NWE
NorthWestern Corporation
NASDAQ: NWE · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
$72.39
-0.03% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$4.37B
P/E ratio
26.13
P/S ratio
2.66x
EPS (TTM)
$2.72
Dividend yield
3.73%
52W range
$49 – $75
Volume
0.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C3.0
Quality
D5.5
Profitability
C+4.0
Valuation
C3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$69.30
-4.27%
12-Month target
$64.92
-10.32%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$65.14
Margin of safety
-5.08%
1 Strong Buy1 Buy3 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $43.33M — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.75 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.48B | $1.42B | $1.51B | $1.61B | $1.64B |
| Net income | $183.01M | $194.13M | $224.11M | $181.09M | $63.46M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.72 |
| Free cash flow | $-207.90M | $-77.66M | $-142.50M | $-130.00M | $43.33M |
| Profit margin | 12.38% | 13.65% | 14.80% | 11.24% | 10.20% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
NorthWestern Corporation trades at $72.39. representing a P/E of 26.13x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.75, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.64B. with profit margins at 10.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $65.14.
Frequently asked questions
What is NorthWestern Corporation's stock price?
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) trades at $72.39.
Is NorthWestern Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 55/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $65.14.
What is the price target of NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)?
The analyst target price is $69.30, representing -4.3% downside from the current price of $72.39.
What is the intrinsic value of NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $65.14, a -5.1% margin of safety versus $72.39.
What is NorthWestern Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.64B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.75 — distress.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.66x
ROE5.77%
Beta0.38
50D MA$69.36
200D MA$63.79
Shares out0.06B
Float0.06B
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Avg volume0.5M
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