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S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
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S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$58.53
+1.1%
$58.16
$49.29
$65.10
$3.37B0.75288,386 shs265,478 shs
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$34.36
+1.8%
$33.90
$30.53
$44.83
$2.69B0.5580,634 shs480,849 shs
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
$5.89
+2.4%
$5.92
$5.26
$10.60
$1.20B0.5640,818 shs1,358 shs
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$48.93
+0.8%
$48.97
$45.97
$60.56
$3.00B0.43405,145 shs293,343 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
+0.68%-1.77%-0.03%-1.41%-9.23%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
+1.90%-0.41%+0.39%+0.75%-22.67%
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
0.00%-2.13%-3.23%-15.19%-46.21%
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
+1.29%-0.47%-0.80%+2.26%-17.40%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
4.3107 of 5 stars
0.93.05.02.93.21.73.1
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
3.3424 of 5 stars
0.83.04.21.91.51.72.5
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
1.3639 of 5 stars
3.51.01.70.03.10.00.0
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
1.6637 of 5 stars
1.00.04.21.92.71.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
1.80
Reduce$58.600.12% Upside
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.67
Reduce$33.50-2.49% Downside
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
3.00
Buy$25.60334.63% Upside
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
2.00
Hold$51.715.69% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ALE, NWE, INGXF, and AVA Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/21/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$53.00 ➝ $54.00
2/21/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $59.00
1/22/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Guggenheim
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$58.00
1/22/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Guggenheim
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$34.00
1/22/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$48.00 ➝ $49.00
1/22/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
Guggenheim
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$47.00
(Data available from 4/18/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$1.88B1.79$8.88 per share6.59$59.27 per share0.99
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.75B1.53$5.89 per share5.83$32.12 per share1.07
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
$771.53M1.56$1.34 per share4.41$3.89 per share1.51
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$1.42B2.11$6.52 per share7.51$43.01 per share1.14

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$247.10M$4.3013.6114.56N/A13.15%7.31%3.72%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$171.18M$2.2315.4113.01N/A9.77%7.07%2.29%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
-$72.93M-$0.38N/AN/A-10.43%-0.10%-0.01%N/A
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$194.13M$3.2215.2013.26N/A13.64%7.23%2.66%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest ALE, NWE, INGXF, and AVA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$1.09N/A-$1.09N/AN/AN/A  
5/1/2024N/A
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$1.39N/A-$1.39N/AN/AN/A  
2/21/202412/31/2023
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.14$1.08-$0.06$1.08$545.78 million$504.40 million    
2/21/2024Q4 2023
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
N/A-$0.03-$0.03$0.36N/A$192.12 million
2/20/202412/31/2023
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$0.97$0.89-$0.08$0.89$425.21 million$402.70 million      
2/15/202412/31/2023
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$1.19$1.38+$0.19$1.39$443.27 million$356.00 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$2.824.82%+3.14%65.58%14 Years
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.905.53%+4.34%85.20%22 Years
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
$0.539.00%N/AN/A N/A
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$2.605.31%+2.17%80.75%19 Years

Latest ALE, NWE, INGXF, and AVA Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/21/2024
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
$0.06664.52%3/27/20243/28/20244/15/2024
2/14/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
quarterly$0.655.3%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/2024
2/7/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Quarterly$0.47505.78%2/22/20242/23/20243/15/2024
1/26/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Quarterly$0.70504.78%2/14/20242/15/20243/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
0.49
1.24
0.78
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.03
0.85
0.65
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
5.62
0.91
0.91
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
0.97
0.76
0.55

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
76.55%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
85.24%
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
N/A
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
96.07%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
0.23%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
0.96%
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
4.70%
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
0.94%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
1,56057.58 million57.45 millionOptionable
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1,85878.16 million77.41 millionOptionable
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. stock logo
INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy
602203.76 million194.18 millionNot Optionable
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
1,57361.28 million60.70 millionOptionable

