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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
$3.7B
17.02
$3.53
0.40
$2.63
4.40%
Price and volume
Market cap
$3.7B
Beta
0.4
52-week high
$62.43
52-week low
$50.43
Average daily volume
326K
Dividend rate
$2.63
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.648
Quick ratio
0.241
Long term debt to equity
105.702
Total debt to equity
110.891
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
74.06%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.46%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
601.772
Gross margin (TTM)
59.31%
Net profit margin (TTM)
13.82%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.98%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
2.92%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$990,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.76%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.62%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.016
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.347
Price to book
1.28
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.46
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-30.163
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.32%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-1.991
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.38%
Forward dividend yield
4.40%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.90%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-4.57%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.89%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.70%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.09%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
1.33%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.57%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.64%
What the Analysts think about NorthWestern
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for NorthWestern stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Black Hills' $59 per share acquisition offers a 7.66% premium, giving NWE shareholders immediate value realization (Reuters)
The merger consolidates over $7 billion in planned investments through 2029, creating a $15.4 billion business, doubling NWE’s rate base to $11.4 billion, and improving scale and efficiency (WSJ)
The combined company is targeting long-term EPS growth of 5%–7%, supported by a diversified regulatory presence in eight states and a wider capital investment platform (WSJ)
Q2 2025 GAAP EPS dropped 33% year-over-year to $0.35, due to regulatory delays in interim rate approvals and weather-related volume declines (Nasdaq)
The Montana PSC denied NorthWestern’s request for a further $42.4 million in interim electric rate hikes, signaling possible resistance to cost recovery from regulators (Montana PSC)
The all-stock merger with Black Hills means NWE shareholders will own only 44% of the merged company, which exposes them to dilution and the risks of integrating operations across more jurisdictions (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Nov 2025.
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NorthWestern News
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NorthWestern Energy Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Business Wire5 days ago
NorthWestern to Host Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Webinar
Business Wire4 weeks ago
Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Continues to Investigate Whether NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders
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 $3.7B as of November 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for NorthWestern stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for NorthWestern (NWE) stock is 17.02 as of November 04, 2025.
Does NorthWestern stock pay dividends?
Yes, the NorthWestern (NWE) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 04, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.63 and the yield is 4.4%. NorthWestern has a payout ratio of 74.06% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next NorthWestern dividend payment date?
The next NorthWestern (NWE) dividend payment is scheduled for December 31, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for NorthWestern?
NorthWestern (NWE) has a beta rating of 0.4. 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.