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NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.

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Capitalizzazione di mercato: US$4.4b

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Panoramica del titolo

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., che opera come NorthWestern Energy, fornisce elettricità e gas naturale a clienti residenziali, commerciali e industriali diversificati. Maggiori dettagli

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Valutazione1/6
Crescita futura1/6
Prestazioni passate2/6
Salute finanziaria0/6
Dividendi3/6

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Prezzi storici delle azioni
Prezzo attuale dell'azioneUS$72.41
Massimo di 52 settimaneUS$75.18
Minimo di 52 settimaneUS$50.46
Beta0.38
Variazione di 1 mese3.90%
Variazione a 3 mesi6.20%
Variazione di 1 anno26.95%
Variazione a 3 anni22.50%
Variazione a 5 anni11.06%
Variazione dall'IPO190.22%

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Nuova analisi May 02

Merger And Data Center Hurdles Will Expose Long Term Earnings Fragility

Catalysts About NorthWestern Energy Group NorthWestern Energy Group is a regulated utility that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

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Nuova analisi May 02

Merger And Data Center Hurdles Will Expose Long Term Earnings Fragility

Catalysts About NorthWestern Energy Group NorthWestern Energy Group is a regulated utility that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Apr 25

NWE: Higher P/E Assumptions And Dividend Step Up Will Shape Risk Reward

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for NorthWestern Energy Group from $65.42 to $69.10, as recent price target increases and updated assumptions on revenue growth and future P/E expectations have contributed to a higher overall valuation view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has clustered around higher price targets and at least one upgrade, which feeds directly into a higher fair value estimate for NorthWestern Energy Group.
Nuova analisi Apr 17

Merger With Black Hills And Data Center Demand Will Transform Long Term Prospects

Catalysts About NorthWestern Energy Group NorthWestern Energy Group is a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Apr 10

NWE: Mixed Rating Shifts And Dividend Move Will Shape Risk Reward Balance

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for NorthWestern Energy Group from $63.40 to about $65.42, citing recent price target increases and mixed rating changes across firms as they reassess assumptions around growth, profitability and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research on NorthWestern Energy Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution as analysts refresh their models around growth, execution and valuation.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Mar 27

NWE: Mixed Rating Shifts And Dividend Increase Will Shape Risk Reward Balance

Narrative Update on NorthWestern Energy Group The consensus analyst price target for NorthWestern Energy Group has been lifted by a few dollars, supported by recent $5 and $1 upward target revisions from BMO Capital and Barclays, even as another firm turned more cautious on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on NorthWestern Energy Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with some analysts lifting their price targets and others turning more skeptical on the risk and reward trade off at current levels.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Mar 12

NWE: Mixed Rating Shifts And Dividend Increase Will Shape Forward Outlook

The analyst price target for NorthWestern Energy Group has been raised by $5, with recent research citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers behind the shift. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on NorthWestern Energy Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with some analysts lifting price targets and at least one turning more cautious on the shares.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Feb 24

NWE: Mixed Rating Shifts And Dividend Plans Will Shape Forward Outlook

NorthWestern Energy Group's fair value estimate has been adjusted to $63.40 from $62.60, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on growth, margins, and future P/E, following recent shifts in price targets at major firms, including raises from BMO Capital and Barclays, alongside a downgrade from Wells Fargo. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on NorthWestern Energy Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution around execution, growth expectations, and how the stock is valued against its updated fair value estimate of $63.40.
Seeking Alpha Feb 15

NorthWestern Energy: This Ignored Utility Could Profit From The Data Center Boom

Summary NorthWestern Energy Group offers a 3.84% yield, recently raised its dividend, and trades at an attractive valuation despite strong recent share price outperformance. NWE is positioned for growth as Montana and South Dakota attract data center development, driving significant capital investment and potential upside to earnings projections. The company targets 4%-6% annual EPS growth over five years, with total return potential of 8%-10% annually when including dividends. Dividend sustainability is solid on a cash flow basis, but the most recent increase lagged inflation, tempering income growth for shareholders. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Feb 09

