Northland Power Past Earnings Performance
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Northland Power's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -37.8%, while the Renewable Energy industry saw earnings growing at 10.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.2% per year.
Key information
-37.80%
Earnings growth rate
-39.45%
EPS growth rate
| Renewable Energy Industry Growth | 16.24% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.21% |
| Return on equity | -1.29% |
| Net Margin | -5.81% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 08
NPI: Offshore Contract Progress And Higher P E Multiple Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have inched their average price target on Northland Power higher by about CA$0.33, reflecting fine-tuning around a slightly lower discount rate and a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Northland Power centers on how analysts are recalibrating their expectations for the stock rather than making sharp directional calls.Narrative Update • Apr 23
NPI: Fair Outlook As Higher P/E Assumptions Meet Execution Risks
Analysts have slightly increased their average price target on Northland Power by about CA$0.20, pointing to updated models that reflect a modestly higher fair value estimate and P/E multiple, along with more cautious assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power has focused on updated price targets and how those line up with execution risks and growth plans.Narrative Update • Apr 08
NPI: Fair Outlook As Higher Profitability Assumptions Meet Execution Uncertainty
Northland Power's analyst price target has shifted higher, rising by about CA$2 to CA$24, as analysts adjust their models to reflect updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E, in line with recent target increases from CIBC and TD Securities. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Northland Power has centered on updated price targets in the low C$20s and differing views on how current fundamentals line up with that valuation range.Narrative Update • Mar 25
NPI: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution As Expectations Edge Higher
Narrative update Northland Power's updated fair value estimate edges up to about CA$23.73 from CA$23.50, reflecting recent analyst price target increases to CA$23 and CA$24, as well as a modestly lower discount rate in the refreshed model. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power centers on modest upward revisions to price targets, with views split between more upbeat growth expectations and a preference to wait for further execution proof points.Narrative Update • Mar 11
NPI: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Against Modest Plan Adjustments
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Northland Power to CA$23.50 from CA$22.15, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a modestly lower discount rate, consistent with recent target increases from CIBC to CA$24 and TD Securities to CA$23. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Northland Power centers on modest upward revisions to price targets, with bullish analysts adjusting their models while others maintain a more neutral stance on near term execution and valuation.Narrative Update • Feb 24
NPI: Future Returns Will Reflect Execution Versus Funding Risk At Current Levels
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Northland Power steady at about CA$22.15, with a slightly higher discount rate and modest tweaks to growth and margin assumptions informing an updated price target narrative. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Northland Power suggests a mixed but relatively balanced view, with analysts weighing valuation support against execution and industry wide risks.Narrative Update • Feb 10
NPI: Future Returns Will Hinge On Offshore Execution And Polish Storage Delivery
Analysts have trimmed their targets on Northland Power in recent weeks, and our updated work reflects only a modest fair value adjustment to about C$22.15 as they factor in slower growth expectations, higher perceived risk, and slightly more conservative P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power has centered on reassessing growth, execution risk, and how much of a discount the shares should carry, with several price targets reset in the C$19 to C$27 range and some rating downgrades following the latest investor communications.Analysis Article • Feb 02
Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? A business that's potentially in...Narrative Update • Jan 25
NPI: Future Returns Will Reflect Offshore Execution Progress And Polish Storage Buildout
Analysts have trimmed their Northland Power targets by a few dollars, with fair value now around C$22.00. This reflects slightly lower growth and margin assumptions, as well as modestly reduced future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Jan 11
NPI: Future Returns Will Benefit From Resolving Offshore Execution Uncertainty
Analysts have pulled back on Northland Power, trimming price targets to a C$19 to C$27 range as they factor in a slower growth path, more cautious free cash flow expectations and offshore execution uncertainty in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power clusters around a tighter C$19 to C$27 price target band, with several firms revising models after the company’s investor day and reassessing how execution risk and a slower growth profile feed into valuation.Analysis Article • Dec 28
Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Dec 15
NPI: Future Returns Will Benefit From Offshore Wind Execution Improvements
Northland Power's analyst fair value estimate has edged down slightly to about C$22.15 from roughly C$22.31, as analysts trim price targets into the C$19 to C$27 range to reflect a slower growth outlook, offshore execution risks, and a modestly higher perceived valuation discount, despite maintained positive ratings from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a gradual reset of expectations for Northland Power, with lower price targets clustering in the high-teens to mid C$20s but with many firms still seeing upside from current levels.Narrative Update • Nov 29
NPI: Future Returns Will Benefit From Battery Storage Expansion In Poland
Northland Power’s average analyst price target has decreased from approximately C$25.08 to C$22.31. Analysts cite slower growth expectations and increased execution risks in their revised outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 16
Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 27%
Northland Power Inc. ( TSE:NPI ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 27% after a relatively good period...Narrative Update • Nov 15
NPI: Earnings Growth Will Benefit From Supportive Sector Dynamics Ahead
Northland Power's average analyst price target has decreased by approximately C$2.38 to C$25.08. Analysts cite increased discount rates and greater uncertainty in growth and margins as supporting factors for the revised outlook.Analysis Article • Jul 31
These 4 Measures Indicate That Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Is Using Debt Extensively
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
It's not a stretch to say that Northland Power Inc.'s ( TSE:NPI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.7x right now...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Are Investors Undervaluing Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) By 40%?
Key Insights Northland Power's estimated fair value is CA$36.28 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Apr 26
Is Northland Power (TSE:NPI) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Apr 08
Market Cool On Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) Revenues
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 2.4x in the Renewable Energy industry in Canada, you could be...Analysis Article • Mar 21
Slowing Rates Of Return At Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Leave Little Room For Excitement
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jan 01
Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
New Narrative • Dec 22
Successful Execution Of Hai Long And Baltic Power Projects Set To Boost Earnings And Cash Flow, Driving Future Growth
Northland Power's construction projects and strategic expansions could significantly enhance EBITDA, cash flow, and future revenue growth.Analysis Article • Dec 05
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) P/S
It's not a stretch to say that Northland Power Inc.'s ( TSE:NPI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.1x right now...Analysis Article • Oct 19
Are Investors Undervaluing Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) By 48%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Northland Power fair value estimate is CA$42.92 Northland...Analysis Article • Oct 04
Return Trends At Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Aren't Appealing
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Northland Power makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 2,554 | -148 | 187 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,445 | -170 | 183 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,311 | -286 | 175 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,247 | -52 | 178 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,267 | 257 | 179 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,357 | 266 | 176 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,419 | -148 | 195 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,440 | 66 | 203 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,380 | -176 | 220 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,244 | -181 | 229 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,248 | 382 | 213 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,290 | 426 | 196 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,375 | 658 | 172 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,449 | 817 | 161 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,448 | 642 | 159 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,324 | 556 | 150 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,176 | 307 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,093 | 179 | 138 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,946 | 119 | 139 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,985 | 206 | 135 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,006 | 272 | 139 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,061 | 370 | 135 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,006 | 371 | 117 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,914 | 366 | 109 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,828 | 364 | 96 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,659 | 309 | 90 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,602 | 307 | 82 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,573 | 299 | 77 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,568 | 299 | 80 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,556 | 267 | 80 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,569 | 271 | 79 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,514 | 224 | 86 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,499 | 206 | 82 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,376 | 150 | 86 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,460 | 268 | 88 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,431 | 216 | 82 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,285 | 217 | 76 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,099 | 110 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 792 | -50 | 56 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 714 | -104 | 48 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 705 | -49 | 43 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 728 | -12 | 42 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 745 | -66 | 42 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 730 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: NPI is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: NPI is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NPI is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 37.8% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare NPI's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: NPI is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Renewable Energy industry (-9.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: NPI has a negative Return on Equity (-1.29%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 16:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Northland Power Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Harshit Gupta | Accountability Research Corporation |
| Nathan Heywood | ATB Cormark |
| Benjamin Pham | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |