NorthWestern''s Return on Invested Capital Overview According to Benzinga Pro, during Q2, NorthWestern (NASDAQ: NWE ) earned $29.79 million, a 49.61% increase from the preceding quarter. NorthWestern''s sales decreased to $323.00 million, a 18.12% change since Q1. NorthWestern earned $59.11 million, and sales totaled $394.50 million in Q1. Why Is ROIC Significant? Earnings data without context is not clear and can difficult to base trading decisions on. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) helps to filter signal from noise by measuring yearly pre-tax profit relative to invested capital by a business. Generally, a higher ROIC suggests successful growth of a company and is a sign of higher earnings per share in the future. … Full story available on Benzinga.com