NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
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$69.95
+$0.13 (+0.19%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$69.82
OpenOpen$69.64
Day highHigh$70.37
Day lowLow$69.38
VolumeVol347,920
Avg volAvgVol657,737
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Mkt cap
$4.30B
P/E ratio
23.79
FY Revenue
$1.61B
EPS
2.94
Gross Margin
74.56%
Sector
Utilities
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NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
NorthWestern Energy Group shows firm upward price momentum over the past year with the stock trading near its 52-week high and above key moving averages. At the same time, earnings and free cash flow have come under pressure despite modest revenue growth, while leverage and liquidity metrics point to a balance sheet that requires ongoing monitoring. Valuation appears elevated relative to its negative free cash flow and subdued returns on capital, even as technical indicators and a moderate short-interest profile suggest a currently constructive market tone.
AI summarized at 10:57 AM ET, 2026-02-18
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INTRADAY:63SWING:72LONG:55
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−31% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.69×
RSI
60.08(Strong)
Strong (60–70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: -0.01
Short-Term
+0.04 (Strong)
MACD: 0.61 Signal: 0.57
Long-Term
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: 0.82 Signal: 0.72
Intraday trend score
48.56
LOW48.56HIGH66.86
Latest news
NWE•12 articles•Positive: 2Neutral: 6Negative: 1
NegativeBenzinga• Prnewswire
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues to Investigate the Merger--TBHC, RNA, NEW, and TWO
Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action securities firm, is investigating four proposed mergers: The Brand House Collective's sale to Bed Bath & Beyond, Avidity Biosciences' acquisition by Novartis for $72 per share, NorthWestern Energy Group's sale to Black Hills Corp, and Two Harbors Investment Corp's merger with UWM Holdings Corporation. The firm is seeking shareholders with concerns about these transactions ahead of upcoming shareholder votes.
Under class action investigation for merger with Black Hills Corp; stock-based consideration (0.98 shares) raises questions about valuation adequacy
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Halper Sadeh Llc
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates MLNK, WOW, NWE on Behalf of Shareholders
Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for several companies undergoing merger or acquisition transactions.
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Sentiment note
Merging with Black Hills Corp where shareholders will own approximately 44% of combined company, potential investigation suggests possible concerns about transaction structure
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Halper Sadeh Llc
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates NWE, GES, MURA, TZUP on Behalf of Shareholders
Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for several companies involving proposed mergers and acquisitions.
Proposed sale to Black Hills Corp with shareholders retaining 44% of combined company ownership
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Juan Monteverde
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating the Merger – NWE, GES, MURA, and TZUP
Class action attorney Juan Monteverde is investigating several corporate mergers involving NorthWestern Energy, Guess?, Mural Oncology, and Thumzup Media, examining potential shareholder implications.
Proposed sale to Black Hills Corp with shareholders expected to own 44% of combined company, indicating a balanced transaction
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Halper Sadeh Llc
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates DAY and NWE on Behalf of Shareholders
Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches related to merger transactions involving Dayforce and NorthWestern Energy Group.
Proposed sale to Black Hills Corp with shareholders expected to own 44% of combined company, potential investigation indicates possible valuation concerns
PositiveBenzinga• Akanksha Bakshi
Black Hills, NorthWestern Energy To Merge, Strengthening Regional Utility Footprint
Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy announced an all-stock merger creating a $7.8 billion regulated utility company serving 2.1 million customers across eight states, with plans to enhance infrastructure and investment capabilities.
Will gain scale to accelerate infrastructure investments, maintain 44% ownership in merged entity
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• N/A
Utilities Win Back Favor as Customers Find It Easier to Do Business With Them
A new report from Escalent reveals that utilities are finally making it easier for customers to do business with them. The Customer Effort Score, a measure of how easy it is to do business with a utility, has improved by 10 points year-over-year to 723. Forty utilities were recognized as the 'Easiest to Do Business With' among the 140 largest utility companies in the US.
NorthWestern Energy was recognized as one of the 'Easiest to Do Business With' utilities, indicating a positive customer experience.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Northwestern Energy
NorthWestern to Host Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Webinar - GlobeNewswire
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. announced that it will host an investor webinar on July 31, 2024, to review its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company plans to issue a news release detailing its financial results on July 30, 2024.
The article provides factual information about the company's upcoming investor webinar and financial results release, without any explicit positive or negative sentiment.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
NorthWestern (NWE) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates
NorthWestern (NWE) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -21.58% and 2.86%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
NorthWestern Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Company reports GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.06 for the quarter; affirms 2024 earnings guidance and $500 million capital investment plan; and announces a $0.65 per share quarterly dividend payable June 28, 2024 Company reports GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.06 for the quarter; affirms 2024 earnings guidance and $500 million capital investment plan; and announces a $0.65 per share quarterly dividend payable June 28, 2024
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
NorthWestern (NWE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
NorthWestern (NWE) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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