NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE)
NASDAQ: NWE · Real-Time Price · USD
72.71
+1.88 (2.65%)
At close: Jul 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
72.80
+0.09 (0.12%)
After-hours: Jul 10, 2026, 4:20 PM EDT
NorthWestern Energy Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 7 analysts polled by S&P Global, NorthWestern Energy Group stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $71.92. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 1.09% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $54 (-25.73%) and the highest is $78.5 (+7.96%).
Price Target: $71.92 (-1.09%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for NorthWestern Energy Group stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Hold Maintains $73 → $76 | Hold | Maintains | $73 → $76 | +4.52% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | KeyBanc | Hold Maintains n/a | Hold | Maintains | n/a | n/a | May 18, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Hold Maintains $72 → $72 | Hold | Maintains | $72 → $72 | -0.98% | May 4, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Sell Maintains $52 → $54 | Sell | Maintains | $52 → $54 | -25.73% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $62 → $75 | Buy | Maintains | $62 → $75 | +3.15% | Apr 20, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.73B
from 1.61B
Increased by 7.32%
Revenue Next Year
1.82B
from 1.73B
Increased by 5.34%
EPS This Year
3.73
from 3.58
Increased by 4.25%
EPS Next Year
3.97
from 3.73
Increased by 6.35%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.8B | ||
| Avg | 1.7B | ||
| Low | 1.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.8% | ||
| Avg | 7.3% | ||
| Low | 4.8% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.76 | ||
| Avg | 3.73 | ||
| Low | 3.59 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.2% | ||
| Avg | 4.3% | ||
| Low | 0.3% |