Stock Overview

NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)

NASDAQ · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

NorthWestern Corporation is a Utilities company with a market capitalization of $4.45B, a trailing P/E ratio of 25.5, and a dividend yield of 2.78%.

Market Cap
$4.45B
P/E (TTM)
25.5
Forward P/E
18.7
Price/Sales
2.6
Price/Book
1.5
EV/EBITDA
13.6
Dividend Yield
2.78%
Beta
0.36
EPS (TTM)
$2.84
Profit Margin
10.2%
ROE
5.9%
Short % of Float
2.6%
Days to Cover
4.4
52W High
$73.42
52W Low
$53.24

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$1.61B
Gross Profit
$1.33B
Operating Income
$325.82M
Net Income
$181.09M
Free Cash Flow
-$130.00M
Total Debt
$3.44B
Cash & Equivalents
$8.78M
Shareholder Equity
$2.89B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 29, 2026$1.31$1.29+1.6%
Q4 2025February 11, 2026$1.17$1.19-1.7%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$0.79$0.75+5.3%
Q2 2025July 30, 2025$0.40$0.38+5.3%
Q1 2025April 29, 2025$1.22$1.18+3.4%
Q4 2024February 12, 2025$1.13$1.13-0.3%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20261,609,8072.61%4.4+9.9%
June 30, 20261,464,7142.38%2.3-11.3%
June 15, 20261,650,5052.68%2.5-13.6%
May 29, 20261,910,5363.10%4.8-12.9%
May 15, 20262,194,6953.56%5.2-4.3%
April 30, 20262,292,5963.72%6.0+6.6%
April 15, 20262,149,8383.46%3.5-20.6%
March 31, 20262,707,0014.36%4.8+6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NorthWestern Corporation's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) has a market capitalization of $4.45B.

What is NorthWestern Corporation's P/E ratio?

NorthWestern Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.5. Its forward P/E is 18.7.

Does NorthWestern Corporation pay a dividend?

Yes — NorthWestern Corporation pays a dividend yielding 2.78%, an annual payout of $2.66 per share.

What sector is NWE in?

NorthWestern Corporation is in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.

What is NorthWestern Corporation's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 1,609,807 NWE shares were sold short, or 2.61% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 4.4. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was NorthWestern Corporation's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), NorthWestern Corporation reported revenue of $1.61B and net income of $181.09M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.