ALE, NWE, INGXF, and AVA Headlines

SourceHeadline
NorthWestern (NWE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Weeks ReleaseNorthWestern (NWE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
zacks.com - April 18 at 11:07 AM
NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to Release Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayNorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 2:34 AM
River Road Asset Management LLC Has $110.34 Million Holdings in NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)River Road Asset Management LLC Has $110.34 Million Holdings in NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 4:31 PM
NorthWestern Energy Group (NYSE:NWE) Upgraded by StockNews.com to HoldNorthWestern Energy Group (NYSE:NWE) Upgraded by StockNews.com to Hold
americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 3:58 AM
NorthWestern Energy Group (NYSE:NWE) Upgraded to Hold by StockNews.comNorthWestern Energy Group (NYSE:NWE) Upgraded to Hold by StockNews.com
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 11:04 PM
NorthWestern to Host First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Webinar and Notice of Virtual Annual Stockholders MeetingNorthWestern to Host First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Webinar and Notice of Virtual Annual Stockholders Meeting
globenewswire.com - April 9 at 6:05 PM
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Invests $1.65 Million in NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Invests $1.65 Million in NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)
marketbeat.com - April 5 at 4:35 AM
NWE: Raising target price to $53.00NWE: Raising target price to $53.00
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 10:49 PM
NorthWestern Energy Group (NYSE:NWE) Downgraded by StockNews.comNorthWestern Energy Group (NYSE:NWE) Downgraded by StockNews.com
marketbeat.com - April 2 at 11:11 PM
Raymond James & Associates Has $17.08 Million Stake in NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)Raymond James & Associates Has $17.08 Million Stake in NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)
marketbeat.com - April 2 at 4:28 AM
Global issues, local impacts: New SD group to push tradeGlobal issues, local impacts: New SD group to push trade
dakotanewsnow.com - March 30 at 1:37 PM
Climate Connections: NW Energy plan endangers climate, increases billsClimate Connections: NW Energy plan endangers climate, increases bills
missoulacurrent.com - March 29 at 12:27 PM
Mens March Madness live updates and Sweet 16 results: Alabama, Illinois, Clemson, UConn advance to Elite EightMen's March Madness live updates and Sweet 16 results: Alabama, Illinois, Clemson, UConn advance to Elite Eight
theathletic.com - March 29 at 10:57 AM
NCAA March Madness live updates and Sweet 16 results: Alabama, Illinois, Clemson, UConn advance to Mens Elite EightNCAA March Madness live updates and Sweet 16 results: Alabama, Illinois, Clemson, UConn advance to Men's Elite Eight
theathletic.com - March 29 at 7:26 AM
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computer-automation.de - March 29 at 5:57 AM
Citigroup Inc. Sells 21,152 Shares of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)Citigroup Inc. Sells 21,152 Shares of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:NWE)
marketbeat.com - March 29 at 4:10 AM
Clemson leads 27-14 with 7 minutes left in the first halfClemson leads 27-14 with 7 minutes left in the first half
theathletic.com - March 29 at 12:56 AM
SPJ offers journalism scholarships to college students, professionals in Western New YorkSPJ offers journalism scholarships to college students, professionals in Western New York
buffalonews.com - March 29 at 12:56 AM
Army Guard building new center on Tucsons southeast sideArmy Guard building new center on Tucson's southeast side
tucson.com - March 29 at 12:56 AM
Nebraska baseball takes long win streak to Northwestern for opening Big Ten seriesNebraska baseball takes long win streak to Northwestern for opening Big Ten series
omaha.com - March 29 at 12:56 AM
NWE: Raising target price to $51.00NWE: Raising target price to $51.00
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 7:56 PM
Global issues, local impacts: New South Dakota group to push tradeGlobal issues, local impacts: New South Dakota group to push trade
mitchellrepublic.com - March 28 at 10:53 AM
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msn.com - March 28 at 10:53 AM
Texas faces threat of new wildfiresTexas faces threat of new wildfires
msn.com - March 25 at 3:52 PM

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Company Descriptions

ALLETE logo

ALLETE

NYSE:ALE
ALLETE, Inc. operates as an energy company. The company operates through Regulated Operations, ALLETE Clean Energy, and Corporate and Other segments. It generates electricity from coal-fired, biomass co-fired / natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, and solar. In addition, the company provides regulated utility electric services in northwestern Wisconsin to approximately 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers, and 10,000 water customers, as well as regulated utility electric services in northeastern Minnesota to approximately 150,000 retail customers and 14 non-affiliated municipal customers. Further, it owns and maintains electric transmission assets in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. Additionally, the company focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects; and owns and operates approximately 1,200 megawatts of wind energy generation facility, as well as involved in the coal mining operations in North Dakota; and real estate investment activities in Florida. It owns and operates 162 substations with a total capacity of 9,980 megavolt amperes. The company serves taconite mining, paper, pulp and secondary wood products, pipeline, and other industries. The company was formerly known as Minnesota Power, Inc. and changed its name to ALLETE, Inc. in May 2001. ALLETE, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
Avista logo

Avista

NYSE:AVA
Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2023, it supplied retail electric services to approximately 416,000 customers; and retail natural gas services to approximately 381,000 customers. The company also operates five hydroelectric generation facilities with capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. It also engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Innergex Renewable Energy logo

Innergex Renewable Energy

OTCMKTS:INGXF
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. operates as an independent renewable power producer in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile. It acquires, owns, develops, and operates renewable power-generating and energy storage facilities primarily in hydroelectric, wind, and solar power sectors. The company operates through three segments: Hydroelectric Power Generation, Wind Power Generation, and Solar Power Generation. As of February 21, 2024, it owned and operated 87 facilities with a net installed capacity of 3,600 megawatts, including 41 hydroelectric facilities, 35 wind facilities, 9 solar facilities, and 2 battery energy storage facilities. The company is headquartered in Longueuil, Canada.
NorthWestern Energy Group logo

NorthWestern Energy Group

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.