NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.

NorthWestern Energy (NWE) announced that its executives will attend the EEI Financial Conference, where they will affirm the company's 2026 non-GAAP earnings guidance range of $3.68 to $3.83 per diluted share. The company also provided updates on its merger with Black Hills Corporation, noting significant progress in regulatory approvals. NorthWestern highlighted its strong utility foundation, commitment to customer service, and a robust five-year capital investment plan aimed at driving earnings and rate base growth.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with diluted GAAP EPS increasing to $0.40 and adjusted non-GAAP EPS rising to $0.50. The company affirmed its 2026 earnings guidance of $3.68 to $3.83 per diluted share and its long-term growth rates. Significant progress was made on the merger with Black Hills Corporation, securing key regulatory approvals, and a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share was declared.

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.

NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation, a subsidiary of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., issued and sold $150 million principal amount of South Dakota First Mortgage Bonds. These bonds, with an interest rate of 5.51%, mature on June 15, 2036. The terms were established in the Twenty-third Supplemental Indenture, and the bonds rank equally with other secured debt.

NorthWestern Corporation (NW Corp), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., entered into a $225 million secured term loan credit agreement on May 27, 2026. The full $225 million was borrowed and used to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under its existing $425 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The term loan is secured by a $225 million first mortgage bond and bears a variable interest rate based on SOFR plus an applicable margin, maturing on November 26, 2027. It includes a financial covenant limiting the consolidated debt to capitalization ratio to 65 percent.

NorthWestern Energy (NWE) announced that its CFO and other representatives will be attending investor meetings in Boston and New York, where they will affirm the company's 2026 non-GAAP earnings guidance of $3.68 to $3.83 per diluted share. A presentation will be provided to investors, detailing the company's business, financial goals, and growth prospects, including its merger with Black Hills Corporation. The company also highlighted its capital investment plans, strong utility foundation, and progress on various strategic initiatives.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. announced that its executives are attending the AGA Financial Conference and hosting one-on-one investor meetings from May 17-19, 2026. During these meetings, the company will affirm its 2026 non-GAAP earnings guidance range of $3.68 to $3.83 per diluted share. The company also provided updates on its pending merger with Black Hills Corporation, highlighting strategic benefits and a timeline for regulatory approvals. Additionally, NorthWestern detailed its $3.21 billion five-year capital plan and discussed recent legislative protections regarding wildfire liability in South Dakota.

NorthWestern Energy held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 30, 2026, with a significant turnout representing over 91% of outstanding shares. During the meeting, stockholders elected all nine directors nominated by the Board to serve one-year terms. Additionally, Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and the compensation of named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis.

NorthWestern Energy Group reported Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.03, down from $1.25 in 2025, primarily due to retail volumes and increased operating costs. Adjusted diluted non-GAAP EPS rose to $1.31 from $1.22. The company affirmed its 2026 earnings guidance of $3.68 to $3.83 per diluted share and its $683 million capital plan. Significant progress was made on the merger with Black Hills, including shareholder approvals and settlement agreements with key intervenors, targeting a second-half 2026 closing. A quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share was also declared.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. reported that shareholders of both NWE and Black Hills Corporation approved their pending all-stock merger in April 2026, with the transaction anticipated to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. For Q1 2026, NWE's total revenues increased 6.6% to $497.6 million, while net income decreased 17.5% to $63.5 million, and basic EPS fell to $1.03. The company also incurred $3.4 million in merger-related costs and provided updates on regulatory matters, including the acquisition of Colstrip Units 3 and 4 interests and a new bond issuance.