NWE: Mixed Rating Shifts And Meeting Plans Will Shape Forward Outlook

Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their price target for NorthWestern Energy Group, tying the move, which includes at least one US$1 increase, to mixed recent research that combines a higher target from some firms with a more cautious stance from others. Analyst Commentary Recent research on NorthWestern Energy Group sends a mixed signal, with one firm lifting its price target by US$1 while another adopts a more cautious stance and downgrades the shares.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Jan 26

NWE: EPS Framework Capital Plan And Merger Steps Will Guide Outlook

Narrative Update on NorthWestern Energy Group Analysts have inched their average price target for NorthWestern Energy Group higher by about $0.40, pointing to slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent earnings, reaffirmed long term EPS guidance, and updated capital investment plans. Analyst Commentary Recent research on NorthWestern Energy Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution as analysts react to updated guidance, capital plans, and the pending merger with Black Hills Corporation.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Jan 11

NWE: EPS Guidance Capital Plan And Merger Progress Will Shape Outlook

Analysts have made only a marginal adjustment to their price target framework for NorthWestern Energy Group, reflecting steady fair value assumptions around $62.20 per share and supported by the affirmed 4% to 6% long term EPS growth guidance, the ongoing $2.7b capital plan, and recent coverage initiation at Equal Weight with a $58 target. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on NorthWestern Energy Group focus on earnings visibility, capital plans, and the potential implications of the proposed merger with Black Hills Corporation.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Dec 27

NWE: EPS Guidance And Merger Progress Will Shape Moderate Multiyear Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on NorthWestern Energy Group modestly higher to reflect slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, supported by reaffirmed 4% to 6% EPS growth guidance, a $2.7 billion 2025 to 2029 capital plan, and consistent earnings outperformance. Analyst Commentary Analysts highlight that NorthWestern Energy's reaffirmed guidance and capital plan support a stable, modest growth profile but also note execution and financing risks that could weigh on valuation if not managed carefully.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Dec 13

NWE Q3 Momentum And Merger Progress Will Shape Moderate Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on NorthWestern Energy Group to approximately $62 from about $59. They cite the company’s better than expected recent results, slightly improved margin outlook, and reaffirmed earnings and capital investment plans as key supports for a higher fair value, despite a marginally higher discount rate and somewhat slower projected revenue growth.
Seeking Alpha Mar 22

Northwestern Energy Group: A Moment In The Sun

Summary Northwestern Energy is benefiting from investors looking to utilities as one way of investing for the AI surge. Management aims for 4-6% earnings growth, but faces uncertainties due to pending rate reviews and reliance on external energy sources. Northwestern's $2.74 billion capital plan is a baseline to be funded by operating cash and debt, however opportunities beyond the specific scope of the plan would likely require new equity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 17

NorthWestern Energy: Financially Strong Utility Appears Fairly Valued At Best

Summary NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. serves sparsely populated areas but enjoys stable revenues and high dividend yield, appealing to income-focused investors. The company’s customer base is growing, particularly in Montana, which supports incremental revenue growth going forward. Montana has a lower unemployment rate than the US average, but the Philadelphia Fed casts doubt on the official figures. This could suggest weakness among NWE's customers. NorthWestern Energy has managed to limit its exposure to rising interest rates better than many peers, maintaining a relatively low net debt-to-equity ratio. NWE stock may underperform peers due to lower growth expectations, but its stable cash flows and essential services provide a reliable income source. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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Nuova analisi Sep 04

Expanding Market Reach And Calculated Investments Propel Future Growth And Stability

Strategic acquisitions and rate base growth indicate an emphasis on expanding market presence and ensuring steady revenue through increased customer base and infrastructure investments.
Seeking Alpha Jun 30

