Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
NorthWestern Corporation Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2021-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$161.4M
FY2025
5-year range
$128.5M / $161.4M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#45 of 63
Utilities
What the data says
At $161M, NorthWestern Corporation's capital returned to shareholders ranks #45 of 63 in the Utilities sector. Capital Returned to Shareholders has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $128M in FY2021 to $161M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$161M in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of +4.8%.
Improved from $154M to $161M over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#45 of 63 in UtilitiesTop 71% of 63This company $161.4M Sector average $761.1M
▼
-78.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- NorthWestern Corporation's capital returned to shareholders has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 3-year CAGR of +4.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 1.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #45 out of 63 companies in the Utilities sector.
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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $161.4M | +1.8% |
| FY2024 | $158.6M | +2.9% |
| FY2023 | $154.1M | +10.0% |
| FY2022 | $140.1M | +9.0% |
| FY2021 | $128.5M | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026