Northwestern Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) has announced plans to provide electric supply service to Atlas Power Group's data center in Butte, Montana. The initial energy supply load is expected to be 75 megawatts starting in 2026, with potential growth of another 75 megawatts in the following 3-5 years.

Atlas Power Group, currently a NorthWestern Energy transmission service customer, will partner with NorthWestern Energy for cost-effective and reliable energy supply. The data center will implement demand response capabilities to support grid reliability. This announcement follows another recent agreement to provide energy service for a different data center developer in Montana.

NorthWestern Energy's ability to serve new customers is strengthened by its recent addition of the Yellowstone County Generating Station and anticipated capacity from the Colstrip Plant starting January 2026.

NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) has signed a letter of intent to provide energy services for new data centers in Montana. The project will begin with a minimum 50 megawatts load in 2027, expanding to 250 megawatts or more by 2029. This development will be part of NorthWestern's regulated business, expected to reduce per-customer operating costs of Montana generation resources.

The company's clean energy portfolio, including hydro, wind, and solar resources, along with recent additions like the Yellowstone County Generating Station and upcoming Colstrip Plant capacity (starting January 2026), positions it to serve both existing and new customers reliably at lower costs. The project is anticipated to create new jobs and expand Montana's tax base.

NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) has announced participation in major transmission projects to expand Montana's grid capacity. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire 10% (300 megawatts) of the North Plains Connector, a 3,000-megawatt, 420-mile high-voltage direct current transmission line connecting Bismarck, North Dakota, and Colstrip, Montana.

The project, developed by Grid United and ALLETE, is expected to begin construction in 2028 and become operational by 2032. The North Plains Connector will be the first interregional transmission line connecting three energy markets: MISO, SPP, and WECC. Additionally, NorthWestern Energy has entered a letter of intent with Grid United to develop transmission infrastructure in Montana's southwest corridor, enhancing connectivity with Western energy markets.

NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) has elected David L. Goodin to its board of directors, effective December 1, 2024. Goodin brings over 40 years of utility industry experience from MDU Resources Group, where he served as president and CEO until January 2024. The appointment temporarily increases the board to ten members, returning to nine on January 1, 2025, following Tony Clark's planned resignation. Goodin's extensive background includes leadership roles at MDU's Utility Group, Cascade Natural Gas, and various industry boards including Edison Electric Institute and American Gas Association.

NorthWestern Energy reported Q3 2024 net income of $46.8 million ($0.76 per share), up from $29.3 million ($0.48 per share) in Q3 2023. The improved performance was driven by new base rates in Montana and South Dakota, higher electric transmission revenues, and an income tax benefit. The company revised its 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance to $3.32-$3.47 from $3.42-$3.62 due to delayed Montana interim rate relief. The Yellowstone County Generating Station began serving customers in October 2024, with total costs expected between $310-$320 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWE) has announced plans to host an investor webinar on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern to review its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. The company will issue a news release detailing its financial results on Monday, October 28, 2024 evening.

Investors can register for the webinar at https://northwesternenergy.com/earnings-registration. NorthWestern Energy provides electricity and/or natural gas to approximately 775,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. The company operates through its subsidiaries, NorthWestern and NorthWestern Energy Public Service , focusing on delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

NorthWestern Energy reported its second quarter 2024 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.52, an increase from $0.32 in Q2 2023. Net income rose to $31.7 million from $19.1 million year-over-year.

The company reaffirmed its 2024 earnings guidance of $3.42-$3.62 per diluted share and a $500 million capital investment plan. Additionally, it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, payable on September 30, 2024.

Two strategic acquisitions were announced: the $39 million purchase of Energy West Montana's natural gas distribution system and the acquisition of Puget Sound Energy's 370 MW ownership in Colstrip at no cost.

The company also filed rate reviews in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska to support ongoing infrastructure investments. The filing includes a base rate increase request of $156.5 million for electric and $28.6 million for natural gas in Montana.

NorthWestern Energy expects no need for equity issuances for its current capital investment plan and targets a long-term EPS growth of 4-6%.

NorthWestern Energy Group (Nasdaq: NWE) announced that it will host a webinar on July 31, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss its Q2 2024 financial results. The detailed financials will be released on July 30, 2024. To join the webinar, participants need to register at the company's website with a unique email address. NorthWestern Energy serves around 775,300 customers across Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park, offering essential energy services and infrastructure. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and innovation in its energy solutions.