Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC Invests $1.16 Million in Northwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN)

Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC purchased a new position in Northwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 29,341 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,161,000. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC owned approximately 0.07% of Northwest Natural as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC raised its position in shares of Northwest Natural by 11,111.1% in the 4th quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 1,009 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new stake in Northwest Natural in the third quarter valued at $61,000. KBC Group NV grew its holdings in Northwest Natural by 74.1% during the 4th quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 2,054 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $81,000 after acquiring an additional 874 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its position in shares of Northwest Natural by 32.5% in the 4th quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,830 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $112,000 after purchasing an additional 694 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC lifted its position in shares of Northwest Natural by 13.5% during the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 2,906 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $115,000 after purchasing an additional 345 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.13% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Northwest Natural

In other Northwest Natural news, Director David Hugo Anderson sold 7,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $43.00, for a total value of $322,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 109,882 shares in the company, valued at $4,724,926. This represents a 6.39 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP David A. Weber sold 2,183 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.46, for a total transaction of $92,690.18. Following the transaction, the vice president now owns 255 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $10,827.30. This trade represents a 89.54 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 25,192 shares of company stock valued at $1,054,793 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.93% of the company's stock.

Northwest Natural Stock Down 0.1 %

NYSE NWN traded down $0.04 on Tuesday, hitting $43.51. 146,093 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 244,878. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $42.08 and a 200 day moving average of $41.17. Northwest Natural Holding has a twelve month low of $34.82 and a twelve month high of $45.51. The company has a market capitalization of $1.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.52 and a beta of 0.56. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.

Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 6th. The utilities provider reported $2.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.09 by $0.19. Northwest Natural had a net margin of 6.90% and a return on equity of 5.89%. The company's revenue was up 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.69 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that Northwest Natural Holding will post 2.33 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Northwest Natural Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 30th will be issued a $0.49 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 30th. This represents a $1.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.50%. Northwest Natural's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 96.55%.

Northwest Natural Company Profile

Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the United States. The company operates a mist gas storage facility contracted to other utilities, third-party marketers, and electric generators; offers natural gas asset management services; and operates an appliance retail center.