FrançaisAre analysts right about NorthWestern Energy (NWE)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For NorthWestern Energy, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 30% were profitable, average return +4% (63 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (33% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | 15 | 20% | -1% |
| Wells Fargo | 12 | 25% | +5% |
| Credit Suisse | 11 | 36% | +1% |
| Barclays | 11 | 54% | +10% |
Valuation
Is NorthWestern Energy overvalued, and is it a good time to buy NorthWestern Energy right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: NorthWestern Energy's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | NorthWestern Energy | Sector median (Utilities) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 25.6 | 20.9 |
| Forward P/E | 17.9 | 16.9 |
| Net margin | 10% | 14% |
👉 NorthWestern Energy trades above its sector median (25.6 vs 20.9) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : NorthWestern Energy pays about $2.66/share/yr → 3.72% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is NorthWestern Energy a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on NorthWestern Energy (NWE) is "Buy" (4 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 30% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is NorthWestern Energy's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $75.25 (+6% vs $71.01), ranging from $70.00 to $76.00 (4 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on NorthWestern Energy?
Over 1 year, 30% of analyst targets on NorthWestern Energy were profitable, for an average return of +4% (across 63 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the NorthWestern Energy stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $75.25 within 12 months, i.e. +6% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $76.00, the most cautious $70.00.
What is the NorthWestern Energy stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $75.25, +6%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (30%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is NorthWestern Energy overvalued?
Its P/E is 25.6, forward P/E 17.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.