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NYSE:NWE

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$49.52
+0.59 (+1.21%)
(As of 10:32 AM ET)
Today's Range
$48.86
$49.56
50-Day Range
$46.59
$50.93
52-Week Range
$45.97
$60.56
Volume
28,491 shs
Average Volume
400,099 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.03 billion
P/E Ratio
15.38
Dividend Yield
5.25%
Price Target
$51.71

NorthWestern Energy Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.7% Upside
$51.71 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.15
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.91mentions of NorthWestern Energy Group in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.53%
From $3.53 to $3.69 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.67 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

74th out of 90 stocks

Electric & Other Services Combined Industry

17th out of 18 stocks

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About NorthWestern Energy Group Stock (NYSE:NWE)

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various 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 6,600 miles of electric transmission and 18,674 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 395 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,235 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,155 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 133 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,310 miles of electric transmission and 2,365 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota with approximately 124 transmission and distribution substations; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,573 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company provides electricity and/or natural gas to approximately 775,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

NWE Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/15/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend
3/14/2024
Dividend Payable
3/29/2024
Today
4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric & other services combined
Sub-Industry
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,573
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$51.71
High Stock Price Target
$59.00
Low Stock Price Target
$47.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$194.13 million
Pretax Margin
14.18%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.42 billion
Cash Flow
$6.49 per share
Book Value
$43.01 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
60,699,000
Market Cap
$3.03 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.43
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Brian B. BirdMr. Brian B. Bird (Age 64)
    CEO, President & Director
    Comp: $1.48M
  • Ms. Crystal Dawn Lail (Age 46)
    VP & CFO
    Comp: $759.39k
  • Ms. Shannon M. Heim (Age 51)
    VP of Federal Government Affairs & General Counsel
    Comp: $542.61k
  • Ms. Bobbi L. Schroeppel (Age 55)
    Vice President of Customer Care, Communications & Human Resources
    Comp: $513.05k
  • Mr. Travis Meyer
    Director of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Officer
  • Ms. Jeanne M. Vold (Age 57)
    Vice President of Technology
  • Mr. Michael L. Nieman
    Chief Audit & Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Daniel L. Rausch
    Treasurer & Corporate Development Officer
  • Mr. Bleau LaFave (Age 53)
    VP of Asset Management & Business Development
  • Mr. Timothy P. Olson
    Senior Corporate Counsel & Corporate Secretary

NWE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell NorthWestern Energy Group stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NorthWestern Energy Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" NWE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NWE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is NorthWestern Energy Group's stock price target for 2024?

7 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for NorthWestern Energy Group's stock. Their NWE share price targets range from $47.00 to $59.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $51.71 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have NWE shares performed in 2024?

NorthWestern Energy Group's stock was trading at $50.89 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NWE shares have decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at $49.40.
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When is NorthWestern Energy Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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.

How can I listen to NorthWestern Energy Group's earnings call?

NorthWestern Energy Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, April 26th at 3:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were NorthWestern Energy Group's earnings last quarter?

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 15th. The company reported $1.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $356 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $443.27 million. NorthWestern Energy Group had a net margin of 13.64% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.23%. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.13 earnings per share.

How often does NorthWestern Energy Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for NorthWestern Energy Group?

NorthWestern Energy Group declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.65 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.26%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.64.
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Is NorthWestern Energy Group a good dividend stock?

NorthWestern Energy Group (NYSE:NWE) pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.36%. NWE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 19 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 80.75%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, NWE will have a dividend payout ratio of 70.46% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has NorthWestern Energy Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

NorthWestern Energy Group issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 15th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.42-3.62 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.51.

What other stocks do shareholders of NorthWestern Energy Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other NorthWestern Energy Group investors own include Coca-Cola (KO), AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Duke Energy (DUK), International Business Machines (IBM), Southern (SO), AbbVie (ABBV), Dominion Energy (D), Consolidated Edison (ED) and Emerson Electric (EMR).

Who are NorthWestern Energy Group's major shareholders?

NorthWestern Energy Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include First PREMIER Bank (0.16%), Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC (0.08%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.03%), State of Michigan Retirement System (0.02%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.01%) and Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthony Thomas Clark, Bobbi L Schroeppel, Brian B Bird, Britt E Ide, Curtis T Pohl, H Grahame Heather, Jan Robert Horsfall, Michael R Cashell, Robert C Rowe and Robert C Rowe.
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How do I buy shares of NorthWestern Energy Group?

Shares of NWE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:NWE) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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