Northwestern Energy Group: Risk To Capital Plan From Regulation

Summary Northwestern Energy does not have sufficient capacity, but is attempting to efficiently deploy $2.5 billion in capital to expand its production. A significant part of the plan involved taking over coal-based power generation with limited capital deployment. However, an EPA regulation has put this in potential jeopardy. Northwestern Energy is fairly valued, and shares identical types of risks as many others in the utility sector. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 24

NorthWestern Energy Group: Attractive Yield But Limited Growth

Summary NorthWestern Energy has received regulatory approvals to increase rates in Montana and South Dakota. It is currently unable to generate all the energy necessary to serve its customers, leading to significant capex investments and higher debt expected in the future. Shares are in a fair value range, but the dividend offers a strong yield, and shares can be considered in a defensive or income-oriented portfolio. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Jul 11

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of NorthWestern Corporation (NASDAQ:NWE)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, NorthWestern fair value estimate is US$69.99 With US$56.16...
Articolo di analisi May 23

Returns On Capital At NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) Have Stalled

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Articolo di analisi May 02

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.64

NorthWestern Corporation's ( NASDAQ:NWE ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...
Articolo di analisi Apr 10

Calculating The Fair Value Of NorthWestern Corporation (NASDAQ:NWE)

Key Insights NorthWestern's estimated fair value is US$64.42 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$61.07...
Articolo di analisi Feb 22

Industry Analysts Just Made A Notable Upgrade To Their NorthWestern Corporation (NASDAQ:NWE) Revenue Forecasts

NorthWestern Corporation ( NASDAQ:NWE ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...
Articolo di analisi Feb 21

NorthWestern's (NASDAQ:NWE) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

NorthWestern Corporation ( NASDAQ:NWE ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 31st of...
Articolo di analisi Jan 19

Some Investors May Be Worried About NorthWestern's (NASDAQ:NWE) Returns On Capital

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Articolo di analisi Dec 08

A Look At The Fair Value Of NorthWestern Corporation (NASDAQ:NWE)

Does the December share price for NorthWestern Corporation ( NASDAQ:NWE ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we...
Articolo di analisi Oct 18

The Returns At NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) Aren't Growing

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Seeking Alpha Oct 05

NorthWestern: An Underperforming High-Dividend Stock With A Muted Growth Outlook

Summary The Utilities sector has given back its 2022 gains in recent weeks. One firm with a focus on natural gas generation and a big dividend looks fairly priced, but its earnings growth prospects appear limited. NWE's chart is trendless over the long-term, and shares have been moving lower since early 2022. The Utilities sector has pulled back sharply from its 2022 high, but the defensive group remains in an uptrend dating back to the lows of early 2022. The slow & steady niche of the S&P 500 is rather expensively priced, but there are some bargains out there. Moreover, you can capture strong dividend yields in Utilities. One Nasdaq-listed name with clean energy operations in the upper Midwest and Mountain/West regions pays a big yield, but is it a buy now? Utilities Trending Up, NorthWestern A Relative Loser Stockcharts.com According to Bank of America Global Research, NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) is a public regulated utility that provides electricity and natural gas services throughout Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The company generates and distributes electricity as NorthWestern Energy, with its main businesses segmented between electric operations and natural gas operations. The company's electric business represents 80% of total gross margin, with the remainder coming from gas operations. The South Dakota-based $2.9 billion market cap Multi-Utilities industry company within the Utilities sector trades at a near-market price-to-earnings multiple of 15.9 using its last 12-month GAAP earnings. The firm pays a high 4.9% dividend yield, according to The Wall Street Journal. Recent positive regulatory developments in Montana are a bullish tailwind for NWE, but downside risks include the potential for negative legislative rulings along with the possibility that rate changes will not be swift enough to recoup costs. Amid a volatile interest rate environment, financing costs for the utility could be particularly uncertain in the years ahead. Finally, wildfire and other natural disaster risks make future capex expenditures unknown. On valuation, analysts at BofA see NorthWestern's earnings falling this year, but then rebounding modestly in 2023. The longer-term outlook into 2024 shows a very low EPS growth rate. All the while, though, NWE's dividend should be on the rise despite negative free cash flow. With an attractive P/E multiple compared to some other Utility stocks, the firm's EV/EBITDA ratio is somewhat elevated given its D- growth rating by Seeking Alpha. Overall, the valuation picture is not all that compelling to me. NorthWestern Earnings, Valuation, And Dividend Forecasts BofA Global Research Looking ahead, Wall Street Horizon shows an unconfirmed Q3 earnings date of Monday, October 24 after market close for NorthWestern. That's not all as the firm's management team is expected to present at the EEI 57th Annual Financial Conference in mid-November. Both corporate event dates could feature enhanced stock price volatility. Corporate Event Calendar Wall Street Horizon The Technical Take NWE has historically found support in the upper $40s. I went back 10 years to review the weekly price action on shares given the sideways price action for much of 2022. After the stock broke below support in the $53 to $54 range just a few weeks ago, it retested long-term support just below $80 with success. Still, the bulls have their work cut out for them in order to get NWE back above not only the $53 to $54 zone but also to break the downtrend off the early 2020 peak. I see the trendless price action that has been ongoing for the better part of the past 8 years continuing until the stock climbs above, say, $63 on a weekly closing basis.
Seeking Alpha Sep 13

