Compare · NWE vs XEL
NWE vs XEL
Side-by-side comparison of NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. (NWE) and Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both NWE and XEL operate in Power Generation (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- XEL is the larger of the two at $48.46B, about 15.0x NWE ($3.22B).
- XEL has been more active in the news (14 items in the past 4 weeks vs 5 for NWE).
- Both have 25 recent analyst ratings on file.
NorthWestern Energy Group Inc.
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates through Electric and Natural Gas segments. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company operates 6,809 miles of electric transmission and 18,068 miles of electric distribution lines; and 2,165 Miles of natural gas transmission and 4,892 miles of natural gas distribution lines in Montana. It also operates 1,308 Miles of electric transmission and 2,314 electric distribution lines in South Dakota; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,524 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. It serves approximately 734,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Latest NWE
- NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Minnkota Power Cooperative Joins North Plains Connector Utility Consortium
- NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Director Yingling Jeffrey W. was granted 569 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 23,616 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Horsfall Jan Robert was granted 569 shares, increasing direct ownership by 5% to 11,109 units (SEC Form 4)
- NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- SEC Form 10-Q filed by NorthWestern Energy Group Inc.
Latest XEL
- Xcel Energy Powering Communities, Economies as Energy Landscape Evolves
- PowerOn Midwest Economic Impact Report Highlights Billions in Benefits for Minnesota
- Xcel Energy Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 17,018 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 10% to 24,551 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 7% to 33,311 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stockfish Devin W was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 41% to 7,798 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Johnson Netha N. was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 19,340 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Hutchinson Maria Demaree was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 230% to 3,234 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 43,123 units (SEC Form 4)