NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) Stock Price & Analysis
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) closed at USD 77.13 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.35% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 76.1; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 76.36–77.47 on volume of 331,071 shares. Market capitalization is $4.74B, with a 52-week range of USD 58.57–77.47 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (NWE)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold NWE (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.38 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 76.36 (range 70–85).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +30.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +69.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.73, revenue estimate $412M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (NWE)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold NWE. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 0.03% | $3.7M | Reduced -40.5% |
Analysts (NWE)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.38 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 76.36 (low 70, high 85).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $73 → $70 |
| 2026-09-09 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $76 → $73 |
| 2026-07-31 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $62 → $70 |
| 2026-07-22 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Underweight → Equal-Weight | $54 → $62 |
| 2026-07-09 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $73 → $76 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NWE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +30.0% | +69.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +30.1% | +11.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.9% | 20.9% |
| Max drawdown | -10.5% (Apr 2026→Jun 2026) | -22.0% (Apr 2023→Oct 2023) |
NWE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.73 | $0.82 | -10.4% | $412.5M | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.21 | $1.18 | +2.3% | $452.4M | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.74 | $3.75 | -0.4% | $1.74B | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.97 | $3.97 | -0.1% | $1.82B | 9 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 77.13 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.35% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 76.1 |
| Open | USD 76.4 |
| Day Range | USD 76.36 – 77.47 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 58.57 – 77.47 |
| Volume | 331,071 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.74B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (NWE)
Nexqual's technical model rates NWE "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 69.75 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 70.98) |
| MACD | 1.68 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NWE)
Wall Street analysts rate NWE "Buy" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 76.36 (range USD 70–85), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 76.36 |
| High Target | USD 85 |
| Low Target | USD 70 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (NWE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.73 |
| Revenue Estimate | $412.45M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.5 vs est 0.43 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.31 vs est 1.29 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.17 vs est 1.19 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.75 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NWE)
| Total Revenue | $1.69B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +14.60% |
| Gross Margin | +55.59% |
| Operating Margin | +17.34% |
| Profit Margin | +10.13% |
| ROE | +5.93% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.24 |
| Current Ratio | 0.83 |
| Total Cash | $4.18M |
| Total Debt | $3.60B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$130.00M (-8.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NWE)
Nexqual rates NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 56%, operating 17% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $4M cash vs $3.60B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$130M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 2.5% |
Ownership (NWE)
| Insider Ownership | +0.67% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +97.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | 61.52M |
| Float | 61.12M |
| Short % of Float | +4.23% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (NWE)
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. is led by Brian B. Bird, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Brian B. Bird |
|---|---|
| VP & CFO | Crystal Dawn Lail |
| Vice President of Customer Care, Communications & Human Resources | Bobbi L. Schroeppel |
| Vice President of Operations | Jason Merkel |
| Director of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Officer | Travis Meyer |
Major Backers & Investors (NWE)
Notable institutional backers of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. include Franklin Resources, Inc., Franklin Custodian Funds-FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND, Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2.57% |
| Franklin Custodian Funds-FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND | 2.28% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 2.21% |
| Balyasny Asset Management LP | 2.09% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.01% |
| Systematic Financial Management, L.P. | 1.82% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 14.74% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.31% |
| State Street | 3.95% |
| Geode Capital | 2.91% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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