NorthWestern goes ex-dividend tomorrow

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) had declared $0.63/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Payable Sept. 30; for shareholders of record Sept. 15; ex-div Sept. 14. See NWE Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Articolo di analisi Aug 25

Is There An Opportunity With NorthWestern Corporation's (NASDAQ:NWE) 28% Undervaluation?

How far off is NorthWestern Corporation ( NASDAQ:NWE ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data...
Seeking Alpha Jul 28

NorthWestern Non-GAAP EPS of $0.54 beats by $0.01, revenue of $323M beats by $42.45M

NorthWestern press release (NASDAQ:NWE): Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.54 beats by $0.01. Revenue of $323M (+8.3% Y/Y) beats by $42.45M.
Seeking Alpha Jul 21

NorthWestern Corporation: Strong Renewable Focus But Expensive

NorthWestern Corporation operates in some of the most rural parts of the country, providing electric and natural gas to people in the northernmost states. The area that the company serves is one of the most rapidly growing regions in the country, which positions it well for growth simply by serving more people. The company is much more aggressive than its peers at the use of renewables for generation, which may appeal to the ESG crowd. The company has a very strong balance sheet and a high dividend yield that appears to be quite secure. The stock is incredibly expensive relative to its peers, so it may make sense to wait for a better entry point. NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) is an electric and natural gas utility that services customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. Admittedly, this is not a region that will immediately come to the minds of most investors when they are looking for a utility investment because it is one of the most rural areas of the country. The company still has many of the characteristics that have long made utilities a favorite holding among conservative investors, however. The most important of these are that the company has remarkably stable cash flows that are independent of conditions in the broader economy and a very high dividend yield. NorthWestern Corporation boasts a 4.41% yield at the current market price, which is not only well above the broader market but the utility sector in general. This will almost certainly attract income seekers, but unfortunately, NorthWestern Corporation is incredibly expensive at the current stock price, so it might pay to be cautious before making an investment in the company. About NorthWestern Corporation As stated in the introduction, NorthWestern Corporation is an electric and natural gas utility that operates in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park: NorthWestern Corporation Investor Presentation As we can clearly see, this is one of the most rural regions of the United States as the company's operations cover most of Montana, but it only has 391,400 electric and 206,600 natural gas customers in the state. Likewise, the company only has 64,200 electric and 48,600 customers in South Dakota despite covering much of the eastern part of the state. This relatively small customer base does not stop the company from possessing the characteristics of utility companies that many investors appreciate, however. The most important of these is financial stability, which we can verify by looking at the company's operating cash flows. This chart shows the company's trailing twelve-month operating cash flows over time: Seeking Alpha (all figures in millions of U.S. dollars) The reason for this general stability should be fairly obvious. After all, NorthWestern Corporation provides a product that is generally considered to be a necessity for our modern way of life. As such, most of its customers will prioritize paying their utility bills ahead of other more discretionary expenses during times when money gets tight. This works well to protect the company against the financial impact of recessions. This may be important today since the Atlanta Federal Reserve is currently predicting that the national gross domestic product declined by 1.2% in the second quarter, which would mean that the country is officially in a recession. Investors in NorthWestern Corporation do not have to worry about this however since the company will keep on generating cash flow and paying its dividend. As investors, we are not satisfied with mere stability, however, as we want to see growth. Fortunately, NorthWestern Corporation is positioned to deliver that. One way in which it will accomplish this is by growing its rate base. The rate base is the value of the company's assets upon which regulators allow the company to earn a specified rate of return. As this rate of return is a percentage, any increase in the company's rate base allows it to increase the price that it charges its customers in order to earn that specified return. The usual way that a company increases the size of its rate base is by investing money into modernizing, upgrading, or possibly even expanding its infrastructure. NorthWestern Corporation is planning on doing exactly this. The company is planning on investing approximately $2.4 billion into this task over the 2022 to 2026 period: NorthWestern Corporation Investor Presentation This capital investment program can be expected to grow NorthWestern Corporation's rate base at a 4% to 5% compound annual growth rate over the period. This is not the only thing that will work to grow NorthWestern Corporation's earnings in the period, though. It