About NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE)
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, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company's electric transmission and distribution network consists of approximately 24,660 miles of overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, as well as 385 transmission and distribution substations in Montana; and transmission and distribution network comprises of approximately 3,560 miles of overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, as well as 126 substations in South Dakota. Its natural gas transmission system consists of approximately 2,100 miles of pipeline. The company serves approximately 718,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, the United States. NorthWestern Corporation was founded in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electric & other services combined
Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:NWE
CUSIP66807430
Phone605-978-2900
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.01%
Current Ratio0.47%
Quick Ratio0.39%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio16.28
Forward P/E Ratio15.75
P/E Growth6.67
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.31 billion
Price / Sales2.04
Cash Flow$6.7821 per share
Price / Cash7.94
Book Value$37.02 per share
Price / Book1.45
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.30
Net Income$162.70 million
Net Margins12.46%
Return on Equity9.33%
Return on Assets2.93%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,557
Outstanding Shares49,400,000
NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is NorthWestern's stock symbol?
NorthWestern trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NWE."
How often does NorthWestern pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for NorthWestern?
NorthWestern announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 6th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.55 per share on Thursday, March 29th. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 14th. View NorthWestern's Dividend History.
How were NorthWestern's earnings last quarter?
NorthWestern Co. (NYSE:NWE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February, 12th. The utilities provider reported $0.98 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.04. The utilities provider earned $344.55 million during the quarter. NorthWestern had a return on equity of 9.33% and a net margin of 12.46%. View NorthWestern's Earnings History.
When is NorthWestern's next earnings date?
What guidance has NorthWestern issued on next quarter's earnings?
NorthWestern issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 13th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.30-3.45 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.42.
What price target have analysts set for NWE?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for NorthWestern's shares. Their forecasts range from $52.00 to $58.00. On average, they expect NorthWestern's stock price to reach $54.75 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for NorthWestern.
Are investors shorting NorthWestern?
NorthWestern saw a drop in short interest in the month of March. As of March 29th, there was short interest totalling 769,894 shares, a drop of 46.2% from the March 15th total of 1,429,988 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 771,168 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.0 days. Currently, 1.6% of the shares of the company are sold short.
Who are some of NorthWestern's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to NorthWestern include Vectren (VVC), SCANA (SCG), Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), United Utilities (UU), A2A (A2A), Spark New Zealand (SPKKY), Idacorp (IDA), National Fuel Gas (NFG), VEON (VEON), WGL (WGL), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), Pampa Energia (PAM), Severn Trent (SVT), Allete (ALE), Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE), Portland General Electric (POR), ONE Gas (OGS) and New Jersey Resources (NJR).
Who are NorthWestern's key executives?
NorthWestern's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert C. Rowe Esq., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 62)
- Mr. Brian B. Bird, VP & CFO (Age 58)
- Ms. Heather H. Grahame, VP of Regulatory & Federal Gov. Affairs and Gen. Counsel (Age 63)
- Ms. Bobbi L. Schroeppel, VP of Customer Care, Communications & HR (Age 49)
- Mr. Curtis T. Pohl, VP of Distribution (Age 53)
Has NorthWestern been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about NWE stock have been trending somewhat positive on Friday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. NorthWestern earned a media sentiment score of 0.23 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the utilities provider an impact score of 44.94 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
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, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is NorthWestern's stock price today?
One share of NWE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $53.85.
How big of a company is NorthWestern?
NorthWestern has a market capitalization of $2.68 billion and generates $1.31 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $162.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.30 on an earnings per share basis. NorthWestern employs 1,557 workers across the globe.
How can I contact NorthWestern?
NorthWestern's mailing address is 3010 W 69TH STREET, SIOUX FALLS SD, 57108. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 605-978-2900 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for NorthWestern (NWE)
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NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE) Dividend Information
