/NWE
NWE Stock - Northwestern Energy Group Inc
Utilities|Diversified UtilitiesNASDAQ
$62.82-2.21%
$1.42 (-2.21%) • Dec 19
59
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.60
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).39
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.100
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+-5.3%upside
Target: $59.49
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ENTRY ZONE$62.19 – $63.45
TARGET (TP)$59.50
STOP LOSS$57.79
RISK/REWARD1:-0.7
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Financial Statements
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.36
52W High$69.23
52W Low$50.46
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.51B | $1.42B | $1.48B | $1.37B | $1.20B |
| Gross Profit | $1.29B | $781.36M | $764.40M | $946.77M | $892.48M |
| Gross Margin | 85.0% | 54.9% | 51.7% | 69.0% | 74.5% |
| Operating Income | $323.32M | $300.45M | $263.08M | $275.68M | $236.20M |
| Net Income | $224.11M | $194.13M | $183.01M | $186.84M | $155.22M |
| Net Margin | 14.8% | 13.7% | 12.4% | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| EPS | $3.66 | $3.22 | $3.28 | $3.61 | $3.07 |
Company Overview
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. The company operates through Electric and Natural Gas segments. 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 6,819 miles of electric transmission and 18,177 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 400 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,166 miles of natural gas transmission and 4,945 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 138 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,308 miles of electric transmission and 2,320 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,517 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company serves approximately 753,600 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
5
33%
Hold / Neutral
8
53%
Sell / Underperform
2
13%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
5 Bullish10 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$56
Average Target
↓ 10.7% Downside
Now
$46
Low
$56
Average
$65
High
Based on 18 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28th 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiation | Equal Weight | $58 |
| June 2nd 2025 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Downgrade | Neutral | $56 |
| May 13th 2025 | BMO Capital Markets | Initiation | Market Perform | $60 |
| January 23rd 2025 | Guggenheim | Upgrade | Buy | - |
| January 15th 2025 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Upgrade | Buy | $57.5 |
| December 19th 2024 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | $56← $53 |
| September 12th 2024 | BofA Securities | Resumed | Buy | $65 |
| January 22nd 2024 | Guggenheim | Upgrade | Neutral | $47 |
| January 4th 2024 | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Downgrade | Sector Weight | - |
| November 7th 2023 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Downgrade | Neutral | $51 |
| October 30th 2023 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $51← $59 |
| August 23rd 2023 | Barclays | Initiation | Underweight | $48 |
| July 27th 2023 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Upgrade | Buy | $59← $57 |
| May 17th 2023 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Initiation | Neutral | $57.5 |
| January 23rd 2023 | Guggenheim | Downgrade | Sell | $46← $48 |
Earnings History & Surprises
NWEBeat Rate
44%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+0.1%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
8/10
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.79
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+17.9%
$1.38vs$1.17
Q2 24
-5.2%
$1.09vs$1.15
Q3 24
+8.2%
$0.53vs$0.49
Q4 24
-4.4%
$0.65vs$0.68
Q1 25
-3.4%
$1.13vs$1.17
Q2 25
+5.2%
$1.22vs$1.16
Q3 25
+5.3%
$0.40vs$0.38
Q4 25
+5.3%
$0.79vs$0.75
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $1.17 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $0.75 | $0.79 | +5.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $0.38 | $0.40 | +5.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | $1.16 | $1.22 | +5.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | $1.17 | $1.13 | -3.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $0.68 | $0.65 | -4.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $0.49 | $0.53 | +8.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $1.15 | $1.09 | -5.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | $1.17 | $1.38 | +17.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $0.59 | $0.49 | -16.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $0.52 | $0.35 | -32.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $1.11 | $1.05 | -5.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 | $1.16 | $1.13 | -2.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 | $0.59 | $0.42 | -28.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | $0.53 | $0.54 | +1.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | $1.20 | $1.09 | -9.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 | $1.06 | $1.04 | -1.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2021 | Oct 24, 2021 | $0.58 | $0.65 | +12.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $0.46 | $0.72 | +56.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on NorthWestern Energy Group, Raises Price Target to $61
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 12, 2025, 07:55 PM
NorthWestern Energy Group Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $3.53-$3.65 vs $3.58 Est
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 07:32 AM
NorthWestern Energy Group Q3 Adj. EPS $0.79 Beats $0.75 Estimate, Sales $387.000M Beat $376.034M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 07:30 AM
Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage On NorthWestern Energy Group with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $58
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 28, 2025, 02:40 PM
Trading Halt: Halt status updated at 7:25:00 AM ET: Quotation Resumption: News and Resumption Times
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 19, 2025, 11:25 AM
Trading Halt: Halted at 6:55:41 a.m. ET - Trading Halt: Halt News Pending
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 19, 2025, 10:55 AM
Reported Friday, NorthWestern Energy To Issue All-Source Capacity Request For Proposals Administered By Aion Energy LLC For South Dakota Electric System
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 18, 2025, 06:44 AM
Frequently Asked Questions about NWE
What is NWE's current stock price?
Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) is currently trading at $62.82 per share. The stock has moved -2.21% today.
What is the analyst price target for NWE?
The average analyst price target for NWE is $59.50, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Northwestern Energy Group Inc in?
Northwestern Energy Group Inc operates in the Utilities sector, specifically within the Diversified Utilities industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is NWE's market cap?
Northwestern Energy Group Inc has a market capitalization of $3.86 billion, making it a mid-cap company.
Does NWE pay dividends?
No, Northwestern Energy Group Inc does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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