NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. reported significant financial growth for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023. Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024, reached $345.2 million, an increase of 7.5% from $321.1 million in Q3 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total revenues were $1.14 billion, up 6.9% from $1.07 billion in the prior year.
Operating income for Q3 2024 was $67.9 million, a notable rise from $55.6 million in Q3 2023. For the nine-month period, operating income increased to $231.6 million from $197.3 million. Net income for Q3 2024 was $46.8 million, compared to $29.3 million in Q3 2023, while net income for the nine months rose to $143.6 million from $111.0 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Q3 2024 were both $0.76, up from $0.48 in the same quarter of 2023.
The increase in revenues and profitability was primarily driven by new base rates in Montana and South Dakota, higher electric transmission revenues, and increased electric retail volumes, particularly due to favorable weather conditions in Montana. However, the company faced challenges with decreased natural gas retail volumes and rising operating expenses, including depreciation and interest costs.
In terms of strategic developments, NorthWestern Energy filed for rate increases in both Montana and South Dakota, seeking a total of $156.5 million for electric services and $6.0 million for natural gas in South Dakota. The company also announced the acquisition of Energy West Montana assets for approximately $39 million, expected to close in Q1 2025, and signed an agreement to acquire Puget Sound Energy's 25% interest in Colstrip Units 3 and 4, effective December 31, 2025.
As of September 30, 2024, total assets increased to $7.85 billion from $7.60 billion at the end of 2023, while total liabilities rose to $5.04 billion from $4.82 billion. Shareholders' equity also grew to $2.82 billion from $2.79 billion. Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $2.5 million from $9.2 million at the end of 2023, although total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash increased to $27.9 million from $21.6 million year-over-year.
Overall, NorthWestern Energy's financial performance reflects a robust growth trajectory, supported by strategic rate adjustments and acquisitions, despite facing some operational challenges.
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