NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K under Regulation FD to disclose that executives Crystal Lail and Travis Meyer will present at the Barclays 40th Annual Energy-Power Conference on September 9, 2026. During the presentation, the company affirmed its 2026 non-GAAP earnings guidance range of $3.68 to $3.83 per diluted share. The filing also references a pending merger with Black Hills Corporation and details operational updates regarding capital investment plans, data center opportunities, and regulatory approvals in Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota. NorthWestern Energy Group operates as a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving customers primarily in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

NorthWestern Energy Group reported second-quarter 2026 diluted GAAP earnings per share of $0.40, up from $0.35 in the prior year period. The company affirmed its full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $3.68 to $3.83 and its long-term growth targets of 4% to 6%. It also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67 per share, payable on September 1, 2026, with a record date of August 17, 2026. Regulatory approvals for its pending merger with Black Hills Corporation were received from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nebraska, and South Dakota; Montana remains the final jurisdiction awaiting a decision. The company also announced $150 million in new bond issuance and a $225 million secured term loan to support operations and capital investments.

NorthWestern Corporation entered into a $225 million secured term loan credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and other lenders to repay a portion of its existing $425 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The term loan is secured by a $225 million first mortgage bond and is scheduled to mature on November 26, 2027.