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Northwestern Energy Group (NWE) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NWE Stock Forecast

Northwestern Energy Group (NWE) stock forecast, based on 18 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $61.67, with a high of $70.00 and a low of $53.00. This represents a -7.91% decline from the last price of $66.97.

$45 $50 $55 $60 $65 $70 High: $70 Avg: $61.67 Low: $53 Last Closed Price: $66.97

NWE Stock Rating

Northwestern Energy Group stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 3 Buy (16.67%), 13 Hold (72.22%), 2 Sell (11.11%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 18 0 2 13 3 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NWE Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorthwestern Energy Group-7.91%
SectorUtilities Stocks7.14%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts136
Avg Price Target$70.00$61.67$60.50
Last Closing Price$66.97$66.97$66.97
Upside/Downside4.52%-7.91%-9.66%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 261141-7
Feb, 261141-7
Jan, 26115--7
Dec, 25115--7
Nov, 25115--7
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 13, 2026James ThalackerBMO Capital$70.00$68.791.76%4.52%
Jan 22, 2026Barclays$62.00$68.40-9.36%-7.42%
Jan 20, 2026Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$53.00$68.71-22.86%-20.86%
Oct 27, 2025Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$58.00$62.04-6.51%-13.39%
Oct 21, 2025Barclays$61.00$60.880.20%-8.91%
Apr 22, 2025Barclays$59.00$58.780.37%-11.90%
Oct 09, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$56.00$54.732.32%-16.38%
Sep 12, 2024Ross FowlerBank of America Securities$65.00$54.5819.09%-2.94%
May 16, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$52.00$51.860.27%-22.35%
Jan 22, 2024Shahriar PourrezaGuggenheim$47.00$47.87-1.82%-29.82%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 13, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jan 22, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 20, 2026Wells FargoOverweightUnderweightdowngrade
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweightinitialise
Oct 21, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
May 12, 2025BMO CapitalMarket Performinitialise
Apr 22, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 19, 2024BarclaysUnderweightOverweightupgrade
Oct 16, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 06, 2024BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.61$3.28$3.22$3.66$2.95---
Avg Forecast$3.52$3.27$3.05$3.39$3.58$3.88$4.10$4.25
High Forecast$3.75$3.54$3.08$3.42$3.66$3.93$4.13$4.57
Low Forecast$3.38$3.12$3.01$3.34$3.45$3.85$4.05$4.06
Surprise %2.56%0.31%5.57%7.96%-17.60%---

Revenue Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.37B$1.48B$1.42B$1.51B$1.61B---
Avg Forecast$1.32B$1.42B$1.52B$1.54B$1.61B$1.67B$1.75B$1.80B
High Forecast$1.39B$1.51B$1.61B$1.55B$1.63B$1.67B$1.75B$1.90B
Low Forecast$1.28B$1.37B$1.51B$1.53B$1.59B$1.67B$1.75B$1.73B
Surprise %3.59%4.30%-6.58%-1.56%0.03%---

Net Income Forecast

$100M $140M $180M $220M $260M $300M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$186.84M$183.01M$194.13M$224.11M$181.09M---
Avg Forecast$162.81M$187.80M$194.13M$203.76M$215.13M$235.73M$246.00M$256.52M
High Forecast$195.37M$225.36M$232.96M$206.17M$220.66M$237.00M$249.42M$275.70M
Low Forecast$130.25M$150.24M$155.30M$201.35M$208.17M$232.14M$244.49M$244.77M
Surprise %14.76%-2.55%-9.99%-15.82%---

NWE Forecast FAQ

Is Northwestern Energy Group stock a buy?

Northwestern Energy Group stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 13 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Northwestern Energy Group is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Northwestern Energy Group's price target?

Northwestern Energy Group's price target, set by 18 Wall Street analysts, averages $61.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $53 at the low end to $70 at the high end, suggesting a potential -7.91% change from the previous closing price of $66.97.

How does Northwestern Energy Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northwestern Energy Group's stock forecast shows a -7.91% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (7.14%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Northwestern Energy Group over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Northwestern Energy Group’s EPS forecast?

Northwestern Energy Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.88, marking a 31.53% increase from the reported $2.95 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $4.1 in 2027, and $4.25 in 2028.

What is Northwestern Energy Group’s revenue forecast?

Northwestern Energy Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.67B, reflecting a 3.51% increase from the reported $1.61B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $1.75B, and $1.8B for 2028.

What is Northwestern Energy Group’s net income forecast?

Northwestern Energy Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $235.73M, representing an 30.17% increase from the reported $181.09M in 2025. Projections indicate $246M in 2027, and $256.52M in 2028.