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NYSE:NWE

NorthWestern (NWE) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$50.50
-0.41 (-0.81%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$50.43
$51.03
50-Day Range
$49.39
$58.01
52-Week Range
$48.68
$61.24
Volume
288,145 shs
Average Volume
354,115 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.03 billion
P/E Ratio
16.83
Dividend Yield
5.07%
Price Target
$54.38

NorthWestern MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.13 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.7% Upside
$54.38 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.19mentions of NorthWestern in the last 14 days
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.07%
From $3.44 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.

1.82 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

75th out of 86 stocks

Electric & Other Services Combined Industry

18th out of 19 stocks


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About NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE) Stock

NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility Operations; Natural Gas Utility Operations; and Other. 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 6,597 miles of electric transmission and 18,534 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 121 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,235 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,099 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 135 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,308 miles of electric transmission and 2,342 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota with approximately 121 transmission and distribution substations; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,545 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company serves approximately 764,200 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

NWE Price History

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NWE Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/14/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
Last Earnings
7/24/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend
9/14/2023
Today
9/22/2023
Dividend Payable
9/29/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/23/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

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

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$54.38
High Stock Price Forecast
$64.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$48.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+7.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.13
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$183.01 million
Pretax Margin
12.29%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.48 billion
Cash Flow
$5.82 per share
Book Value
$42.12 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
59,478,000
Market Cap
$3.03 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.45
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Brian B. Bird (Age 63)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $943.04k
  • Ms. Crystal Dawn Lail (Age 45)
    VP & CFO
    Comp: $683.28k
  • Mr. Curtis T. Pohl (Age 58)
    VP of Asset Management & Bus. Devel.
    Comp: $510.69k
  • Mr. Travis Meyer
    Director of Corp. Fin. & Investor Relations Officer
  • Ms. Jeanne M. Vold (Age 56)
    VP of Technology
  • Mr. Michael L. Nieman
    Chief Audit & Compliance Officer
  • Ms. Shannon M. Heim (Age 50)
    VP of Federal Gov. Affairs & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Bobbi L. Schroeppel (Age 54)
    VP of Customer Care, Communications & HR
  • Mr. Daniel L. Rausch
    Treasurer & Corp. Devel. Officer
  • Mr. Timothy P. Olson
    Sr. Corp. Counsel & Corp. Sec.













NWE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell NorthWestern stock right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NorthWestern in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings 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's stock price forecast for 2023?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for NorthWestern's stock. Their NWE share price forecasts range from $48.00 to $64.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $54.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have NWE shares performed in 2023?

NorthWestern's stock was trading at $59.34 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, NWE shares have decreased by 14.9% and is now trading at $50.50.
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When is NorthWestern's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 23rd 2023.
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How were NorthWestern's earnings last quarter?

NorthWestern Co. (NYSE:NWE) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July, 24th. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.16. The firm earned $290.50 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $341.90 million. NorthWestern had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.53% and a net margin of 11.67%.

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

NorthWestern announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, July 24th. Investors of record on Friday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.64 per share on Friday, September 29th. This represents a $2.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.07%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 14th.
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Is NorthWestern a good dividend stock?

NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE) pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.93%. 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 85.33%. 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.
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What other stocks do shareholders of NorthWestern own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other NorthWestern 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).

What is NorthWestern's stock symbol?

NorthWestern trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) 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. (14.94%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.84%), State Street Corp (3.63%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.63%), Franklin Resources Inc. (2.27%) and River Road Asset Management LLC (2.21%). 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 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 $50.50.

How much money does NorthWestern make?

NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE) has a market capitalization of $3.03 billion and generates $1.48 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $183.01 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.00 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, United States. 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 investor.relations@northwestern.com.

This page (NYSE:NWE) was last updated on 9/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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