Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure32 years of earnings data (1994–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $168M, reflecting -19.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.72 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 11.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, NWE's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -0.8%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $224M in fiscal 2024.
Northwestern Energy Group Inc maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 82.3%, operating margin of 20.2%, and net margin of 11.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AVA ($206M net income, 9.8% margin), OTTR ($280M net income, 21.2% margin), IDA ($332M net income, 17.8% margin), NWE has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare NWE vs AVA →
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NWE Historical Earnings Data (1994–2025)
32 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181M | -19.2% | $326M | $2.94 | 11.2% | 20.2% |
| 2024 | $224M | +15.4% | $323M | $3.65 | 14.8% | 21.4% |
| 2023 | $194M | +6.1% | $300M | $3.22 | 13.7% | 21.1% |
| 2022 | $183M | -2.1% | $263M | $3.25 | 12.4% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | $187M | +20.4% | $276M | $3.60 | 13.6% | 20.1% |
| 2020 | $155M | -23.2% | $236M | $3.06 | 12.9% | 19.7% |
| 2019 | $202M | +2.6% | $277M | $3.98 | 16.1% | 22.0% |
| 2018 | $197M | +21.1% | $266M | $3.92 | 16.5% | 22.3% |
| 2017 | $163M | -0.9% | $261M | $3.34 | 12.5% | 20.0% |
| 2016 | $164M | +8.6% | $246M | $3.39 | 13.1% | 19.6% |
| 2015 | $151M | +25.3% | $266M | $3.17 | 12.5% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | $121M | +28.4% | $178M | $3.01 | 10.0% | 14.8% |
| 2013 | $94M | -4.5% | $171M | $2.46 | 8.1% | 14.8% |
| 2012 | $98M | +6.3% | $177M | $2.66 | 9.2% | 16.6% |
| 2011 | $93M | +19.6% | $166M | $2.53 | 8.3% | 14.8% |
| 2010 | $77M | +5.4% | $163M | $2.14 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| 2009 | $73M | +8.6% | $154M | $2.02 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| 2008 | $68M | +27.1% | $170M | $1.77 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| 2007 | $53M | +40.3% | $140M | $1.44 | 4.4% | 11.7% |
| 2006 | $38M | -36.3% | $110M | $1.02 | 3.3% | 9.7% |
| 2005 | $59M | +956.4% | $144M | $1.65 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| 2004 | -$7M | +94.6% | $20M | $-0.19 | -3.4% | 9.6% |
| 2003 | -$129M | +85.1% | $82M | $-3.44 | -12.5% | 8.0% |
| 2002 | -$864M | -2040.0% | -$630M | $-29.06 | -43.4% | -31.6% |
| 2001 | $45M | -10.1% | -$84M | $-0.17 | 1.1% | -2.0% |
| 2000 | $50M | +10.9% | $41M | $-0.15 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| 1999 | $45M | +63.7% | $80M | $1.81 | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| 1998 | $27M | +15.2% | $74M | $1.44 | 2.3% | 6.2% |
| 1997 | $24M | +1.3% | $59M | $1.31 | 2.6% | 6.4% |
| 1996 | $23M | +28.6% | $50M | $1.28 | 6.8% | 14.7% |
| 1995 | $18M | +18.2% | $38M | $1.11 | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| 1994 | $15M | - | $30M | $1.00 | 9.8% | 19.2% |
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NWE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NWE stock.
What is NWE earnings per share (EPS)?
NWE trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.72, reflecting -19.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -0.8%. Complete EPS history from 1994 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Northwestern Energy Group Inc's net income?
Northwestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) trailing twelve-month net income is $168M as of 2025. Earnings declined -19.5% year-over-year. Northwestern Energy Group Inc has been profitable for 21 consecutive years.
Is NWE profitable?
Yes, NWE is profitable with a TTM net income of $168M and a net profit margin of +11.2%. Northwestern Energy Group Inc has generated profits for 21 consecutive years.
What is NWE's earnings growth rate?
NWE compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -19.5%, 3-Year: -3.3%, 5-Year: -0.8%, 10-Year: -0.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1994 to 2025.
What are NWE's profit margins?
Northwestern Energy Group Inc net profit margin is +11.2%, operating margin is +20.2%, and gross margin is +82.3%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +6.3%.
Is NWE growing earnings?
NWE earnings are declining — EPS fell -19.5% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $168M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -0.8%.
What was NWE's best earnings year?
Northwestern Energy Group Inc's highest annual net income on record is $224M, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 1994 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were NWE's earnings last quarter?
NWE's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $63M with diluted EPS of $1.03. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.