NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Reports Strong Results for Q3

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWE) is included among the 11 Best High Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Now.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWE) is a utility company providing reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWE) revealed a strong performance in its third quarter report on October 30, with the company beating estimates and recording growth in both earnings and revenue. NWE’s adjusted EPS of $0.79 was up by over 21% YoY and topped consensus by $0.04, while its revenue of $387 million grew by 12% compared to the same period last year and beat expectations by $11 million. Moreover, the utility revealed that its merger with Black Hills is expected to close in the back half of 2026.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWE) also reaffirmed its $2.7 billion capital investment plan for 2025-2029, which is expected to support a 4% to 6% long-term EPS and rate base growth rate.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWE) also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share and reiterated its commitment to maintaining a dividend payout ratio within its targeted range of 60-70% over the long term.

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