NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) Financials, Dividends & Stock Info
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Data as of (574 days ago)|Source: SEC EDGAR
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NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) is a multi-utilities company. The company reports annual revenue of $1.6B and net income of $217M. Its profit margin is 13.8%.
NorthWestern Corporation Key Financials(TTM Est.)
Data from SEC EDGAR filings. TTM = Trailing Twelve Months.
NorthWestern Corporation Financial Health ScoreFY2025
Weak financial health; requires careful evaluation
+4 pts YoYThis Financial Health Score is a proprietary metric calculated from SEC EDGAR filings for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Results vary significantly by industry. Conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
Data Highlights
- Altman Z-Score 0.60 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
NorthWestern Corporation Recent Events
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K Filings
5-Year Revenue & Net Income Trend
Chart shows fiscal year data from SEC EDGAR filings. Hover over data points for details.
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Revenue Breakdown (FY2024)
See NorthWestern Corporation detailed breakdown →About NorthWestern Corporation
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. is a utility company that serves South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana that is based in Sioux Falls. As of 2019, the company serves approximately 718,000 customers. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Sioux Falls while the headquarters for the South Dakota operations are in Huron, South Dakota.
- Industry
- Multi-Utilities
Valuation
Valuation Data UnavailablePrice-based valuation metrics (P/E, P/B) require real-time stock price data which is not included in SEC filings.
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Profitability
Positive Marginsvs 8.4% sector median / 8.7% avg
Generates $7.5 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity. Higher than 33% in Utilities.
vs 12.6% sector median / 15.1% avg
Keeps 14 cents of every dollar in revenue as profit. Higher than 53% in Utilities.
2nd consecutive year of revenue growth.
* Some quarterly data is missing. Values are calculated based on annual report figures.
Profit margin of 13.8% is above 10%.
Warren Buffett: Buffett looks for consistent ROE above 20% as a sign of competitive advantage. How to evaluate profitability
Financial Health
Above-Average Leveragevs 1.21 sector median / 1.32 avg
Carries $1.06 in debt for every $1 of equity. Lower debt than 87% in Utilities. Debt has increased over the past 5 years.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06 is above 1.
Peter Lynch: Lynch: normal balance sheet has 75% equity, 25% debt. Understanding financial health
Dividend
Dividend Data UnavailableDividend yield data is not available from SEC filings. Check the company's investor relations page for dividend information.
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
NorthWestern Corporation 5-Year Revenue, Profit & Cash Flow History
Revenue has grown at a 4.1% CAGR over the past 4 years.
Annual Financials
FY2025 - FY2021| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B(+6.4%) | $1.5B(+6.5%) | $1.4B(-3.8%) | $1.5B(+7.7%) | $1.4B |
| Net Income | $181.1M(-19.2%) | $224.1M(+15.4%) | $194.1M(+6.1%) | $183.0M(-2.1%) | $186.8M |
| Total Assets | $8.5B | $8.0B | $7.6B | $7.3B | $6.8B |
| Total Debt | $3.3B | $3.0B | $2.8B | $2.6B | - |
| Total Equity | $2.9B | $2.9B | $2.8B | $2.7B | $2.3B |
| Profit Margin | 11.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% | 12.4% | 13.6% |
| ROE | 6.3% | 7.8% | 7.0% | 6.9% | 8.0% |
| ROA | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
Quarterly Financials
Last 8 quarters| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q3 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $466.6M | $387.0M | $342.7M | $466.6M | $345.2M | $319.9M | $475.3M | $321.1M |
| Net Income | $76.9M | $38.2M | $21.2M | $76.9M | $46.8M | $31.7M | $65.1M | $29.3M |
| Total Assets | $8.5B | $8.3B | $8.1B | $8.1B | $7.9B | $7.7B | $7.6B | $7.4B |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Insider Trading
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Only purchase (P) and sale (S) transactions shown.
NorthWestern Corporation Dividend Safety Analysis & Growth History
Dividend Status
Dividend PayerThis company pays dividends. Historical dividend data shown below.
Annual Dividends
2021 - 2025| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend/Share | $2.48 | $2.52 | $2.56 | $2.60 | $1.98 |
| YoY Growth | - | +1.6% | +1.6% | +1.6% | -23.8% |
| Payments | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Increased | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Learn more: Dividend investing guide | How to evaluate dividend safety
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
NorthWestern Corporation Free Cash Flow & Dividend Coverage
Cash Flow History
FY2021 - FY2025| Metric | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $220.0M | $307.2M | $489.2M | $406.7M | $394.5M |
| CapEx | -$434.3M | -$515.1M | -$566.9M | -$549.2M | -$524.5M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$214.3M | -$207.9M | -$77.7M | -$142.5M | -$130.0M |
| FCF Margin | -15.6% | -14.1% | -5.5% | -9.4% | -8.1% |
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K filings. FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures. Free cash flow guide
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
NorthWestern Corporation Risk Factors
Company-disclosed SEC risk factors
Risk factors are disclosed by the company in its SEC Form 10-K, Item 1A. Billiver does not classify or summarize company-specific legal, operational, financial, or market risks here.
Sector context: Utilities. This is not a Billiver risk assessment for NWE.
Source note: the SEC Form 10-K includes Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The full risk-factor text should be read from the company’s own SEC filing.
NorthWestern Corporation FAQ
What is NorthWestern Corporation's annual revenue?
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) reported $1.6 billion in trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue. This financial data is compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Is NorthWestern Corporation profitable?
Yes, NorthWestern Corporation is profitable with a 13.8% net profit margin and $217 million in net income (TTM). All figures from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Does NorthWestern Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, NorthWestern Corporation pays regular dividends. View the full dividend history and payout analysis on this page.
What is NorthWestern Corporation's financial health score?
NorthWestern Corporation has a financial health score of 43/100 (Grade: F), evaluating profitability, solvency, liquidity, and growth based on SEC EDGAR data.
How many years of NorthWestern Corporation financial data are available?
5 years of financial data are available for NorthWestern Corporation from FY2021 to FY2025. All figures are compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.