may be somewhat surprising to learn that the company's service area is one of the more rapidly growing regions of the country. This is particularly true in Montana, which is where more than 80% of the company's profits are sourced. This state is expected to see its population increase by 4.83% over the 2022 to 2027 period, which is quite a bit above the 3.21% population increase projected for the United States: NorthWestern Corporation Investor Relations This is actually quite nice since population growth in its service area is the only realistic way for the company to increase the number of customers that it has paying for its services. After all, NorthWestern Corporation is confined to a single geographic area and cannot really expand to other areas. It is not like we all have wires from multiple electric companies running to our homes, of course, The company's ability to increase its prices also is somewhat limited because regulators only allow the company to earn a certain percentage of its rate base. Thus, it is much more dependent on population growth in its service area than many other firms would be. Overall, the company expects the population growth and the rate base growth to allow it to increase its earnings per share at a 3% to 6% compound annual growth rate over the 2022 to 2026 period. When we combine this with the stock's 4.41% current yield, investors can expect to earn a 7.5% to 10.5% annual total return over the period, which is certainly not unattractive for a conservative utility company. The low end of this range is a bit less than what some of the company's peers will likely deliver, however. Over the past several years, we have seen a growing level of demand from both consumers and investors for the companies that they do business with to have sustainable operations. In the case of a utility like NorthWestern Corporation, this means replacing fossil fuel-driven power plants with renewable ones. NorthWestern Corporation has a bit less work to do than many of its peers in this area because the geography of its service area lends itself quite well to the generation of "clean" energy, especially hydroelectric power. NorthWestern Corporation currently derives 56% of its electric generation from carbon-free sources, which is quite a bit higher than the 40% national average among all utilities: NorthWestern Corporation Investor Presentation NorthWestern Corporation is certainly not resting on its laurels with the status quo here, however. In fact, the company has the ambition of achieving fully net-zero carbon emissions across its entire business by 2050. One of the ways that the company is doing this is replacing some of its remaining fossil fuel-driven power plants, especially the coal-powered ones, with renewable sources of energy like wind and solar. Unfortunately, one of the biggest problems with wind and solar power is that they are unreliable. After all, solar panels do not produce electricity when the sun is not shining and wind turbines do not work when the air is still (or ironically when it is blowing too quickly). NorthWestern Corporation is embarking on a project that is intended to correct this problem. This project is the Yellowstone County Generating Station. This is a natural gas-fired power plant that is capable of generating approximately 175 megawatts of power. NorthWestern Corporation will not be running the plant continually, though. Rather, the plan is to fire up each of the separate turbines contained in the plant on an as-needed basis in order to ensure that the grid remains reliable and able to support the needs of its customers when the company's renewables alone are not able to accomplish this. The use of natural gas turbines to support renewable energy generation is a very common strategy being used in the industry, as I have pointed out in many previous articles. It seems likely that the company will be deploying more plants like this after the current 2026 planning horizon as it seeks to achieve its net-zero carbon emission goals but it has not revealed any plans to do this yet. Fundamentals Of Electricity And Natural Gas The utility sector in general has long been a favorite of conservative investors such as retirees, but lately it has been attracting attention from young investors that would normally not be interested in such a low-growth sector. This is especially true of electric utilities, but notably not natural gas ones, which may be one reason why electric utilities tend to trade at significantly higher valuations. The reason for the interest among this group is the widely-promoted trend toward electrification, which has been frequently discussed by politicians and media personalities. At its core, electrification refers to the conversion of things that are historically powered by fossil fuels to the use of electricity instead. The most commonly cited things to be converted are transportation (electric vehicles) and space heating, but there are other things that could be converted as well. As space heating is the primary use of natural gas supplied by utilities, we can quickly see why such a conversion would significantly increase the consumption of electricity in favor of natural gas. Unfortunately for the proponents of electrification, the United States Energy Information Administration ("EIA") does not believe that the electrification trend will play out anywhere near as strongly as many believe. According to the agency, the national consumption of electricity will only increase at a 1% to 2% rate over the next thirty years: EIA 2022 Annual Energy Outlook