Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its primary subsidiary Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX), is a publicly traded natural gas distribution utility headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Established in 1931, the company has grown from a regional provider to one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States. Southwest Gas is subject to regulation by state public utility commissions in the jurisdictions it serves, ensuring reliable service and infrastructure investment to meet customer needs while maintaining safety and environmental standards.
The company’s core business activities center on the purchase, transportation, storage and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Southwest Gas constructs, operates and maintains an extensive network of pipelines, compressor stations and storage facilities to deliver natural gas under firm and interruptible contracts. In addition to its regulated utility operations, the company offers energy efficiency programs and customer support services designed to promote safe usage and conservation of natural gas.
Southwest Gas serves more than two million customers across three primary state markets: Nevada, Arizona and California. Within these territories, the company has expanded service areas through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, aligning with population growth and regional demand. Southwest Gas continues to invest in pipeline integrity, infrastructure modernization and renewable natural gas initiatives to enhance reliability and support evolving energy policies in the western United States.
The company’s leadership team is led by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael W. Florio, who brings decades of utility operations experience to the role. Southwest Gas emphasizes a strong corporate governance framework, with a board of directors composed of industry experts and community leaders. Under this guidance, the company remains focused on delivering safe, reliable natural gas service while pursuing long-term value creation for shareholders and stakeholders.
