NWEUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $75 — +3.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper 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 (94): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Growth (34): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 13 May 2025 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 1 May 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
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.
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 31% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer called NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. a "winning" stock after the company posted better-than-expected second-quarter results.
Why it matters — NWE watchers would note that the company drew positive public commentary from a prominent financial commentator following its stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts offer detailed insight into the company's quarterly financial results and management's outlook, which shareholders and analysts track closely.
NorthWestern Energy reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50, up from $0.40 a year earlier, and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 earnings guidance of $3.68 to $3.83 per share along with long-term rate base and EPS growth targets of 4% to 6%.
Why it matters — An NWE watcher would care because the company posted year-over-year earnings growth and maintained its financial outlook and long-term growth targets, signaling continued execution on its strategy.
NorthWestern (NWE) reported quarterly earnings of $0.50 per share, surpassing both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share and the prior year's earnings of $0.40 per share.
Why it matters — An earnings beat compared to analyst estimates may signal stronger-than-expected financial performance for the quarter.
NorthWestern Energy reported Q2 2026 net income of $25.0 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, up from $21.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025. The increase was driven by new rates and retail volumes, partially offset by higher operating, administrative, and general costs.
Why it matters — The quarterly earnings report provides a current snapshot of NorthWestern Energy's financial performance, showing year-over-year net income growth that may interest investors tracking the company's earnings trajectory.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $75, 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. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. ranks 54 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 (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +3.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 +33.7% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. is a utility company that provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park.
The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 5 Aug 2026): "Jim Cramer Says NorthWestern Energy Is ‘Winning,' So Is This Financial Stock". On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer called NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. a "winning" stock after the company posted better-than-expected second-quarter results.
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. is a utility company that provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. It owns and operates a diverse generation fleet including wind, hydro, natural gas, coal, and solar resources, along with high-voltage electric transmission and distribution systems, as well as natural gas production, transmission, storage, and distribution infrastructure. The company conducts its Montana and Yellowstone National Park operations through its subsidiary NW Corp, and South Dakota and Nebraska operations through NWE Public Service. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. emphasizes a balanced energy mix to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable power, with a strong foundation in carbon-free hydro facilities. It serves hundreds of communities across its territories, focusing on investments in infrastructure reliability, system enhancements, and sustainability initiatives that meet current needs while supporting long-term energy demands. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company plays a vital role in powering the Upper Midwest and Northwest regions through regulated utility services.
CEO Mr. Brian B. Bird · 1,667 employees · United States · https://www.northwesternenergy.com