This is nowhere close to the growth rate that we would expect were wide swathes of the American economy to convert from fossil fuels to electricity. Indeed, I detailed the impact on consumption that electric vehicles alone would have in a previous article. The agency is most likely correct that the electrification movement will take longer than many people expect. One of the major reasons for this is basic economics. For starters, electricity is considerably less efficient at generating heat than fossil fuels so it is much more expensive to use for space heating purposes. According to the Energy Information Administration, it can cost nearly four times as much to heat a home with electricity as with natural gas: New Jersey Resources/Data from EIA It is highly unlikely that very many people will be willing to have their heating bills increase to this degree simply to reduce their consumption of natural gas. This is particularly true for people of limited means. Thus, it seems very unlikely that natural gas will be displaced by electricity anytime soon, which greatly weakens the investment thesis of those people that have been buying electric utilities in order to get access to the outsized profits that electrification would bring to these companies. However, it also means that NorthWestern Corporation's natural gas utility business is in no particular danger in the near future. Overall, the company should continue to grow its earnings at a slow and steady rate going forward, just as we discussed in this article. Financial Considerations It is always important to look at the way that a company finances its operations before making an investment in it. This is because debt is a riskier way to finance a company than equity because debt must be repaid at maturity. As this is typically accomplished by issuing new debt to pay off the maturing debt, this can cause the company's interest costs to increase following the rollover, depending on broader market conditions. This is a concern that may be particularly relevant today given the rising interest rate environment. In addition to this, a company must make regular payments on its debt if it is to remain solvent. Thus, any decline in cash flows may push the company into financial distress if it has too much debt. Although utilities like NorthWestern Corporation tend to enjoy remarkably stable cash flows, bankruptcies are certainly not unheard of in the sector. One metric that we can use to analyze a company's debt load is the net debt-to-equity ratio. This ratio tells us the degree to which the company is financing its operations with debt as opposed to wholly-owned funds. It also tells us how well the company's equity will cover its debt obligations in the event of a bankruptcy or liquidation event, which is arguably more important. As of March 31, 2022 (the most recent date for which data is currently available), NorthWestern Corporation had a net debt of $2.5093 billion compared to $2.367 billion in shareholders' equity. This gives the company a net debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. Here is how that compares to some of the company's peers: Company Net Debt-to-Equity NorthWestern Corporation 1.06 DTE Energy (DTE) 2.08 Eversource Energy (ES) 1.39 Exelon Corporation (EXC) 1.57 CMS Energy (CMS) 1.62 FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) 2.61 As we can clearly see, NorthWestern Corporation has a much lower leverage ratio than that of its peers. This is a positive sign that should be somewhat comforting to more risk-averse investors. This is because this is a clear indication that the company is not using too much debt with regard to its financial structure. Thus, investors should not have to worry too much about the risks with the company's leverage. Dividend Analysis One of the reasons why many investors purchase shares of utility companies like NorthWestern Corporation is because of the high yields that they pay out. This company is certainly no exception to this as it yields 4.41% at the current price, which is significantly above the 1.53% yield of the S&P 500 index (SPY). It is also well above the 2.27% yield of the utility index (IDU), which only adds to its appeal. In addition to all of this, NorthWestern Corporation also has a history of raising its dividend on an annual basis: Seeking Alpha The company's track record of steady dividend growth is particularly attractive during inflationary times, such as the one that we are currently encountering in the United States. This is because inflation is steadily reducing the number of goods and services that we can buy with the dividend. This is something that anyone that has been to a grocery store recently has seen firsthand. The fact that the company pays us more money each and every year helps to offset this effect and assists us in maintaining our standard of living. As is always the case though, it is critical that we ensure that the company can actually afford the dividend that it pays out. After all, we do not want to be the victims of a dividend cut since that would both slash our incomes and most likely cause the stock price to decline. The usual way that we analyze a company's ability to afford its dividend is by looking at its free cash flow. A company's free cash flow is the money that is generated by its ordinary operations and is left over after the company pays all its bills and makes all necessary capital expenditures. This is therefore the money that can be used for things such as reducing debt, buying back stock, or issuing a dividend.
Articolo di analisi Jul 19

