NorthWestern Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus
| NWE Stock | USD 53.69 0.70 1.29% |
The current analyst and expert consensus on NorthWestern is Buy with 5 hold recommendations. The current projected NorthWestern target price consensus is 57.88 with 9 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways NorthWestern analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to NorthWestern vendors, executives, and/or customers. Note, the total number of analysts currently providing their opinion is not significant to determine adequate consensus on NorthWestern. We strongly encourage you to use your own analysis of NorthWestern to validate this buy or sell advice. NorthWestern recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected NorthWestern target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 1.5041.
Lowest Forecast 52.67 | Highest Forecast 64.24 | Target Price 57.88 |
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It's important to approach NorthWestern's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.
NorthWestern Target Price Consensus
NorthWestern target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. NorthWestern's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
| 9 | Buy |
Most NorthWestern analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand NorthWestern stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of NorthWestern, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
Macroaxis Advice Exposure ValuationNorthWestern Target Price Projection
NorthWestern's current and average target prices are 53.69 and 57.88, respectively. The current price of NorthWestern is the price at which NorthWestern is currently trading. On the other hand, NorthWestern's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.Current Price
NorthWestern Market Quote on 31st of January 2025
Target Price
Analyst Consensus On NorthWestern Target Price
NorthWestern Analyst Ratings
NorthWestern's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about NorthWestern stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of NorthWestern's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. NorthWestern's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.Analyst Consensus Breakdown
Average Consensus Estimates
Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.
Steps to utilize NorthWestern price targets
NorthWestern's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using NorthWestern's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:- Look at NorthWestern's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
- Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
- Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
- Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if NorthWestern's stock is likely to perform well.
- Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Additional NorthWestern Value Projection Modules
Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of NorthWestern is a key component of NorthWestern valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a NorthWestern.Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of NorthWestern's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
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Please note, the presentation of NorthWestern's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, NorthWestern's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of NorthWestern's management manipulating its earnings.