If you'd invested in NorthWestern Energy (NWE): performance and returns
Looking for NorthWestern Energy's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would NorthWestern Energy have returned?
This calculator shows how much NorthWestern Energy stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in NorthWestern Energy
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,340 | +34% |
| 3 years ago | $1,207 | +21% |
| 5 years ago | $1,228 | +23% |
| 10 years ago | $1,320 | +32% |
| since inception (2008) | $2,478 | +148% |
Return by year (NorthWestern Energy)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +11% | $1,110 (+11%) |
| 2025 | +21% | $1,340 (+34%) |
| 2024 | +5% | $1,407 (+41%) |
| 2023 | -14% | $1,207 (+21%) |
| 2022 | +4% | $1,253 (+25%) |
| 2021 | -2% | $1,228 (+23%) |
| 2020 | -19% | $999 (0%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $1,205 (+20%) |
| 2018 | 0% | $1,200 (+20%) |
| 2017 | +5% | $1,259 (+26%) |
| 2016 | +5% | $1,320 (+32%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NWE return?
$1,000 invested in NorthWestern Energy 10 years ago would be worth $1,320 today, i.e. +3%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NWE's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+21%). Worst year: 2020 (-19%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NWE since inception be worth?
Since 2008, $1,000 would have become $2,478 (+148%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do NorthWestern Energy's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If NorthWestern Energy pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is NorthWestern Energy's average annual return (ROI)?
NorthWestern Energy's return on investment is about +3%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.