NorthWestern Co.

At the annual meeting on April 30, 2026, all nine directors nominated by the board of NorthWestern Energy were re-elected for one year. Shareholders confirmed Deloitte & Touche as the independent auditor for 2026 and approved, in a non-binding vote, the compensation of the named executive officers. More than 91% of outstanding common shares were represented; individual votes and abstentions remained in the low millions. At the same time, the company reported strong Q1 results that beat analysts’ expectations on adjusted EPS and revenue. » More on de.investing.com

NorthWestern Energy reported adjusted non‑GAAP earnings of $1.31 per share (consensus $1.23) and revenue of $497.6 million, both above estimates. The company reiterated its full‑year guidance of $3.68–$3.83 per share and said weather‑related effects and merger‑related costs were included in the non‑GAAP adjustments. NorthWestern expects the merger with Black Hills to close in Q3 2026, is advancing Colstrip acquisitions, and sees additional growth opportunities from data centers. For 2026–2030 the company plans $3.21 billion in investments and targets long‑term earnings growth of 4–6% annually. » More on de.investing.com

NorthWestern’s stock climbed to a new 52-week high of $72.91 and has delivered a total return of about 26% over the past 12 months. InvestingPro notes the stock may be trading above its fair value; at the same time, NorthWestern has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years and currently offers a yield of 3.89%. The company reported significantly better-than-expected Q4 2025 results (EPS $3.58; revenue $1.61 billion). NorthWestern plans a merger with Black Hills in an all-stock transaction, expected to close in Q4 2026. » More on de.investing.com