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NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)

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$51.3
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: NWE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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10 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $61

Year Target Price $61

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$61Target price
Low$46.2
Current$51.3
high$59.14

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.11%
Avg. Invested days 44
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.12B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.24
1Y Target Price 61
Price to earnings Ratio 13.24
1Y Target Price 61
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 0.39
52 Weeks Range 46.20 - 59.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 46.20 - 59.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.19%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.84

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Profitability

Profit Margin 15.68%
Operating Margin (TTM) 26.73%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.77%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.27%

Valuation

Trailing PE 13.24
Forward PE 13.85
Enterprise Value 6200321151
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.07
Enterprise Value 6200321151
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.3
Shares Outstanding 61379600
Shares Floating 60995412
Shares Outstanding 61379600
Shares Floating 60995412
Percent Insiders 0.53
Percent Institutions 99.07

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 61
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
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Strong Buy 5
Hold 4
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NorthWestern Corporation

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Company Overview

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NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, was founded in 1923. Originally known as Montana Power Company, it evolved through various acquisitions and divestitures to become a diversified energy provider. A significant milestone was its restructuring in the early 2000s to focus on regulated utility operations.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Electric Distribution: Distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Regulated utility operations including owning, operating, and maintaining electric transmission and distribution facilities.
  • Natural Gas Distribution: Distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Regulated utility operations including owning, operating, and maintaining natural gas distribution systems.
  • Electric Generation: Generation of electricity through a mix of coal, hydro, natural gas, and renewable sources to meet demand.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of a CEO, CFO, COO, and other key executives. The organizational structure is a traditional hierarchical model with departments focused on specific business functions.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Electricity Distribution: Delivery of electricity to end-users within NorthWestern Energy's service territories. While specific market share data is hard to obtain, as it varies across regions, NWE is the primary supplier in its areas. Competitors are primarily alternative energy providers and large industrial clients that invest in their own generation (on-site) capabilities.
  • Natural Gas Distribution: Delivery of natural gas to end-users within NorthWestern Energy's service territories. NWE is a major provider of natural gas within the service territory. Competition comes from propane and fuel oil distributors, plus investment in geothermal and electric heat.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The utility industry is undergoing a transformation driven by renewable energy adoption, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and aging infrastructure. The US utility market is mature and highly regulated.

Positioning

NorthWestern Corporation operates as a regulated utility, providing essential services in its service territories. Its competitive advantages lie in its established infrastructure, regulatory relationships, and stable customer base. Growth opportunities exist in renewable energy development and grid modernization.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for utilities in NorthWestern Corporation's service territories is large, representing the entire energy consumption of the region's households and businesses. NWE is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its existing infrastructure and regulatory status.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Regulated Utility Operations
  • Established Infrastructure
  • Stable Customer Base
  • Diversified Energy Portfolio
  • Strong Regional Presence

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on Regulatory Approvals
  • Exposure to Commodity Price Volatility
  • Aging Infrastructure
  • Geographic Concentration

Opportunities

  • Renewable Energy Development
  • Grid Modernization Investments
  • Expansion of Service Territories
  • Government Incentives for Clean Energy
  • Increased Demand for Reliable Energy Supply

Threats

  • Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
  • Fluctuations in Energy Prices
  • Competition from Alternative Energy Providers
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Economic Downturn in Service Territories

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PNW
  • AVA
  • IDT

Competitive Landscape

NorthWestern Corporation competes with other utilities and alternative energy providers in its service territories. Its advantages include its established infrastructure and regulatory relationships. Disadvantages include dependence on regulatory approvals and exposure to commodity price volatility.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been consistent, driven by population growth and economic development in its service territories. Growth driven by energy sector

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by investments in renewable energy, grid modernization, and regulatory approvals for rate increases. Analyst estimates can be found on financial news websites.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in renewable energy projects, grid modernization programs, and community outreach efforts.

Summary

NorthWestern Corporation is a stable utility company with a strong regional presence and regulated operations. Its dependable business model helps in generating consistent revenue and cash flow. However, the company faces challenges related to regulatory approvals, commodity price volatility, and aging infrastructure. Growth opportunities exist in renewable energy and grid modernization, but the company must manage these challenges to ensure long-term sustainability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • SEC Filings
  • Financial News Outlets
  • Industry Reports

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Actual financial data may vary. Market share data is estimates.

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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.