NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. Common Stock NWE

Zacks Investment Research 10 nov

In a comparison of two utility stocks, Pinnacle West (PNW) emerges as the better value opportunity compared to NorthWestern (NWE). PNW holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) with improving earnings estimates, while NWE has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). PNW also demonstrates superior valuation metrics with a lower forward P/E ratio (21.66 vs 22.68), better PEG ratio (3.73 vs 4.35), and a Value grade of B compared to NWE's D grade.

Zacks Investment Research 2 nov

PSEG reported quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $1.21 and falling short on revenues. The company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with mixed estimate revisions. The utility sector remains in the top 40% of industries, while peer NorthWestern is expected to report results on November 4.

Zacks Investment Research 29 oct

Duke Energy (DUK) is positioned as a likely earnings beat candidate for Q3 2026 with a positive Earnings ESP of +1.07% and Zacks Rank #3, supported by recent analyst upgrades and a history of beating estimates. In contrast, NorthWestern (NWE) faces challenges with a negative Earnings ESP of -1.61% and Zacks Rank #4, suggesting difficulty in beating consensus estimates despite revenue growth expectations.

Zacks Investment Research 27 oct

FirstEnergy reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.98 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.90 and surpassing revenue expectations at $4.56 billion. However, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, gaining only 3.2% versus the market's 12.1%. The company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market.

GlobeNewswire Inc. 22 oct

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy announced plans for the combined company name and ticker symbol pending final regulatory approval. If approved, Black Hills will be renamed Bright Horizon Energy Corporation and trade under ticker 'HZN' on NYSE, with NorthWestern Energy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. The merger has already received shareholder and most regulatory approvals, with Montana Public Service Commission expected to decide by November 12, 2026.