What is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.'s electric — goodwill?

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) reported electric — goodwill of $243.56M in Q4 2025.

What does electric — goodwill mean?

Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations within the electric utility segment. This intangible asset reflects the premium paid for expected future economic benefits, such as market synergies and established customer bases. It is subject to periodic impairment testing to ensure the carrying value remains supported by the segment's cash-generating capacity.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. NWE Electric — Goodwill

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$497.6M+6.6%

Operating income$114.1M-8.5%

Net income$63.5M-17.5%

EPS (diluted)$1.03-17.6%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$27.6M-65.5%

Total debt$3.3B+6.5%

Total equity$2.9B+0.4%

Total assets$8.6B+5.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$159.4M+3.9%

CapEx$116.1M+26.0%

Free cash flow$43.3M-29.3%

Valuation

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Market cap$4.36B+14.3%

Profitability

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Operating margin19.2%-3.8pp

Net margin10.2%-5.5pp

FCF margin-9%+0.1pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity5.8%-2.5pp

Debt / equity1.1×+0.1×

Current ratio0.7×-0.5×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:Goodwill.

The official record: NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.’s 10-K, filed February 12, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.'s electric — goodwill?: NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) reported electric — goodwill of $243.56M in Q4 2025.
What does electric — goodwill mean?: Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations within the electric utility segment. This intangible asset reflects the premium paid for expected future economic benefits, such as market synergies and established customer bases. It is subject to periodic impairment testing to ensure the carrying value remains supported by the segment's cash-generating capacity.