NWE- NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 6 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$73.75
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $68.65
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$54.16
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$42.67
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
5.9%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
10.1%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+14.6%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+15.7%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
124.22×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.83×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$28M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
3.87%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026
43
days
EPS (TTM)
$2.77
P/E (TTM)
24.8
Fwd P/E
17.3
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
3.87%
5Y Avg Annual
$2.4660
Last Payment
$0.6700
Ex-Date
08/17/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/17/2026 | 09/01/2026 | $0.6700 | 3.90% |
06/15/2026 | 06/30/2026 | $0.6700 | 3.90% |
03/13/2026 | 03/28/2026 | $0.6700 | 3.90% |
12/15/2025 | 12/30/2025 | $0.6600 | 3.85% |
09/15/2025 | 09/30/2025 | $0.6600 | 3.85% |
06/13/2025 | 06/28/2025 | $0.6600 | 3.85% |
03/14/2025 | 03/29/2025 | $0.6600 | 3.85% |
12/13/2024 | 12/28/2024 | $0.6500 | 3.79% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$68.65
Price
$0.6700
Last div. (quarterly)
103
shares
Own 103 NWE shares ($7,070.95) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$7,070.95
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
3.90% yieldEstimate NWE dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$390.39
Per month
$32.53
≈ 145.7 shares at $2.68/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and diversified 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 6,596 miles of electric transmission and 18,946 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 397 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,133 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,939 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 134 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,344 miles of electric transmission and 2,386 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota with approximately 123 transmission and distribution substations; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission, 1,853 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota, and 836 miles of natural gas distribution lines Nebraska. The company provides electricity and/or natural gas to approximately 850,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Location
Sioux Falls, United States
Employees
1,667
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NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) stock trades at $68.65, down 0.85% on the day. With a market capitalization of $4.22 billion, NWE is a mid-cap utilities stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.8, a forward P/E of 17.3 and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.77. Over the most recent period the company reported 15% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 10.1%. Below you'll find NWE's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
NWE - Frequently Asked Questions
Is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) a good stock to buy in 2026?
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 15%, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 124.2). Whether NWE is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is NWE's stock price today?
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) trades at $68.65, down 0.85% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does NWE pay a dividend?
Yes. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share, a dividend yield of 3.87%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 17, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 96% of earnings.
Is NWE overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 24.8×, NWE trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the utilities sector. Its PEG ratio is 2.73. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is NWE's market cap?
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) has a market capitalization of $4.22 billion, classifying it as a mid-cap stock in the Utilities sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.