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Northwest Natural Gas Co (NWN)

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Northwest Natural Holding Company is a common stock listing on the NYSE for a U.S. utility group focused on regulated natural gas distribution. Through Northwest Natural Gas Company, the business serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers, with operations in Oregon and southwest Washington. Its activities are organized across three segments: NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water. The company also operates a gas storage facility used under contract by utilities, third-party marketers, and electric generators, and provides natural gas asset management, interstate storage, and appliance retail services. Beyond gas distribution, Northwest Natural Holding Company is active in water and wastewater connections, related operation and maintenance services, and selected non-regulated businesses, including renewable natural gas and other investments. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NWN
$43.93
-12.9% Downside
Fair
$57.40
13.8% Upside
Fair
Fair
July 31, 2026
August 14, 2026
1.97
3.9%
August 5, 2026
17.3x
1.3x
1.7x
2.144 B
4.77 B
55.6%
99.4%
0.7
63.5%
-221.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$43.93

Estimated downside of 12.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$25.05

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$32.40

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$40.26

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$54.59

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$57.40

Analysts imply upside of 13.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.285 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.4 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

480.9 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

487.9 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.81

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

0.7

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

-221.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

15

Dividend Payment Date

August 14, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 31, 2026

Dividend Yield

3.9%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.97

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

63.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Buy

The daily technical read for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) has a Buy consensus, with 3 buy, 2 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 2
Sell 1
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$43.93
Estimated downside 12.9%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 12.9%
Analyst Target
$57.40
Implied upside 13.8%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is $43.93. This implies an estimated downside of 12.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 12.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is $57.40. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 13.8%.

The current financial health read for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is August 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.9%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.97, ex-dividend date is July 31, 2026, payment date is August 14, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is 17.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Northwest Natural Gas Co is 2.144 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Northwest Natural Gas Co is 4.77 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Northwest Natural Gas Co is NYSE-NWN, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE-NWN) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Northwest Natural Gas Co is 55.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Northwest Natural Gas Co is 99.4%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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