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...

Rendimenti per gli azionisti

NWEUS Integrated UtilitiesUS Mercato
7D0.1%-3.5%2.1%
1Y26.9%8.7%30.6%

Ritorno vs Industria: NWE ha superato il US Integrated Utilities che ha restituito 8.7 % nell'ultimo anno.

Rendimento vs Mercato: NWE ha avuto una performance inferiore al mercato US che ha registrato un rendimento 30.6 % nell'ultimo anno.

Volatilità dei prezzi

Is NWE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NWE volatility
NWE Average Weekly Movement3.4%
Integrated Utilities Industry Average Movement2.7%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Prezzo delle azioni stabile: NWE non ha avuto una volatilità dei prezzi significativa negli ultimi 3 mesi rispetto al mercato US.

Volatilità nel tempo: La volatilità settimanale ( 3% ) di NWE è rimasta stabile nell'ultimo anno.

Informazioni sull'azienda

FondatoI dipendentiAMMINISTRATORE DELEGATOSito web
19231,667Brian Birdwww.northwesternenergy.com

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., che opera come NorthWestern Energy, fornisce elettricità e gas naturale a clienti residenziali, commerciali e industriali diversificati. Produce, acquista, trasmette e distribuisce elettricità; produce, acquista, immagazzina, trasmette e distribuisce gas naturale, oltre a possedere concessioni municipali per fornire il servizio di gas naturale nelle comunità. L'azienda gestisce 6.596 miglia di linee di trasmissione elettrica e 18.946 miglia di linee di distribuzione elettrica con circa 397 sottostazioni di trasmissione e distribuzione; e 2.133 miglia di linee di trasmissione del gas naturale e 5.939 miglia di linee di distribuzione del gas naturale con circa 134 stazioni di gate cittadine nel Montana.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. Riepilogo dei fondamenti

