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About NorthWestern
NorthWestern Energy Group Inc provides electricity and natural gas services in the Upper Midwest and Northwest of the U.S. in the states of Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. The company's primary segments include Electric utility operations, which include the generation, purchase, transmission, and distribution of electricity, and Natural Gas utility operations, which include the production, purchase, transmission, storage, and distribution of natural gas. The company uses thermal, wind, hydro, or renewable energy in varying quantities, depending on the location of the facilities, to generate power. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Electric utility operations segment.
Ticker
$NWE
Sector
Primary listing
Employees
1,585
Headquarters
Website
NorthWestern Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$3.5B
15.73
$3.67
0.42
$2.63
4.57%
Price and volume
Market cap
$3.5B
Beta
0.42
52-week high
$59.89
52-week low
$50.43
Average daily volume
343K
Dividend rate
$2.63
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.75
Quick ratio
0.294
Long term debt to equity
105.207
Total debt to equity
110.891
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
70.93%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.46%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
587.024
Gross margin (TTM)
58.68%
Net profit margin (TTM)
14.76%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.69%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-2.47%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$960,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.73%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.93%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.727
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.317
Price to book
1.23
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.4
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-27.554
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.63%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-2.094
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.56%
Forward dividend yield
4.57%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.78%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
7.15%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.19%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.61%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.97%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.89%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.58%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.06%
What the Analysts think about NorthWestern
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for NorthWestern stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
On July 1, 2025, NorthWestern completed the acquisition of Energy West's Montana natural gas distribution system, adding over 33,000 customers and bolstering its regulated revenue base. (Business Wire)
Black Hills Corporation’s announced all-stock acquisition values NorthWestern at $3.6 billion, providing a 7.66% premium to shareholders and crystallizing significant immediate shareholder value. (Reuters)
NorthWestern affirmed its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.53–$3.65 and a $531 million capital plan, underpinning its commitment to 4%–6% long-term EPS and rate base growth. (Business Wire)
Second-quarter GAAP EPS fell to $0.35 from $0.52 a year ago and non-GAAP EPS declined to $0.40 from $0.53, highlighting volume declines and weather-driven usage weakness. (Business Wire)
The Montana PSC’s July 3, 2025 order capped allowed interim rate increases at 4.2% versus NorthWestern’s requested 8.3%, signaling regulatory headwinds that may limit revenue recovery. (PSC)
The March 2025 issuance of $400 million in first mortgage bonds at a 5.073% coupon increased the company’s long-term debt burden to over $3 billion, elevating interest expense and refinancing risk amid higher rates. (Investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Oct 2025.
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NorthWestern News
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NorthWestern to Host Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Webinar
Business Wire3 days ago
Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Continues to Investigate Whether NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders
Business Wire4 weeks ago
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. - NWE
Business Wire2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for NorthWestern stock?
NorthWestern (NWE) has a market cap of $3.5B as of October 11, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for NorthWestern stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for NorthWestern (NWE) stock is 15.73 as of October 11, 2025.
Does NorthWestern stock pay dividends?
Yes, the NorthWestern (NWE) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 11, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.63 and the yield is 4.57%. NorthWestern has a payout ratio of 70.93% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next NorthWestern dividend payment date?
The next NorthWestern (NWE) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for NorthWestern?
NorthWestern (NWE) has a beta rating of 0.42. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.