NorthWestern pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.09%. NWE's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Thursday, March 29. The company has grown its dividend for the last 9 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 9.50% each year. NorthWestern pays out 66.67% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/29/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $2.20 |
| Dividend Yield: | 4.09% |
| Dividend Growth: | 9.50% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 66.67% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
64.33% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
64.52% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 9 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
NorthWestern (NYSE:NWE) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 3/6/2018 | | $0.55 | | 3/14/2018 | 3/15/2018 | 3/29/2018 |
| 2/14/2018 | Quarterly | $0.55 | | 3/14/2018 | 3/15/2018 | 3/30/2018 |
| 11/2/2017 | quarterly | $0.5250 | 3.54% | 12/14/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/29/2017 |
| 7/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.5250 | 3.54% | 9/14/2017 | 9/15/2017 | 9/29/2017 |
| 4/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.5250 | 3.48% | 6/13/2017 | 6/15/2017 | 6/30/2017 |
| 2/17/2017 | quarterly | $0.5250 | 3.64% | 3/13/2017 | 3/15/2017 | 3/31/2017 |
| 10/24/2016 | quarterly | $0.50 | 3.55% | 12/13/2016 | 12/15/2016 | 12/30/2016 |
| 7/25/2016 | quarterly | $0.50 | 3.25% | 9/13/2016 | 9/15/2016 | 9/30/2016 |
| 4/21/2016 | quarterly | $0.50 | 3.55% | 6/13/2016 | 6/15/2016 | 6/30/2016 |
| 2/12/2016 | quarterly | $0.50 | 3.51% | 3/11/2016 | 3/15/2016 | 3/31/2016 |
| 10/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.48 | 3.45% | 12/11/2015 | 12/15/2015 | 12/31/2015 |
| 7/24/2015 | quarterly | $0.48 | 3.73% | 9/11/2015 | 9/15/2015 | 9/30/2015 |
| 4/29/2015 | quarterly | $0.48 | 3.62% | 6/11/2015 | 6/15/2015 | 6/30/2015 |
| 2/13/2015 | quarterly | $0.48 | 3.58% | 3/11/2015 | 3/13/2015 | 3/31/2015 |
| 10/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 3.13% | 12/11/2014 | 12/15/2014 | 12/31/2014 |
| 7/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 3.28% | 9/11/2014 | 9/15/2014 | 9/30/2014 |
| 4/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 3.3% | 6/11/2014 | 6/13/2014 | 6/30/2014 |
| 2/20/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 3.45% | 3/12/2014 | 3/14/2014 | 3/31/2014 |
| 10/24/2013 | quarterly | $0.38 | 3.26% | 12/11/2013 | 12/13/2013 | 12/31/2013 |
| 7/26/2013 | quarterly | $0.38 | 3.61% | 9/11/2013 | 9/13/2013 | 9/30/2013 |
| 4/26/2013 | quarterly | $0.38 | 3.62% | 6/12/2013 | 6/14/2013 | 6/30/2013 |
| 2/15/2013 | quarterly | $0.38 | 3.95% | 3/13/2013 | 3/15/2013 | 3/31/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
NorthWestern (NYSE NWE) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.40%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 94.06%
NorthWestern (NYSE NWE) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 3/2/2018 | Michael R Cashell | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $50.95 | $50,950.00 | |  |
| 2/28/2018 | Jan Robert Horsfall | Director | Sell | 1,800 | $57.38 | $103,284.00 | 5,155 | |
| 2/15/2018 | Patrick R. Corcoran | VP | Sell | 5,100 | $50.97 | $259,947.00 | | |
| 12/1/2017 | Robert C Rowe | CEO | Sell | 3,626 | $64.25 | $232,970.50 | | |
| 9/1/2017 | Robert C. Rowe | CEO | Sell | 3,626 | $60.43 | $219,119.18 | | |
| 8/24/2017 | Jan Robert Horsfall | Director | Sell | 245 | $60.49 | $14,820.05 | 4,205 | |
| 6/5/2017 | Patrick R Corcoran | VP | Sell | 7,487 | $62.72 | $469,584.64 | 13,259 | |
| 5/15/2017 | Robert C. Rowe | CEO | Sell | 7,252 | $60.89 | $441,574.28 | | |
| 5/3/2017 | John D. Hines | VP | Sell | 3,432 | $59.83 | $205,336.56 | | |
| 3/10/2017 | H. Grahame Heather | VP | Sell | 3,975 | $58.31 | $231,782.25 | | |
| 3/8/2017 | Curtis T. Pohl | VP | Sell | 2,900 | $58.75 | $170,375.00 | | |
| 3/7/2017 | Michael R. Cashell | VP | Sell | 4,500 | $58.27 | $262,215.00 | | |
| 3/6/2017 | H. Grahame Heather | VP | Sell | 1,100 | $58.63 | $64,493.00 | | |
| 3/3/2017 | Jan Robert Horsfall | Director | Sell | 1,500 | $58.42 | $87,630.00 | 4,450 | |
| 11/28/2016 | Robert C Rowe | CEO | Sell | 3,011 | $58.00 | $174,638.00 | 130,960 | |
| 9/19/2016 | Robert C Rowe | CEO | Sell | 3,011 | $58.00 | $174,638.00 | 132,843 | |
| 8/2/2016 | Brian B. Bird | CFO | Sell | 9,320 | $60.95 | $568,054.00 | | |
| 7/27/2016 | Curtis T. Pohl | VP | Sell | 2,650 | $60.48 | $160,272.00 | | |
| 6/9/2016 | H. Grahame Heather | VP | Sell | 3,300 | $60.55 | $199,815.00 | 22,501 | |
| 6/7/2016 | Robert C Rowe | CEO | Sell | 7,000 | $59.32 | $415,240.00 | 134,815 | |
| 5/19/2016 | Denton Louis Peoples | Director | Sell | 43,436 | $58.30 | $2,532,318.80 | 3,000 | |
| 4/26/2016 | Jan Robert Horsfall | Director | Sell | 3,200 | $56.38 | $180,416.00 | 2,400 | |
| 3/14/2016 | Bobbi L Schroeppel | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $59.56 | $119,120.00 | 14,971 | |
| 3/10/2016 | Robert C Rowe | CEO | Sell | 4,500 | $60.71 | $273,195.00 | 140,688 | |
| 2/16/2016 | Curtis T. Pohl | VP | Sell | 2,300 | $57.18 | $131,514.00 | | |
| 5/12/2015 | Kendall Kliewer | VP | Sell | 1,433 | $50.74 | $72,710.42 | | |
| 5/5/2015 | Curtis T Pohl | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $51.82 | $51,820.00 | | |
| 3/6/2015 | Curtis T Pohl | VP | Sell | 1,500 | $51.69 | $77,535.00 | | |
| 3/6/2015 | Robert C Rowe | CEO | Sell | 4,230 | $51.68 | $218,606.40 | | |
| 12/10/2014 | H. Grahame Heather | VP | Buy | 6,800 | $53.55 | $364,140.00 | | |
| 11/6/2013 | Brian Bird | CFO | Sell | 11,000 | $46.14 | $507,540.00 | 44,925 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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