Come si confrontano gli utili e i ricavi di NorthWestern Energy Group con la sua capitalizzazione di mercato?
NWE statistiche fondamentali
Capitalizzazione di mercatoUS$4.37b
Utili (TTM)US$167.61m
Ricavi(TTM)US$1.64b
26.6x
Rapporto P/E
2.7x
Rapporto P/S

Utili e ricavi

Statistiche chiave sulla redditività dall'ultima relazione sugli utili (TTM)
NWE Conto economico (TTM)
RicaviUS$1.64b
Costo del fatturatoUS$719.88m
Profitto lordoUS$921.62m
Altre speseUS$754.01m
UtiliUS$167.61m

Ultimi utili riportati

Mar 31, 2026

Prossima data di guadagno

n/a

Utile per azione (EPS)2.73
Margine lordo56.15%
Margine di profitto netto10.21%
Rapporto debito/patrimonio netto118.0%

Come si è comportato NWE nel lungo periodo?

Vedi performance storica e confronto

Dividendi

3.7%
Rendimento attuale del dividendo
97%
Rapporto di remunerazione
Quando è necessario acquistare NWE per ricevere un dividendo imminente?
NorthWestern Energy Group date dei dividendi
Data di stacco del dividendoJun 15 2026
Data di pagamento dei dividendiJun 30 2026
Giorni fino al dividendo Ex35 days
Giorni prima della data di pagamento dei dividendi50 days

Analisi aziendale e situazione dei dati finanziari

DatiUltimo aggiornamento (ora UTC)
Analisi dell'azienda2026/05/07 13:28
Prezzo dell'azione a fine giornata2026/05/07 00:00
Utili2026/03/31
Utili annuali2025/12/31

Fonti dei dati

I dati utilizzati nella nostra analisi aziendale provengono da S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. I seguenti dati sono utilizzati nel nostro modello di analisi per generare questo report. I dati sono normalizzati, il che può comportare un ritardo nella disponibilità della fonte.

PacchettoDatiTempisticaEsempio Fonte USA *
Dati finanziari della società10 anni
  • Conto economico
  • Rendiconto finanziario
  • Bilancio
Stime di consenso degli analisti+3 anni
  • Previsioni finanziarie
  • Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti
Prezzi di mercato30 anni
  • Prezzi delle azioni
  • Dividendi, scissioni e azioni
Proprietà10 anni
  • Top azionisti
  • Insider trading
Gestione10 anni
  • Team di leadership
  • Consiglio di amministrazione
Sviluppi principali10 anni
  • Annunci aziendali

* Esempio per i titoli statunitensi, per i titoli non statunitensi si utilizzano forme e fonti normative equivalenti.

Se non specificato, tutti i dati finanziari si basano su un periodo annuale ma vengono aggiornati trimestralmente. Si tratta dei cosiddetti dati TTM (Trailing Twelve Month) o LTM (Last Twelve Month). Per saperne di più.

Modello di analisi e Snowflake

I dettagli del modello di analisi utilizzato per generare questo report sono disponibili sulla nostra pagina Github; abbiamo anche guide su come utilizzare i nostri report e tutorial su Youtube.

Scoprite il team di livello mondiale che ha progettato e realizzato il modello di analisi Simply Wall St.

Metriche di settore e industriali

Le nostre metriche di settore e di sezione sono calcolate ogni 6 ore da Simply Wall St; i dettagli del nostro processo sono disponibili su Github.

Fonti analitiche

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. è coperta da 15 analisti. 6 di questi analisti ha fornito le stime di fatturato o di utile utilizzate come input per il nostro report. Le stime degli analisti vengono aggiornate nel corso della giornata.

AnalistaIstituzione
David ParkerBaird
Eric BeaumontBarclays
Nicholas CampanellaBarclays