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Southwest Gas Corp. (SWX)
NYSE:SWX
SWX Stock Chart & Stats
$87.71
-$1.06(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$87.71
-$1.06(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$64.69 - $90.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume54.22K
Average Volume (3M)812.25K
Market Cap
$6.34B
Enterprise Value$9.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$576.64M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.51B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
2.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.43
Shares Outstanding72,269,130
10 Day Avg. Volume644,625
30 Day Avg. Volume812,248
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)1.46
Price to Sales (P/S)2.98
P/FCF Ratio-22.93
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.46
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.74
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$97.33Price Target Upside10.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)4.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengtheningThe Centuri disposition materially improved liquidity and credit profile: ~$260M net gain, full HoldCo debt repayment, and ~ $600M cash plus >$1.3B total liquidity together with a BBB+ upgrade lower financing costs, expand capacity to fund capex plans and preserve dividend policy over the medium term.
Anchored Growth Via Great BasinCommercial commitments for ~800 MMcf/d provide a structural earnings lift once in service: the Great Basin project is expected to add material regulated-like margin ($215M–$245M) and scale, diversifying and front-loading revenue capacity and underpinning multi-year rate base and EPS growth if permits and financing proceed as planned.
Capital Plan & Rate Base GrowthA sizable, multi‑year capex program tied to regulated distribution supports durable earnings through rate base growth: steady utility capex translates to allowed returns on invested capital, enabling predictable revenue inflows, supporting dividend increases and management's targeted mid‑teens EPS growth over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageSustained high leverage limits financial flexibility for a capital-intensive utility: elevated debt-to-equity increases interest sensitivity, constrains ability to absorb project delays or higher costs, and reduces the room to fund incremental capex without additional external financing or pressure on credit metrics over the next 2–6 months.
Volatile Cash GenerationLumpy and uneven free cash flow undermines self-funding: swings from multi-year negative FCF to a brief improvement then a projected 2025 drop mean the company may need recurrent external financing or HoldCo cash to support capex and dividends, increasing execution risk if cash conversion remains inconsistent.
Execution & Regulatory RiskThe growth plan hinges on timely regulatory approvals and project execution: FERC/NEPA permitting, rate case results and supply chain dynamics can materially delay or increase the cost of Great Basin and utility projects. Such setbacks would defer incremental margin and strain financing and credit cushions during construction.
Southwest Gas News
SWX FAQ
What was Southwest Gas Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southwest Gas Corp. lowest stock price was $64.69 and its highest was $90.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Southwest Gas Corp.’s market cap?
Southwest Gas Corp.’s market cap is $6.34B.
When is Southwest Gas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southwest Gas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were Southwest Gas Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Southwest Gas Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.335 by $0.095.
Is Southwest Gas Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southwest Gas Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Southwest Gas Corp. pay dividends?
Southwest Gas Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.62 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.07%. See more information on Southwest Gas Corp. dividends here
What is Southwest Gas Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Southwest Gas Corp.’s EPS estimate is 2.04.
How many shares outstanding does Southwest Gas Corp. have?
Southwest Gas Corp. has 72,269,130 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southwest Gas Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southwest Gas Corp. reported an EPS of $1.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.335. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.057%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southwest Gas Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SWX
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
Southwest Gas Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$97.33 (10.97% Upside)
$97.33 (10.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SWX Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 90.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southwest Gas Corp.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada, and California. The company operates through Natural Gas Distribution, Utility Infrastructure Services, and Pipeline and Storage segments. It also provides trenching, installation, and replacement of underground pipes, as well as maintenance services for energy distribution systems. As of December 31, 2021, it had 2,159,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and other natural gas customers. Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
SWX Company Deck
SWX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive outlook anchored by successful strategic simplification (Centuri sale), strong 2025 utility performance (19% EPS increase from continuing operations and 8.7% adjusted net income growth), upgraded credit ratings, ample liquidity, constructive regulatory developments in Arizona and Nevada, and a material growth runway driven by the Great Basin expansion (800 MMcf/d commitments; $215M–$245M incremental margin). Risks were acknowledged but largely framed as manageable: higher O&M, increased D&A and interest costs, near-term earnings moderation during project construction, regulatory/permitting/legal timing uncertainty, and a planned use of HoldCo cash that will reduce year-end HoldCo balances. Overall, highlights substantially outweigh lowlights, supporting a positive sentiment for the company’s transition to a pure regulated utility and its forward-looking growth plan.View all SWX earnings summariesSWX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$97.33
▲(10.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
9.01% Insiders
26.44% Mutual Funds
11.14% Other Institutional Investors
26.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors