Northwest Pipe (NWPX)
NASDAQ:NWPX
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NWPX Stock Chart & Stats
$81.65
-$1.03(-2.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$81.65
-$1.03(-2.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$38.38 - $123.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.24K
Average Volume (3M)166.73K
Market Cap
$1.18B
Enterprise Value$1.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.26M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$102.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.9
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.34
Shares Outstanding9,637,008
10 Day Avg. Volume163,859
30 Day Avg. Volume166,731
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)1.16
P/FCF Ratio12.97
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$90.00Price Target Upside10.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$551.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record BacklogA record $430M Water Transmission backlog provides durable revenue visibility over multiple quarters, improving planning and capacity utilization. Large, multi-month projects reduce short-term sales volatility and support steadier throughput, helping margin and cash predictability.
Improving MarginsSustained margin expansion reflects pricing, mix, and productivity gains (higher tons produced, overhead absorption). If maintained, improved gross margins raise operating leverage, support stronger net income and FCF generation, and create cushion against commodity cost swings.
Strong Cash Generation & Lower LeverageRobust free cash flow and materially reduced leverage strengthen financial flexibility for capital investment, M&A, buybacks or debt repayment. A conservative balance sheet lowers refinancing risk and supports long-term execution on large infrastructure projects.
Bears Say
Modest Revenue GrowthRevenue expansion remains limited relative to backlog strength, signaling potential concentration in timing rather than sustained top-line growth. Modest organic growth constrains scalability; sustained margin gains must outpace slow revenue to improve long-term returns.
Large Project Timing RiskA sizable $50M project subject to supply timing can shift revenue and margins across fiscal periods, complicating forecasting and backlog conversion. Delays may compress future capacity, create concentration risk, and increase exposure to commodity and logistics cost swings.
Lumpy Cash ConversionInconsistent operating cash conversion and elevated receivables indicate working-capital sensitivity to billing and project timing. This lumpiness can strain liquidity in weaker quarters and requires disciplined collections and project billing to sustain the improved leverage and FCF profile.
Northwest Pipe Company News
NWPX FAQ
What was Northwest Pipe’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northwest Pipe lowest stock price was $38.38 and its highest was $123.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Northwest Pipe’s market cap?
Northwest Pipe’s market cap is $1.18B.
When is Northwest Pipe’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northwest Pipe’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Northwest Pipe’s earnings last quarter?
Northwest Pipe released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.4.
Is Northwest Pipe overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northwest Pipe’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northwest Pipe pay dividends?
Northwest Pipe does not currently pay dividends.
What is Northwest Pipe’s EPS estimate?
Northwest Pipe’s EPS estimate is 1.35.
How many shares outstanding does Northwest Pipe have?
Northwest Pipe has 9,637,008 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northwest Pipe’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northwest Pipe reported an EPS of $1.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.68. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.336%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northwest Pipe?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWPX
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Northwest Pipe Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$90.00 (10.23% Upside)
$90.00 (10.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NWPX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 103.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
199.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northwest Pipe
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of water-related infrastructure products in North America and Canada. It operates through two segments, Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (SPP) and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (Precast). The SPP segment provides large-diameter and high-pressure steel pipeline systems for use in water infrastructure applications, which are primarily related to drinking water systems. Its products are also used for hydroelectric power systems, wastewater systems, seismic resiliency, and other applications. In addition, this segment makes products for industrial plant piping systems and certain structural applications. The Precast segment offers stormwater and wastewater technology products, precast, and reinforced concrete products, including reinforced concrete pipe, manholes, box culverts, vaults and catch basins, pump lift stations, oil water separators, biofiltration units, steel casing pipes, and bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipes, as well as pipeline system joints, fittings, specialized components, and other environmental and engineered solutions. The company sells its water infrastructure products under the ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, Permalok, and Northwest Pipe Company brands primarily to installation contractors. The company was formerly known as Northwest Pipe Company and changed its name to NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2025. NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
NWPX Company Deck
NWPX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a clearly positive operational and financial story: record revenues, gross profit, EPS, strong free cash flow, expanding margins, record WTS backlog, and upgraded cash flow guidance. Challenges noted—weather-related downtime, modest Precast order book decline, supply/timing risk on a large NDA project, and receivables/cash timing—are meaningful but appear manageable relative to the breadth and size of the reported improvements and backlog visibility.View all NWPX earnings summariesNWPX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$90.00
▲(10.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.09% Insiders
20.86% Mutual Funds
25.55% Other Institutional Investors
22.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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