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NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
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12/01/2025: NWE (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $60.71
1 Year Target Price $60.71
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.8% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.17B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.25 | 1Y Target Price 60.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.25 | 1Y Target Price 60.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 0.38 | 52 Weeks Range 48.64 - 69.23 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 48.64 - 69.23 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.81% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.53 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Profitability
Profit Margin 13.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.44% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.76% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.62% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.25 | Forward PE 17.67 | Enterprise Value 7538351633 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.66 |
Enterprise Value 7538351633 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.66 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.26 | Shares Outstanding 61407029 | Shares Floating 61020779 |
Shares Outstanding 61407029 | Shares Floating 61020779 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.55 | Percent Institutions 97.98 |
Upturn AI SWOT
NorthWestern Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
NorthWestern Corporation, founded in 1923 as the Montana Power Company, initially focused on hydroelectric power generation. It evolved into a diversified energy provider and later spun off its energy operations to become NorthWestern Energy. The company now serves electricity and natural gas customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park.
Core Business Areas
- Electricity: NorthWestern Energy generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. This includes power generation from various sources like coal, natural gas, and renewables, and maintaining the transmission and distribution infrastructure.
- Natural Gas: NorthWestern Energy distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. This involves managing the natural gas distribution network and ensuring reliable gas supply.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Brian Bird as President and CEO. The organizational structure consists of various departments overseeing operations, finance, regulatory affairs, and customer service. The board of directors provides strategic oversight.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity Service: Provides electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. The overall market share varies by region but is significant in the areas served. Competitors are primarily other utilities such as MDU Resources Group (MDU), Black Hills Corporation (BKH) and rural electric cooperatives.
- Natural Gas Service: Distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the same service areas. Market share is similarly significant within its service territory. Competitors are primarily other utilities such as MDU Resources Group (MDU), Black Hills Corporation (BKH) and natural gas cooperatives.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The utility industry is undergoing a transformation with increasing focus on renewable energy sources and grid modernization. Regulatory pressures and environmental concerns are significant factors.
Positioning
NorthWestern Corporation is a regional utility company focused on regulated electricity and natural gas distribution. Its competitive advantage lies in its established infrastructure and customer base within its service territories.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for utilities in NorthWestern's service area is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. NorthWestern Corporation captures a significant portion of this market due to its established presence, infrastructure and regulated market position.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established infrastructure
- Regulated market position
- Diversified energy sources
- Reliable service
Weaknesses
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Aging infrastructure
- Limited geographic diversification
Opportunities
- Investment in renewable energy projects
- Grid modernization initiatives
- Expansion into new service areas
- Increased demand for electricity
Threats
- Changes in regulatory policies
- Competition from alternative energy sources
- Economic downturn
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MDU
- BKH
- XEL
Competitive Landscape
NorthWestern Corporation faces competition from other utilities and alternative energy providers. Its advantages include its established infrastructure and regulated market position. Disadvantages include its limited geographic diversification and dependence on regulatory approvals.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Past growth has been driven by customer growth and rate increases.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate growth driven by infrastructure investments and renewable energy projects.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in renewable energy projects and grid modernization programs.
Summary
NorthWestern Corporation is a regional utility company with a stable, regulated business model. Its strengths lie in its established infrastructure and customer base, but it faces challenges from regulatory pressures and competition. Investment in renewable energy and grid modernization are key to future growth, but dependence on regulatory approvals is a major risk. The companyu2019s financial performance is decent, but it needs to become more stable.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Website Investor Relations
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and estimates and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About NorthWestern Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Sioux Falls, SD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-12-28 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Brian B. Bird | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 1585 | |
Full time employees 1585 | |||
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various 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 18,794 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 396 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,133 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,221 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 135 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,349 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, 1,796 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota, and 830 miles of natural gas distribution lines Nebraska. The company provides electricity and/or natural gas to approximately 787,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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