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NFG Stock Chart & Stats
$82.49
-$1.75(-2.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$82.49
-$1.75(-2.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$75.17 - $97.06
Previous Close$80.74
Volume410.66K
Average Volume (3M)653.50K
Market Cap
$7.82B
Enterprise Value$9.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
1.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.25
Shares Outstanding95,045,100
10 Day Avg. Volume646,556
30 Day Avg. Volume653,505
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)2.70
Price to Sales (P/S)3.67
P/FCF Ratio44.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$97.33Price Target Upside17.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)7.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelIntegrated business model combining production, regulated utilities, and midstream operations can stabilize earnings by spreading risk across different cash-flow streams and reducing sensitivity to commodity swings.
Regulated Business Expansion And Rate ActionsProgress on the Ohio local distribution company acquisition and a Pennsylvania rate case seeking a base rate increase could expand regulated revenue and strengthen earnings if regulatory approvals are obtained.
Upstream Well Design TestingOngoing tests of enhanced well designs and multi-layer development have shown early productivity improvements, which could support higher future volumes and more efficient field development if results are confirmed.
Bears Say
Extended Amortization EffectsRegulatory decisions extending amortization periods spread cost recovery over a longer timeframe, which can dampen near-term cash flow and earnings.
Ohio Regulatory Return ReductionRecent Ohio regulatory rulings that lowered the authorized return on equity are expected to modestly reduce cash flow and pressure regulated returns.
Utility Scale And CompetitivenessThe utility platform remains smaller than many public peers, creating a need for further acquisitions to achieve scale and improve competitiveness and adding execution and regulatory risk.
National Fuel Gas Company News
NFG FAQ
What was National Fuel Gas’s price range in the past 12 months?
National Fuel Gas lowest stock price was $75.17 and its highest was $97.06 in the past 12 months.
What is National Fuel Gas’s market cap?
National Fuel Gas’s market cap is $7.82B.
When is National Fuel Gas’s upcoming earnings report date?
National Fuel Gas’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were National Fuel Gas’s earnings last quarter?
National Fuel Gas released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $1.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.438 by $0.102.
Is National Fuel Gas overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts National Fuel Gas’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does National Fuel Gas pay dividends?
National Fuel Gas pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.555 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.64%. See more information on National Fuel Gas dividends here
What is National Fuel Gas’s EPS estimate?
National Fuel Gas’s EPS estimate is 1.15.
How many shares outstanding does National Fuel Gas have?
National Fuel Gas has 95,045,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to National Fuel Gas’s price movement after its last earnings report?
National Fuel Gas reported an EPS of $1.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.438. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.89%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of National Fuel Gas?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NFG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
National Fuel Gas Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$97.33 (17.99% Upside)
$97.33 (17.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NFG Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 447.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
23.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
National Fuel Gas
National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) operates as a multifaceted energy enterprise, with its business structured across four primary divisions: Exploration and Production, Pipeline and Storage, Gathering, and Utility. The Exploration and Production (E&P) division is dedicated to discovering, developing, and producing natural gas and oil. Its operations are concentrated in California and the Appalachian region of the United States. As of September 30, 2021, this segment reported substantial proved developed and undeveloped reserves, comprising 21,537 thousand barrels of oil and 3,723,433 million cubic feet of natural gas. NFG's Pipeline and Storage arm manages interstate natural gas transmission and storage services. This involves an integrated pipeline network spanning Pennsylvania and New York, alongside the operation of underground natural gas storage facilities. Beyond transporting natural gas for National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, this segment also provides services to various other utilities, industrial companies, and power producers throughout New York State. It notably owns and operates the Empire Pipeline. The Gathering segment focuses on the construction, ownership, and operation of natural gas processing and pipeline gathering infrastructure, primarily located in the Appalachian region. It also extends gathering services to Seneca Resources Company, LLC. The Utility division supplies natural gas or offers natural gas transportation services to approximately 753,000 customers. These customers are situated in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Jamestown, New York, as well as Erie and Sharon, Pennsylvania. The company actively markets natural gas to a broad spectrum of clients, including industrial, wholesale, commercial, public authority, and residential customers, predominantly within western and central New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. Beyond its core energy operations, as of September 30, 2021, NFG also held significant timber assets, comprising approximately 95,000 acres of owned timber property and management rights for an additional 2,500 acres of timber. National Fuel Gas Company was established in 1902 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Williamsville, New York.
NFG Company Deck
NFG Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly constructive long‑term outlook supported by a clear growth plan: management raised multi‑year EPS growth targets (7%–10% through fiscal 2029), disclosed significant free cash flow generation ($1.0B–$1.5B), advanced the Line N expansion with long‑term contracts, made substantial progress on the Ohio utility acquisition and highlighted operational milestones (record long laterals, planned wells coming online). Near‑term challenges include lower-than-expected production this quarter tied to completion interactions and some underperforming wells, higher operating costs from inflation and regulatory timing effects, and increased leverage and interest expense tied to acquisition financing. Overall, the positives (strong long‑term guidance, hedging, contracted capacity, asset quality and planned production ramp) outweigh the near‑term operational and financing headwinds, which management is addressing through optimization, rate proceedings and a deleveraging focus.View all NFG earnings summariesNFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$97.33
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Ownership Overview
1.20% Insiders
23.12% Mutual Funds
21.40% Other Institutional Investors
24.16% Public Companies and
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