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NASDAQ:NWE

NorthWestern (NWE) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$57.63
+1.62 (+2.89%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$55.77
$57.76
50-Day Range
$56.01
$61.07
52-Week Range
$48.68
$61.69
Volume
294,318 shs
Average Volume
216,962 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.45 billion
P/E Ratio
17.90
Dividend Yield
4.44%
Price Target
$56.56

NorthWestern MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.13 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.9% Downside
$56.56 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.34% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.03
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.53mentions of NorthWestern in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$230,708 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
2.87%
From $3.48 to $3.58 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.18 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

50th out of 84 stocks

Electric & Other Services Combined Industry

14th out of 19 stocks


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About NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) Stock

NorthWestern Corp. engages in generating and distributing electricity and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Electric, Gas, and Other. The Electric segment includes generation, transmission, and distribution of electric utility business as a vertically integrated generation transmission and distribution utility. The Gas segment comprises production, storage, transmission, and distribution of natural gas. The Other segment consists of unallocated corporate costs. The company was founded in November 1923 and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

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NWE Price History

NWE Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/23/2021
Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/14/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Today
6/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/14/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Electric & other services combined
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Utilities
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:NWE
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,530
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$56.56
High Stock Price Forecast
$64.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$46.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-1.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.13
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$183.01 million
Pretax Margin
12.68%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.48 billion
Cash Flow
$6.16 per share
Book Value
$45.04 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
59,233,000
Market Cap
$3.45 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.44

Key Executives

  • Brian B. Bird
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Crystal Dawn Lail
    Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
  • Jeanne M. Vold
    Vice President-Technology
  • Michael L. Nieman
    Chief Audit & Compliance Officer
  • Shannon Heim
    General Counsel & Vice President













NWE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell NorthWestern stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NorthWestern in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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's stock price forecast for 2023?

8 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for NorthWestern's stock. Their NWE share price forecasts range from $46.00 to $64.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $56.56 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.9%.
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How have NWE shares performed in 2023?

NorthWestern's stock was trading at $59.34 at the start of the year. Since then, NWE shares have decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at $57.63.
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When is NorthWestern's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023.
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.

How were NorthWestern's earnings last quarter?

NorthWestern Co. (NASDAQ:NWE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Saturday, October, 23rd. The company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.05. The company earned $325.96 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $293.90 million. NorthWestern had a net margin of 12.12% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.04%. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.59 EPS.

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

NorthWestern declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.64 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $2.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.44%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for NWE
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Is NorthWestern a good dividend stock?

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.57%. 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 79.50%. 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 71.51% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for NWE.

What is NorthWestern's stock symbol?

NorthWestern trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NWE."

Who are NorthWestern's major shareholders?

NorthWestern's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.80%), American Century Companies Inc. (5.99%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.85%), State Street Corp (3.65%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.60%) and First Trust Advisors LP (2.35%). 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?

Shares of NWE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is NorthWestern's stock price today?

One share of NWE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $57.63.

How much money does NorthWestern make?

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) has a market capitalization of $3.45 billion and generates $1.48 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $183.01 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.22 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does NorthWestern have?

The company employs 1,530 workers across the globe.

How can I contact NorthWestern?

NorthWestern's mailing address is 3010 WEST 69TH STREET, SIOUX FALLS SD, 57108. The official website for the company is www.northwesternenergy.com. The company can be reached via phone at (605) 978-2900 or via email at travis.meyer@northwestern.com.

This page (NASDAQ:NWE) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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