MergerJul 30, 2026, 06:07 AM
NorthWestern Energy Merger Progresses; Q2 Net Income Up 17.7%
AI Summary
NorthWestern Energy Group reported significant progress on its pending all-stock merger with Black Hills Corporation, receiving approvals from shareholders, FERC, NPSC, and SDPUC, with MPSC approval still pending. The company expects the transaction to close by year-end 2026. For the second quarter of 2026, NorthWestern Energy reported a 17.7% increase in net income to $25.0 million and a 14.5% rise in total revenues to $392.6 million.
Key Highlights
- Shareholders, FERC, NPSC, and SDPUC approved the merger with Black Hills Corporation.
- Merger expected to close by year-end 2026, pending Montana PSC approval.
- Incurred $3.3 million in merger-related costs for Q2 2026.
- Q2 2026 Net Income increased 17.7% to $25.0 million from $21.2 million YoY.
- Q2 2026 Total Revenues rose 14.5% to $392.6 million from $342.7 million YoY.
- Basic EPS for Q2 2026 increased to $0.41 from $0.35 YoY.
- Issued $150.0 million in South Dakota First Mortgage Bonds at 5.51% interest.
- Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per common share.
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