Company / Free Cash Flow
NorthWestern Corporation Free Cash Flow History
FY2021-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
-$130.0M
FY2025
5-year range
-$214.3M / -$77.7M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+8.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#30 of 60
Utilities
What the data says
At -$130M, NorthWestern Corporation's free cash flow ranks #30 of 60 in the Utilities sector. Declined from -$78M to -$130M over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-$130M in FY2025.
Declined from -$78M to -$130M over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#30 of 60 in UtilitiesTop 50% of 60This company -$130.0M Sector average -$543.6M
▼
+76.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 8.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #30 out of 60 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.60 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$130.0M | +8.8% |
| FY2024 | -$142.5M | -83.5% |
| FY2023 | -$77.7M | +62.6% |
| FY2022 | -$207.9M | +3.0% |
| FY2021 | -$214.3M | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026