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NWPX Stock Chart & Stats
$129.31
-$2.71(-2.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$129.31
-$2.71(-2.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$48.15 - $152.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume26.76K
Average Volume (3M)210.09K
Market Cap
$1.15B
Enterprise Value$1.55K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$100.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.7
Beta1.00
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.06
Shares Outstanding9,637,202
10 Day Avg. Volume184,460
30 Day Avg. Volume210,092
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$112.50Price Target Upside-13.00% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)5.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$602.36M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Margins & ProfitabilitySustained margin expansion vs. prior years reflects better pricing, mix and overhead absorption from higher volumes. Higher and more-stable operating margins improve resilience across cycles, supporting reinvestment, cash generation and return on equity over the medium term.
Strong Free Cash Flow And Net CashImproved and rising free cash flow combined with a net-cash posture and large undrawn credit enhances financial flexibility. Durable FCF supports funding capex, working-capital needs, shareholder returns or M&A without forcing leverage increases during typical project timing swings.
Robust WTS Backlog & BiddingA multi-hundred-million-dollar backlog and an expanded bid pipeline give multi-quarter revenue visibility and support steady plant utilization. Elevated bidding implies a structurally stronger demand environment for water transmission projects over the coming months.
Bears Say
Steel Cost Inflation RiskSteel is a material input (~34–35% of COGS); sustained price inflation or supply constraints can erode margins and force tougher bidding. Given project-based contracts and lags in price pass-through, elevated steel prices pose a persistent margin and cost-competitiveness risk.
Backlog Normalization UncertaintyDependence on a one-off large project creates a visibility cliff once it finishes. As backlog normalizes, revenue and plant utilization could decline absent replacement wins, making near-term execution and bidding outcomes more critical for sustaining recent gains.
Working-capital Driven Cash VariabilityDespite stronger headline FCF, conversion below net income and historical working-cap swings mean cash generation can vary with project timing. This variability can pressure liquidity or delay investments during slower periods, raising operational and financing risk in a cyclical sector.
Northwest Pipe Company News
NWPX FAQ
What was Northwest Pipe’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northwest Pipe lowest stock price was $48.15 and its highest was $152.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Northwest Pipe’s market cap?
Northwest Pipe’s market cap is $1.15B.
When is Northwest Pipe’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northwest Pipe’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Northwest Pipe’s earnings last quarter?
Northwest Pipe released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.327 by $0.293.
Is Northwest Pipe overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northwest Pipe’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 1.65.
How many shares outstanding does Northwest Pipe have?
Northwest Pipe has 9,637,202 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northwest Pipe’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northwest Pipe reported an EPS of $1.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.327. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.971%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northwest Pipe?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWPX
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 Pipe Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$112.50 (-13.00% Downside)
$112.50 (-13.00% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NWPX Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 103.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
203.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northwest Pipe
Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered steel pipe products used primarily in water infrastructure. The company produces large-diameter welded steel pipe and related fittings and components for drinking water, wastewater, hydroelectric, and other water transmission and treatment applications, serving municipal, industrial, and governmental customers.
NWPX Company Deck
NWPX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and financial picture led by record revenue, gross profit and EPS driven primarily by the Water Transmission Systems segment and elevated bidding activity. Free cash flow generation, net cash position and an increased FCF outlook reinforce financial strength. Near-term risks include Precast weather-driven volume disruption, steel price inflation and the wind-down/uncertainty of a large unplanned NDA project that will normalize backlog. Overall, the positive achievements and upward guidance materially outweigh the identified headwinds.View all NWPX earnings summariesNWPX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$112.50
▼(-13.00% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.30% Insiders
20.64% Mutual Funds
7.28% Other Institutional Investors
40.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors