NWE Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
5.68%
Last Quarter
$0.79
Past Year
$3.53
Growth Past 5yrs
-1.72%
Next Quarter
$1.19
Estimate Next Year
$11.85
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$61.00
-11.22% Downside
Mean Price Target
$57.67
-16.07% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$53.00
-22.86% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NWE Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NWE (NYSE: NWE) reported an actual EPS of $0.79 for the quarter ending on Oct 29, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.75, resulting in a 5.33% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), NWE recorded an actual EPS of $0.4 with a 5.26% surprise. See NWE's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NWE has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 29, 2025 showing a 5.33% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a 5.26% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 0.79 | 0.75 | +5.33% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +5.26% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.22 | 1.16 | +5.17% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 1.13 | 1.17 | -3.42% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 0.65 | 0.68 | -4.41% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 0.53 | 0.48 | +10.42% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NWE stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NWE stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 6 analysts have given their ratings
to NWE out of which
3 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$57.67 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -16.07% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for NWE highest price target?
Analysts suggest NWE's stock price would rise to a high of $61.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for NWE over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the NWE stock price could move to $53.00.
What is the average target price for NWE?
NWE stock has an average analyst estimate of $57.67.
At its current price, how far is NWE from its average target price?
NWE shares are currently trading -16.07% below this price target.
What were NWE’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.79 versus consensus estimates of $0.75, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.65.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NWE's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.19 and $11.85 for the whole year.
What has NWE's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 5.68% EPS growth for NWE in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -1.72% in the past five years.