NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $4.56B
- P/E (TTM)
- 26.62
- Forward P/E
- 35.03
- Dividend yield
- 3.61%
- 52-week range
- $58.15$76.00
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 535.12K
NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $73.89 - $75.16 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $76.00 |
| 52-Week Low | $58.15 |
| Open | $74.17 |
| Volume (last close) | 292.55K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 535.12K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.69B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 171.37M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -192.16M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.77 |
| Profit Margin | 10.13% |
| Operating Margin | 18.84% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 5.92% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.24 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.67 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
| Payout Ratio | 96.22% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 4.56B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 61.77M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 26.62 |
| Forward P/E | 35.03 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.70 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.58 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.72 |
| 50-Day MA | $70.42 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $69.77 |
| 1-Year Change | +24.62% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
NorthWestern Energy Group at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has a market capitalization of $4.56B. The stock trades at 26.6× trailing earnings, 35.0× forward earnings and 2.7× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $171.37M on revenue of $1.69B (a 10.1% profit margin) and burned $192.16M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 10.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $4.18M in cash and securities against $3.59B of debt, a net debt position of $3.58B.
NorthWestern Energy Group pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.67 per share a year, a 3.61% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 96% payout ratio and 20 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 24.6% over the past year. At $74.72 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $58.15 to $76.00, above its 200-day moving average of $69.77.
Based on 5 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $70.25, 6.0% below the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About NorthWestern Energy Group
What is the current stock price for NWE?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, NWE stock trades at $74.72. The 52-week range is $58.15–$76.00, with a day range of $73.89–$75.16.
What is the P/E ratio for NWE?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, NorthWestern Energy Group's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 26.6, meaning investors pay $26.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 35.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. NorthWestern Energy Group operates in the Utilities sector.
Does NWE pay dividends?
Yes, NorthWestern Energy Group pays a 3.61% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($2.67 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 96.2%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 17, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for NWE?
Based on ratings from 5 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for NWE is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $70.25, a 6.0% downside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $74.72.
What is the market cap of NWE?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, NorthWestern Energy Group's market capitalization is $4.62B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. NorthWestern Energy Group operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.