8-K current report · filed Apr 30, 2026

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) 8-K Current Report: April 30, 2026

Item 2.02Item 7.01Item EX-99.1NWE overview

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NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 30, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q1 2026 results covered quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Q1 2026 results covered quarter ended March 31, 2026
  • 2026 diluted EPS guidance reaffirmed at $3.68–$3.83
  • Detailed financial results and management commentary in Exhibit 99.1

Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Virtual annual shareholder meeting scheduled April 30, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern time
  • Investor conference call scheduled April 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time to review financial results
  • CEO Brian Bird presenting operational updates at the annual meeting
  • CEO Brian Bird and CFO Crystal Lail presenting financial results to investors
  • Presentations furnished under Regulation FD as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, enabling equal public access to disclosed information

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1

  • Q1 GAAP EPS fell to $1.03 from $1.25, while adjusted EPS rose to $1.31 from $1.22
  • 2026 adjusted EPS guidance reaffirmed at $3.68-$3.83, with 4%-6% long-term EPS and rate-base growth targets
  • Merger milestones advance: shareholder approvals, antitrust waiting-period expiration, and regulatory settlements support targeted second-half 2026 closing
  • Capital plan reaffirmed at $3.2 billion for 2026-2030, with equity issuances expected beginning in 2027
  • Quarterly dividend increased to $0.67 per share, payable June 30, 2026, targeting a 60%-70% long-term payout ratio

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