Northland Power Stock Performance

NPI Stock  CAD 21.76  0.34  1.59%   
On a scale of 0 to 100, Northland Power holds a performance score of 20. The company secures a Beta (Market Risk) of 0.48, which means possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. Northland Power moves in the same direction as the market but with less intensity, offering a degree of cushion during selloffs. Please confirm Northland Power's expected short fall, and the relationship between the value at risk and daily balance of power, to make a quick decision on whether Northland Power's historical price patterns will revert.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Across the last 90 days, the risk-adjusted return profile of Northland Power is weaker than 20% of the global equities and portfolios reviewed by Macroaxis. The business is commonly classified in the Utilities sector and the Utilities—Renewable industry. In spite of very unfluctuating forward indicators, Northland Power displayed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point. Learn More
 Forward Dividend Yield
0.0336
 Payout Ratio
0.35
 Forward Dividend Rate
0.72
 Dividend Date
2026-03-16
 Ex Dividend Date
2026-03-31
Begin Period Cash Flow672.4 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-94.2 M
  

Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you had invested C$ 1,719 in Northland Power on December 16, 2025 and sold it today you would have earned a total of C$ 457.00 from holding Northland Power or generated 26.59% return on investment over 90 days. Northland Power is generating a 0.3926% daily return assuming 1.5575% volatility of returns over the 90 days investment horizon. Simply put, 13% of all stocks have less volatile historical return distribution than Northland Power, and 93% of all equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns than the company over the next 90 trading days.
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This comparison focuses on expected return, realized volatility, and risk efficiency versus the market. It highlights whether the current reward profile compensates for the level of uncertainty assumed. Assuming the 90-day trading horizon Northland Power is expected to generate 1.98 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.98 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.25 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.06 per unit of risk.

Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price

For Northland Stock, the tendency of price to converge toward a long-term average provides a useful baseline for forecasting. Nonetheless, studies have found that some stocks are persistently mispriced, with the spread correcting only when market dynamics shift significantly.
Current PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds moving above the current price in 90 days
21.76 90 days 21.76
roughly 2.81
Based on standard probability analysis, the odds of Northland Power moving above the current price in 90 days from now are roughly 2.81 (The chart above shows the probability distribution of Northland Stock prices over the next 90 days).
Assuming the 90-day trading horizon Northland Power has a beta of 0.48. This indicates as returns on the market go up, Northland Power's average returns are expected to increase less than the benchmark. However, during a bear market, the loss from holding Northland Power is expected to be smaller as well. Additionally, Northland Power has an alpha of 0.3768, implying that it can generate a 0.3768 percent excess return over Dow Jones Industrial after adjusting for the inherent market risk (beta).
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Predictive Modules for Northland Power

Accurately predicting the stock market is one of the most challenging tasks in investing. For Northland Power, a range of forecasting tools can be applied, though none offer certainty. Despite this, systematic forecasting is a critical step in the investment process - comparing methods and results helps investors develop a more nuanced view of potential outcomes.
The mean reversion principle applied to Northland Power's suggests that neither prolonged outperformance nor underperformance is permanent. Investors exploit this by positioning against extremes in price relative to fundamental value.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
19.8121.3722.93
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
19.2824.0225.58
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
19.2320.7922.35
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.450.610.77
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Peer comparison enriches Northland Power analysis by revealing how the company ranks against competitors on key metrics. This relative perspective often changes investment conclusions drawn from standalone fundamental analysis.

Primary Risk Indicators

The past 10-20 years have brought considerable volatility to the stock market, and Northland Power has been no exception. Sharp price drops and strong rallies have made hedging an important tool for managing portfolio risk. Investors in Northland Power should monitor Northland Power's fundamental risk indicators to stay ahead of market swings.
α
Alpha over Dow Jones
0.38
β
Beta against Dow Jones0.48
σ
Overall volatility
1.43
Ir
Information ratio 0.26

Investor Alerts and Insights

Alerts and suggestions for Northland Power give investors a structured way to monitor the stock for material events. Northland Power notifications flag important changes in technical indicators, fundamentals, and market conditions that may warrant attention.
Northland Power has accumulated CAD7.18 B in total debt with debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 4.12, indicating Northland Power may have difficulties to generate enough cash to satisfy its financial obligations. Northland Power has a current ratio of 0.8, indicating that it has a negative working capital and may not be able to pay financial obligations in time and when they become due. Debt can assist Northland Power until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, Northland Power's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like Northland Power sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for Northland to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about Northland Power's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.
The company reported revenue of 2.43 B. Net Loss for the year was -163.25 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 1.7 B.
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Price Density Drivers

Understanding the forces driving Northland Power's price dynamics helps investors anticipate periods of elevated volatility. The balance between optimistic and pessimistic market participants is reflected in the short-sentiment indicators listed below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding261.3 M
Cash And Short Term Investments678.9 M

Northland Power Fundamentals Growth

Northland Stock performance is fundamentally tied to Northland Power's financial health and growth outlook. Revenue and earnings trends, operating margins, and capital structure decisions all play a significant role in shaping investor expectations for Northland Stock.

Performance Metrics & Calculation Methodology

Northland Power performance is measured on a risk-adjusted basis against benchmarks. Certain defensive traits may reduce sensitivity to broader macroeconomic fluctuations. Northland Power shows ROE of -2.41%, ROA of 3.76%.

Inputs for Northland Power come from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds and are mapped into a consistent schema for analysis. Some fields can appear with publication lag. Return and risk statistics are calculated from historical price series.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Raphi Shpitalnik - Junior Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
Last reviewed on March 5th, 2026