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NWN Stock Chart & Stats
$51.68
-$0.39(-0.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$51.68
-$0.39(-0.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$40.09 - $55.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.07K
Average Volume (3M)273.34K
Market Cap
$2.12B
Enterprise Value$4.74K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.70B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5
Beta0.16
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.89Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.06
Shares Outstanding42,093,536
10 Day Avg. Volume202,852
30 Day Avg. Volume273,336
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)1.29
Price to Sales (P/S)1.48
P/FCF Ratio-9.66
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
$55.50Price Target Upside7.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)3.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Utility MarginsNorthwest’s regulated distribution business yields steady operating margins and predictable cash flow tied to allowed returns and rate base recovery. This stability under multi‑year rate frameworks supports durable earnings, underwriting of infrastructure spend and a reliable dividend profile over time.
Rate‑base Growth And MX3The MX3 storage project and the company’s $2.6B–$2.9B 2026–2030 capex plan drive structural rate‑base growth (6%–8% projected). MX3’s long‑term contracts and regulatory‑approved ROE provide contracted cash flows and regulated returns that can sustainably lift long‑term EPS and rate‑base earnings when in service.
SiEnergy High Customer GrowthSiEnergy’s rapid, repeatable customer additions and a large meter backlog create a high‑growth, recurring revenue stream outside the core utility. This diversification into a faster growth market provides durable earnings upside and reduces reliance on seasonal gas volumes, enhancing long‑term EPS contribution.
Bears Say
High LeverageElevated leverage increases sensitivity to interest rates and refinancing cycles, limiting balance‑sheet flexibility. With substantial ongoing capex, high debt raises financing costs and constrains the company’s ability to self‑fund projects or absorb regulatory/timing mismatches without additional external financing.
Weak Free Cash FlowConsistent negative free cash flow amid heavy capital spending forces reliance on debt and equity issuance to fund growth. Weak cash conversion elevates execution and liquidity risk, potentially pressuring credit metrics and limiting room to increase dividends or accelerate discretionary investments.
Project & Regulatory Timing RiskAn appeal against MX3’s permit creates schedule uncertainty that could delay the expected NTP and in‑service date. Delays increase financing and carrying costs, defer contracted returns and the projected EPS uplift, and raise the risk that expected long‑term growth targets are pushed out or reduced.
Northwest Gas News
NWN FAQ
What was Northwest Natural Gas’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northwest Natural Gas lowest stock price was $40.09 and its highest was $55.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Northwest Natural Gas’s market cap?
Northwest Natural Gas’s market cap is $2.12B.
When is Northwest Natural Gas’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northwest Natural Gas’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Northwest Natural Gas’s earnings last quarter?
Northwest Natural Gas released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.082 by $0.092.
Is Northwest Natural Gas overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northwest Natural Gas’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northwest Natural Gas pay dividends?
Northwest Natural Gas pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.492 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.86%. See more information on Northwest Natural Gas dividends here
What is Northwest Natural Gas’s EPS estimate?
Northwest Natural Gas’s EPS estimate is -0.89.
How many shares outstanding does Northwest Natural Gas have?
Northwest Natural Gas has 42,093,536 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northwest Natural Gas’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northwest Natural Gas reported an EPS of $0.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.082. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.293%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northwest Natural Gas?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWN
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
Northwest Gas Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$55.50 (7.39% Upside)
$55.50 (7.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NWN Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 16.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
32.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northwest Natural Gas
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) operates primarily through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, delivering regulated natural gas to a diverse clientele including residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Beyond its core distribution business, the company manages the Mist gas storage facility, which holds 5.7 billion cubic feet and is leased to other utilities and third-party energy marketers. It also provides natural gas asset management solutions and maintains an appliance retail outlet. NWN's strategic investments extend to broader gas storage activities, water services, non-regulated renewable natural gas ventures, and other diversified interests. The company currently supplies natural gas to approximately 786,000 meters within its service territories in Oregon and southwest Washington. Additionally, its water operations cater to about 80,000 individuals through roughly 33,000 water and wastewater connections located in the Pacific Northwest and Texas. Founded in 1859, Northwest Natural Holding Company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
NWN Company Deck
NWN Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a largely positive tone driven by strong SiEnergy growth, favorable regulatory outcomes (notably in Washington and progress in Oregon), a maturing Water platform with investment-grade financing, solid liquidity, and reaffirmed or improved guidance and long-term targets. Offsetting items include seasonal quarter results, declines in EPS for Northwest Natural Gas and Water driven by higher O&M, depreciation and financing costs, and a pending appeal on the MX3 permit. Overall the positives — particularly rapid customer growth at SiEnergy, constructive regulatory developments, strong liquidity and capital execution — outweigh the near-term operational headwinds.View all NWN earnings summariesNWN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$55.50
▲(7.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.73% Insiders
22.43% Mutual Funds
14.07% Other Institutional Investors
29.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors