NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. (NWE)
NASDAQ: NWEUtilitiesPower GenerationUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NWE stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.55B
- P/E (TTM)
- 24.91
- Forward P/E
- 18.68
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.97
- Dividend yield
- 3.60% ($2.66)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 17, 2026
- 52-week range
- 57.12 – 76.00
- Day range
- 71.54 – 76.00
- Volume / Avg
- 1.79M / 413.61K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 61.52M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
NWE stock today
Shares of NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) finished higher on Oct 7 at $73.97, a gain of 7.33% or $5.05 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Volume was 4.3x the average at 1.79M shares, a sign of unusually heavy trading. At this level, NWE sits near the top of its 52-week range of $57.12 to $76.00: 2.7% below the high, set on Oct 7, 2026 and 29.5% above the low.
NWE is up 14.6% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 25.6%. At 24.9x trailing earnings, NorthWestern Energy Group trades above the peer-group median of 12.7x. Its forward P/E of 18.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. NorthWestern Energy Group's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026.
NorthWestern Energy Group pays an annual dividend of $2.66 per share, a 3.60% yield at the current price.
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About NorthWestern Energy Group
Company profileNorthWestern 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 distribution substations; and 2,133 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,939 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 134 city gate stations in Montana.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Power Generation
- CEO
- Mr. Brian B. Bird
- Headquarters
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Employees
- 1,667
- Website
- northwesternenergy.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, NorthWestern Energy Group generated $1.61 billion in revenue, up 6.4% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $181.1 million (-19.2% year over year), for a net margin of 11.2% versus a median of 13.6% in the prior 4 years. Operating margin was 20.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.61B | $1.51B | $1.42B | $1.48B | $1.37B |
| Growth | +6.38% | +6.45% | -3.77% | +7.69% | — |
| Net income | $181.09M | $224.11M | $194.13M | $183.01M | $186.84M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.94 | $3.65 | $3.22 | $3.25 | $3.60 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$72.75-1.65%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 2
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.81
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.40 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.66
- Dividend yield
- 3.60%
- Last payment
- $0.67
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 17, 2026
NWE news
All NWE newsNorthWestern Energy Group peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVAAvista Corporation | 35.23 | +0.11% | $2.95B | vs NWE |
| VIVOVivoPower PLC Class A | 3.25 | -1.22% | $103.98M | vs NWE |
| TRBGTurboGen Ltd. | 3.66 | -5.91% | $85.61M | vs NWE |
| PBKPowerBank Corporation | 0.2529 | +1.98% | $15.65M | vs NWE |
| DUKUDuke Energy Corporation Corporate Units | 48.67 | -0.23% | — | vs NWE |
| ENOEntergy New Orleans LLC First Mortgage Bonds 5.50% Series due April 1 2066 | 19.47 | -1.82% | — | vs NWE |
| ENJEntergy New Orleans LLC First Mortgage Bonds 5.0% Series due December 1 2052 | 18.33 | -2.63% | — | vs NWE |
| LNTAlliant Energy Corporation | 65.21 | -0.43% | $16.91B | vs NWE |
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NorthWestern Energy Group stock FAQ
What is NorthWestern Energy Group's stock price today?
NWE last traded at $73.97 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 7.33% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does NorthWestern Energy Group pay a dividend?
Yes. NorthWestern Energy Group pays $2.66 per share annually, a 3.60% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.67 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 17, 2026.
When is NorthWestern Energy Group's next earnings date?
NorthWestern Energy Group is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.81.
What is NWE's P/E ratio?
NWE trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 24.91 and a forward P/E of 18.68, compared with a median of 12.7 for its closest peers.
Who is NorthWestern Energy Group's CEO?
Mr. Brian B. Bird is the chief executive officer of NorthWestern Energy Group Inc., which has about 1,667 employees.
What is the NWE 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NWE is $76.00 and the 52-week low is $57.12. The stock is currently 2.7% below its high.