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NYSE:NFG

National Fuel Gas (NFG) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$52.61
+0.45 (+0.86%)
(As of 09/25/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$51.88
$52.71
50-Day Range
$51.40
$55.67
52-Week Range
$48.89
$68.22
Volume
344,295 shs
Average Volume
562,721 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.83 billion
P/E Ratio
8.65
Dividend Yield
3.76%
Price Target
$61.25

National Fuel Gas MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.4% Upside
$61.25 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.38% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.37mentions of National Fuel Gas in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.73%
From $5.31 to $5.88 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.81 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

18th out of 85 stocks

Natural Gas Distribution Industry

2nd out of 10 stocks


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About National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) Stock

National Fuel Gas Company operates as a diversified energy company. It operates through four segments: Exploration and Production, Pipeline and Storage, Gathering, and Utility. The Exploration and Production segment explores for, develops, and produces natural gas and oil in California and in the Appalachian region of the United States. As of September 30, 2022, it had proved developed and undeveloped reserves of 4,170,662 MMcf of natural gas and 250 Mbbl of oil. The Pipeline and Storage segment provides interstate natural gas transportation and storage services through an integrated gas pipeline system in Pennsylvania and New York; and owns and operates underground natural gas storage fields. This segment also transports natural gas for National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, as well as for other utilities, industrial companies, and power producers in New York State. The Gathering segment builds, owns, and operates natural gas processing and pipeline gathering facilities in the Appalachian region, as well as provides gathering services to Seneca. The Utility segment sells natural gas or provides natural gas utility services to approximately 754,000 customers in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Jamestown, New York; and Erie and Sharon, Pennsylvania. National Fuel Gas Company was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Williamsville, New York.

NFG Price History

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NFG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/14 Dividend
6/29/2023
Dividend Payable
7/14/2023
Last Earnings
8/02/2023
Today
9/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/13 Dividend
9/28/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023
Dividend Payable
10/13/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/02/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Natural gas distribution
Sub-Industry
Gas Utilities
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
63618010
Employees
2,132
Year Founded
1902

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$61.25
High Stock Price Forecast
$68.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$54.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$566.02 million
Pretax Margin
30.50%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.24 billion
Cash Flow
$10.04 per share
Book Value
$22.74 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
90,497,000
Market Cap
$4.83 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.67

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Key Executives

  • Mr. David P. BauerMr. David P. Bauer (Age 54)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.77M
  • Mr. Ronald C. KraemerMr. Ronald C. Kraemer (Age 66)
    Chief Operating Officer
    Comp: $1.88M
  • Ms. Donna L. DeCarolisMs. Donna L. DeCarolis (Age 64)
    Pres of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp.
    Comp: $1.38M
  • Mr. Justin I. LowethMr. Justin I. Loweth (Age 44)
    Pres of National Fuel Gas Midstream Company, LLC & Seneca Resources Company, LLC
    Comp: $1.5M
  • Mr. Timothy J. Silverstein
    Principal Financial Officer & Treasurer
  • Ms. Elena G. Mendel (Age 56)
    Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Martin A. Krebs (Age 52)
    Chief Information Officer
  • Brandon J. Haspett
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Michael W. Reville
    Gen. Counsel & Sec.
  • Mr. Joseph N. Del Vecchio
    Sr. VP













NFG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell National Fuel Gas stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Fuel Gas in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NFG shares.
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What is National Fuel Gas' stock price forecast for 2023?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for National Fuel Gas' shares. Their NFG share price forecasts range from $54.00 to $68.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $61.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have NFG shares performed in 2023?

National Fuel Gas' stock was trading at $63.30 at the start of the year. Since then, NFG stock has decreased by 17.2% and is now trading at $52.42.
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Are investors shorting National Fuel Gas?

National Fuel Gas saw a decrease in short interest in the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,390,000 shares, a decrease of 21.9% from the July 31st total of 3,060,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 612,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.9 days. Approximately 2.7% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is National Fuel Gas' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023.
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How were National Fuel Gas' earnings last quarter?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The oil and gas producer reported $1.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.11. The oil and gas producer earned $428.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $480.10 million. National Fuel Gas had a net margin of 25.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.71%.

How often does National Fuel Gas pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Fuel Gas?

National Fuel Gas announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 14th. Investors of record on Friday, September 29th will be given a dividend of $0.495 per share on Friday, October 13th. This represents a $1.98 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 28th.
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Is National Fuel Gas a good dividend stock?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.76%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 53 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 32.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NFG will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has National Fuel Gas issued on next quarter's earnings?

National Fuel Gas updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.15-$5.25 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.11. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Ronald J. Tanski's approval rating as National Fuel Gas' CEO?

9 employees have rated National Fuel Gas Chief Executive Officer Ronald J. Tanski on Glassdoor.com. Ronald J. Tanski has an approval rating of 65% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of National Fuel Gas own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other National Fuel Gas investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Bank of America (BAC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Dominion Energy (D), Walt Disney (DIS) and Duke Energy (DUK).

What is National Fuel Gas' stock symbol?

National Fuel Gas trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NFG."

Who are National Fuel Gas' major shareholders?

National Fuel Gas' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.33%), State Street Corp (8.69%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.52%), Gabelli Funds LLC (2.66%), LSV Asset Management (1.98%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.60%). Insiders that own company stock include David P Bauer, Donna L Decarolis, Justin I Loweth, Ronald C Kraemer and Ronald J Tanski.
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How do I buy shares of National Fuel Gas?

Shares of NFG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is National Fuel Gas' stock price today?

One share of NFG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $52.42.

How much money does National Fuel Gas make?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) has a market capitalization of $4.81 billion and generates $2.24 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $566.02 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.08 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does National Fuel Gas have?

The company employs 2,132 workers across the globe.

How can I contact National Fuel Gas?

National Fuel Gas' mailing address is 6363 Main Street, Williamsville NY, 14221. The official website for the company is www.nationalfuelgas.com. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at (716) 857-7000, via email at websterk@natfuel.com, or via fax at 281-210-5101.

This page (NYSE:NFG) was last updated on 9/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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