX) and NorthWestern Energy (NWE) announced a sale agreement, marking the first planned deployment of Anterix’s 10 MHz broadband configuration in the 900 MHz band. The agreement follows the...

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4 months ago - TheFly

Black Hills, NorthWestern Energy shareholders approve merger proposals

Black Hills Corp. (BKH) and NorthWestern Energy (NWE) announced that shareholders of each company voted to approve the proposed all-stock merger and other related shareholder proposals at their Specia...

Other symbols: BKH
4 months ago - TheFly