NWEUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $71 — -5.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (93): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Issuance (36): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (24): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NWE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $73 → $70 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $76 → $73 |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $62 → $70 |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | $54 → $62 |
| 9 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $73 → $76 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 12 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 June 2025 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NWE appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. returned +32.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. has a market value of $4.6B and an enterprise value of $8.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 14.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $171.4M, a 10.1% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$192.2M.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. spent $162.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 27.2×; forward P/E: 19.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.56%, paying out 96% of earnings.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. employs 1,667 people — $1.0M of revenue per employee.
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NorthWestern Energy Group will host an investor webinar on November 5, 2026, to review financial results for the quarter ended September 30. The company plans to release those results on the evening of November 4.
Why it matters — NWE watchers can note the scheduled release and webinar dates for the company's third-quarter financial results.
Benzinga highlighted three utilities-sector stocks that, as of Oct. 8, 2026, may be showing warning signs for investors who prioritize momentum. The excerpt does not identify the stocks.
Why it matters — A NorthWestern Energy watcher may note the sector-focused caution, though the excerpt does not establish whether NWE is among the stocks discussed.
The headline says Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy, utility merger partners, surged on an Alphabet AI deal. The excerpt also notes their strong dividend records.
Why it matters — NWE watchers may note the report’s focus on NorthWestern Energy’s merger relationship and dividend record.
NorthWestern Energy Group and Black Hills announced plans in August to combine their businesses through an all-stock transaction.
Why it matters — The planned combination is a corporate development relevant to investors following NorthWestern Energy Group.
A Seeking Alpha monthly screen identified five dividend growth stocks with yields up to 7.03%, selected using safety, growth, and consistency metrics via quant grades. The article notes these picks typically fall within REIT and utility/infrastructure categories, with the five being examined in that context.
Why it matters — As a utility provider, NWE could be relevant to dividend-focused investors screening for high-yield income opportunities, making this screen of interest to NWE watchers.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $71, with estimates ranging from $70 to $79. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. ranks 43 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies -5.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. 43 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NWE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $70 to $79 over the next 12 months.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. returned +32.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. is a regulated utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 13 Oct 2026): "NorthWestern Energy to Host Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webinar". NorthWestern Energy Group will host an investor webinar on November 5, 2026, to review financial results for the quarter ended September 30. The company plans to release those results on the evening of November 4.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. is a regulated utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. NorthWestern Energy delivers power and gas through integrated operations that include generation, transmission, distribution, storage, and customer service. Its utility network supports communities across Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park, with services centered on reliable local energy delivery and essential infrastructure management. The company operates across electric and natural gas business segments, serving both retail end users and broader regional energy needs. NorthWestern Energy Group plays an important role in the U.S. utilities market by supplying foundational energy services through a regulated framework focused on dependable service, system operations, and long-term infrastructure maintenance.
CEO Mr. Brian B. Bird · 1,667 employees · United States · https://www.northwesternenergy.com
