• NorthWestern Energy first-quarter 2026 results webcast featured remarks from CEO Brian Bird, CFO Crystal Lail, Director of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations Officer Travis Meyer.
• Quarter delivered GAAP diluted EPS of $1.03; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.31.
• Management reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance of $3.68 to $3.83; reiterated long-term rate base EPS growth target of 4% to 6%.
• Merger with Black Hills cleared shareholder vote with 99.7% support among votes cast; management forecast close in second half of 2026 pending FERC and state decisions.
• Data center pipeline expanded with Quantica development agreement for 25 MW ramping to 1,100 MW with targeted start in early 2029; Large New Load tariff proposal filed with Montana regulators in March.

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