Northwest Natural Gas (NWN)
NYSE:NWN
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NWN Stock Chart & Stats
$54.04
$0.41(1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$54.04
$0.41(1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$39.29 - $55.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.54K
Average Volume (3M)271.06K
Market Cap
$2.07B
Enterprise Value$4.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$37.66M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta0.17
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.99
Shares Outstanding42,080,353
10 Day Avg. Volume289,688
30 Day Avg. Volume271,062
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 Cap2.26
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$56.50Price Target Upside4.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.40B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulatory Rate-base And Authorized ROEFavorable regulatory outcomes and rate-base increases provide durable revenue recovery mechanics and an allowed return that supports earned returns on invested capital. Multi-jurisdiction settlements and filings reduce cash-flow volatility and underpin long-term earnings through steady rate-base expansion.
High-growth C Energy PlatformRapid, scalable customer growth in C Energy diversifies earnings beyond core gas distribution and creates a multi-year revenue runway. Large meter backlog and guidance for sustained 15%–20% annual growth imply structural unit economics and recurring contribution to consolidated EPS over the medium term.
Extended Maturities And LiquidityRecent private placements and subsidiary issuances extend debt maturities and enhance liquidity, reducing near-term refinancing risk. Access to debt markets and ~$590M liquidity cited by management improve funding flexibility to support capex and dividend commitments during multi-year investment programs.
Bears Say
Persistently Negative Free Cash FlowConsistent negative free cash flow forces ongoing external financing to fund capex and dividends, raising dependency on debt/equity markets. Weak cash conversion reduces internal flexibility, elevates refinancing and liquidity risk across a multi-year capex cycle and limits reinvestment capacity.
Elevated LeverageRising debt-to-equity compresses balance-sheet headroom and increases interest and covenant sensitivity as capex continues. Higher leverage constrains capital allocation options, could raise borrowing costs, and narrows the margin for rate/timing mismatches or regulatory lag in recovering investments.
High Capital Expenditure And Depreciation PressureA large sustained capex program increases execution risk, near-term financing needs and depreciation expense, which can depress reported EPS until rate relief is secured. The timing mismatch between investment and regulatory recognition can create multi-period earnings drag and funding strain.
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NWN FAQ
What was Northwest Natural Gas’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northwest Natural Gas lowest stock price was $39.29 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 $2.07B.
When is Northwest Natural Gas’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northwest Natural Gas’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Northwest Natural Gas’s earnings last quarter?
Northwest Natural Gas released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $2.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.402 by -$0.072.
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 4.18%. See more information on Northwest Natural Gas dividends here
What is Northwest Natural Gas’s EPS estimate?
Northwest Natural Gas’s EPS estimate is -0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Northwest Natural Gas have?
Northwest Natural Gas has 42,080,353 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northwest Natural Gas’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northwest Natural Gas reported an EPS of $2.33 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.402. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.666%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$56.50 (4.55% Upside)
$56.50 (4.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NWN Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 16.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $478.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.48%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrayed a predominantly positive operational and financial tone: strong customer growth at C Energy, progress on multiple regulatory fronts (Washington settlement, Texas filing), MX3 development upside, reaffirmed guidance, and a balanced funding plan underpin confidence. Headwinds are largely timing- and investment-related—higher depreciation and financing needs, regulatory timing uncertainty (particularly in Oregon), and seasonal/near-term margin pressure in water. On balance the highlights (growth metrics, regulatory wins, MX3 optionality, liquidity) outweigh the lowlights (timing, near-term costs), supporting constructive confidence in the company’s outlook.View all NWN earnings summariesNWN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$56.50
▲(4.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.73% Insiders
22.06% Mutual Funds
13.71% Other Institutional Investors
31.74% Public Companies and Individual Investors