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NorthWestern Energy Group

(NASDAQ) NWE

Current Price$72.09
Market Cap$4.51BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2004)+623%
5 Year+47%
1 Year+47%
1 Month+4%
NorthWestern Energy Group last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 73.272026-07-16
NorthWestern Energy Group stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.44%USD 70.832026-07-09
1 month+3.84%USD 70.562026-06-16
3 month+2.05%USD 71.802026-04-17
Year to date+15.76%USD 63.292025-12-31
1 year+47.49%USD 49.682025-07-16
3 year+48.32%USD 49.402023-07-17
5 year+46.5%USD 50.022021-07-16
Since inception+622.82%USD 10.142004-11-02

NorthWestern Energy Group Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$4.51BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.64B

Net Income (TTM)

$167.58M

EPS (TTM)

$2.72

P/E Ratio

26.93

Dividend

$2.66

Beta (Volatility)

0.35 (Low)

Price

$72.09

Volume

335,762.619

Open

$73.25

Previous Close

$72.06

Daily Range

$71.89 - $74.12

52-Week Range

$51.92 - $75.18

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 29, 2026

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About NorthWestern Energy Group

NorthWestern Energy delivers electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses. Its services keep lights on and heating running for families and companies. The company’s work ensures reliable energy for daily life and industry.

Powering Up: What NorthWestern Energy Sells

  • Electric Utility Operations: Generates, buys, and delivers electricity; 79.4% of 2024 revenue; serves homes, businesses, and industry.
  • Natural Gas Utility Operations: Produces, stores, and distributes natural gas; 20.7% of 2024 revenue; supports heating and manufacturing.
  • Wholesale Transmission Services: Sells access to its electric grid to other utilities and energy providers.
  • Energy Storage and Production Assets: Owns hydroelectric, coal, natural gas, and wind facilities for stable supply.
  • Infrastructure Services: Maintains and upgrades power lines, substations, and gas pipelines for reliability.

Growth Spurts: How NorthWestern Energy Got Bigger

  • Completed Yellowstone County Generating Station in 2024, adding 175 megawatts of power capacity.
  • Agreed in 2024 to acquire 40% more of Colstrip Units 3 & 4, effective 2026, from Avista and Puget Sound Energy.
  • Joined the North Plains Connector Consortium in 2024 for a $3.6 billion transmission project, with $700 million in federal grants.
  • Signed letters in 2024 to supply new data centers in Montana, targeting up to 400 megawatts by 2030.
  • Announced acquisition of Energy West Montana gas utility assets in 2024, pending regulatory approval.

What Makes NorthWestern Energy Stand Out

NorthWestern Energy operates in three states and a national park, serving mostly rural areas. Its energy mix is 58% carbon-free, above the U.S. average. The company invests in grid upgrades and new power plants to maintain reliability and meet demand.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Revenue was $387 million in Q3 2025, up 12.1% from Q3 2024.
  • Net income was $38 million in Q3 2025, down 18.3% year-on-year.
  • Electric segment made up 79.4% of 2024 revenue; gas was 20.6%.
  • Capital spending reached $549.3 million in 2024, with $531 million planned for 2025.
  • Served about 753,600 customers in 2024 across Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park.

Bottom Line

NorthWestern Energy has grown through steady investment and regional expansion. Its focus on reliability and a balanced energy mix supports stable service for its customers.

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Industry

Multi-Utilities

Sector

Utilities

Employees

1,667

CEO

Brian B. Bird, MBA, CPA

Headquarters

Sioux Falls, SD 57108, US

NWE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

61.90%

Operating Margin

19.20%

Net Income Margin

10.21%

Return on Equity

5.80%

Return on Capital

5.15%

Return on Assets

1.95%

Earnings Yield

3.71%

Dividend Yield

3.63%

Payout Ratio

96.74%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$4.51BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

61.51M

Volume

335.76K

Avg. Volume

491.21K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.02B

Operating Income

$315.12M

EBITDA

$580.42M

Operating Cash Flow

$400.48M

Capital Expenditure

-$548.41M

Free Cash Flow

-$147.94M

Cash & ST Invst.

$5.86M

Total Debt

$3.28B

NorthWestern Energy Group Performance Analysis

NorthWestern Energy Group annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,477,837,0007.7%
20232023-12-31USD 1,422,143,000-3.8%
20242024-12-31USD 1,513,898,0006.5%
20252025-12-31USD 1,610,559,0006.4%
NorthWestern Energy Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-26.6%
Q32025-09-3012.9%
Q42025-12-317.1%
Q12026-03-3120.1%
NorthWestern Energy Group annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.25-9.7%
20232023-12-31USD 3.22-1.1%
20242024-12-31USD 3.6513.5%
20252025-12-31USD 2.94-19.4%
NorthWestern Energy Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-72.0%
Q32025-09-3077.1%
Q42025-12-3116.1%
Q12026-03-3143.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$497.57M

+6.6%

Gross Profit

$285.17M

+4.9%

Gross Margin

57.31%

N/A

Market Cap

$4.51BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$2.70M

N/A

Employees

1,667

N/A

Net Income

$63.46M

-17.5%

EBITDA

$184.11M

-3.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$5.86M

-89.5%

Total Debt

$3.28B

+4.8%

Accounts Receivable

$199.28M

+6.3%

Inventory

$134.07M

+12.1%

Long Term Debt

$3.18B

+1.5%

Short Term Debt

$106.83M

N/A

Return on Assets

1.95%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

4.01%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$43.33M

-29.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$159.41M

+3.9%

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Questions About NWE

What is the current price of NorthWestern Energy Group?

NorthWestern Energy Group is trading at $72.06 per share.

What is the 52-week range for NorthWestern Energy Group?

Over the past 52 weeks, NorthWestern Energy Group has traded between $51.92 and $75.18.

How much debt does NorthWestern Energy Group have?

As of the most recent reporting period, NorthWestern Energy Group reported total debt of $3.44B.

How much cash does NorthWestern Energy Group have on hand?

NorthWestern Energy Group reported $27.61M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is NorthWestern Energy Group’s dividend yield?

NorthWestern Energy Group currently has a dividend yield of 3.63%.

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