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NYSE:NWE

NorthWestern Stock Forecast, Price & News

$50.81
-1.06 (-2.04 %)
(As of 10/19/2020 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$50.70
Now: $50.81▼
$52.32
50-Day Range
$48.01
MA: $50.60▼
$52.69
52-Week Range
$45.06
Now: $50.81▼
$80.52
Volume278,362 shs
Average Volume367,472 shs
Market Capitalization$2.57 billion
P/E Ratio16.77
Dividend Yield4.63%
Beta0.26
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates through Electric Operations and Natural Gas Operations segments. It generates, 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's natural gas transmission system covers approximately 4,810 miles of pipeline. It serves approximately 734,800 customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, the United States. NorthWestern Corporation was founded in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™

Analyst Opinion: 3.3Community Rank: 2.0Dividend Strength: 3.3Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 1.9 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

2.30 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Electric & other services combined
Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities
SectorUtilities
Current SymbolNYSE:NWE
Previous Symbol
CUSIP66807430
CIK73088
Webwww.northwesternenergy.com
Phone605-978-2900
Employees1,533

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.06
Current Ratio0.61
Quick Ratio0.47

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio16.77
Forward P/E Ratio15.17
P/E Growth4.41

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$1.26 billion
Price / Sales2.04
Cash Flow$7.08 per share
Price / Cash Flow7.18
Book Value$40.42 per share
Price / Book1.26

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.42
Net Income$202.12 million
Net Margins12.74%
Return on Equity7.89%
Return on Assets2.72%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares50,576,000
Market Cap$2.57 billion
Next Earnings Date11/3/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
$50.81
-1.06 (-2.04 %)
(As of 10/19/2020 12:00 AM ET)
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NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE) Frequently Asked Questions

How has NorthWestern's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

NorthWestern's stock was trading at $70.96 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, NWE stock has decreased by 28.4% and is now trading at $50.81.
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Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of NorthWestern?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NorthWestern in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
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When is NorthWestern's next earnings date?

NorthWestern is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 3rd 2020.
View our earnings forecast for NorthWestern.

How were NorthWestern's earnings last quarter?

NorthWestern Co. (NYSE:NWE) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 28th. The utilities provider reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.07. The utilities provider had revenue of $269.36 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $252.41 million. NorthWestern had a net margin of 12.74% and a return on equity of 7.89%. The firm's revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.50 EPS.
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How often does NorthWestern pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for NorthWestern?

NorthWestern announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 28th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share on Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.72%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 14th.
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What guidance has NorthWestern issued on next quarter's earnings?

NorthWestern issued an update on its FY20 earnings guidance on Thursday, September, 10th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.30-3.35 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.33.

What price target have analysts set for NWE?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for NorthWestern's stock. Their forecasts range from $59.00 to $71.00. On average, they anticipate NorthWestern's stock price to reach $63.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are some of NorthWestern's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to NorthWestern include Dominion Energy (D), Sempra Energy (SRE), WEC Energy Group (WEC), Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), Consolidated Edison (ED), DTE Energy (DTE), PG&E (PCG), Ameren (AEE), CMS Energy (CMS), Alliant Energy (LNT), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), NiSource (NI), MDU Resources Group (MDU), Black Hills (BKH) and Avista (AVA).
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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).

Who are NorthWestern's key executives?

NorthWestern's management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Robert C. Rowe Esq., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 64, Pay $1.5M)
  • Mr. Brian B. Bird, Chief Financial Officer (Age 60, Pay $842.16k)
  • Ms. Heather H. Grahame, VP of Regulatory & Federal Gov. Affairs and Gen. Counsel (Age 65, Pay $761.6k)
  • Ms. Bobbi L. Schroeppel, VP of Customer Care, Communications & HR (Age 51, Pay $486.86k)
  • Ms. Crystal Dawn Lail, VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 42)

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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.81%), Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. (0.28%), First PREMIER Bank (0.25%), Whitehelm Capital Pty Ltd (0.12%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.07%) and Redpoint Investment Management Pty Ltd (0.05%). Company insiders that own NorthWestern stock include Bobbi L Schroeppel, Curtis T Pohl, H Grahame Heather, Jan Robert Horsfall, Michael R Cashell and Robert C Rowe.
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Which institutional investors are selling NorthWestern stock?

NWE stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co., Hennessy Advisors Inc., First PREMIER Bank, CWM LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.. Company insiders that have sold NorthWestern company stock in the last year include Curtis T Pohl, H Grahame Heather, Jan Robert Horsfall, and Robert C Rowe.
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Which institutional investors are buying NorthWestern stock?

NWE stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including North Star Investment Management Corp., Pacer Advisors Inc., Sound Income Strategies LLC, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Whitehelm Capital Pty Ltd, Diversified Trust Co, Cox Capital Mgt LLC, and Redpoint Investment Management Pty Ltd.
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How do I buy shares of NorthWestern?

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

What is NorthWestern's stock price today?

One share of NWE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $50.81.

How big of a company is NorthWestern?

NorthWestern has a market capitalization of $2.57 billion and generates $1.26 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $202.12 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.42 on an earnings per share basis. NorthWestern employs 1,533 workers across the globe.

What is NorthWestern's official website?

The official website for NorthWestern is www.northwesternenergy.com.

How can I contact NorthWestern?

NorthWestern's mailing address is 3010 WEST 69TH STREET, SIOUX FALLS SD, 57108. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 605-978-2900 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 10/19/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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