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Northwestern Corp. (NWE)
NASDAQ:NWE
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.39Last Year’s EPS
0.53Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2025
|% Change Since: -7.01%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call depicted a positive outlook for NorthWestern Energy, with strong financial performance in the first quarter, successful debt financing, and legislative wins. However, there are ongoing regulatory challenges that need resolution.Company Guidance
During NorthWestern Energy's First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Webinar, the company reported a GAAP diluted EPS of $1.25 and a non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.22. They affirmed their long-term rate base and earnings per share growth rate targets of 4% to 6%. NorthWestern also completed its 2025 debt financing needs, with no planned equity financing for the current five-year capital investment. The company declared a $0.66 per share dividend payable on June 30, 2025. The Montana rate review is nearing completion, with both full natural gas and partial electric settlements reached. The quarterly results were driven by strong margin contributions, with new rates contributing $0.20 per share improvement, and favorable weather adding $0.03. NorthWestern also successfully priced $500 million in long-term debt, and their FFO to debt metric closed out the quarter above 14%. The company is confident in delivering on long-term growth commitments, maintaining a 5-year capital plan without requiring new equity, and sees opportunities with data centers and large load opportunities potentially exceeding the 6% EPS growth target.Solid First Quarter Earnings
Reported GAAP diluted EPS of $1.25 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.22, showing significant improvement from the previous year.
Completion of Debt Financing for 2025
Successfully priced $500 million of long-term debt, addressing financing needs for 2025 amidst market volatility.
Regulatory and Legislative Success
Achieved partial settlement in Montana electric rate review and full settlement in gas case. The Montana legislature passed a strong wildfire bill providing significant protection to the company.
Strong Customer Growth and Favorable Weather Impact
Favorable weather and customer growth contributed to a $0.13 improvement in earnings per share.
Potential for Large Load Customer Expansion
Opportunities with data centers and other large load customers could lead to greater than 6% EPS growth.
NWE Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
NWE Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2025 | $59.51 | $58.23 | -2.15% |
Feb 13, 2025 | $53.48 | $52.24 | -2.32% |
Oct 28, 2024 | $54.00 | $52.25 | -3.24% |
Jul 30, 2024 | $51.60 | $51.85 | +0.48% |
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FAQ
When does Northwestern Corp. (NWE) report earnings?
Northwestern Corp. (NWE) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Northwestern Corp. (NWE) earnings time?
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What is NWE EPS forecast?
NWE EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.39.