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Northwest Natural (NWN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$38.26
-0.73 (-1.87%)
(As of 01:33 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$38.25
$39.22
50-Day Range
$38.46
$44.67
52-Week Range
$37.79
$52.39
Volume
101,528 shs
Average Volume
180,503 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.38 billion
P/E Ratio
13.47
Dividend Yield
5.07%
Price Target
$48.00

Northwest Natural MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
22.8% Upside
$48.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.69% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.81mentions of Northwest Natural in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$21,286 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.58%
From $2.69 to $2.84 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.78 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

31st out of 84 stocks

Natural Gas Distribution Industry

3rd out of 10 stocks


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About Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) Stock

Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company operates Mist gas storage facility contracted to other utilities and third-party marketers; offers natural gas asset management services; and operates an appliance retail center. It also engages in the gas storage, water and wastewater, non-regulated renewable natural gas, and other investment businesses. In addition, the company provides natural gas service in Oregon and southwest Washington; and water and wastewater connections. Northwest Natural Holding Company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

NWN Price History

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NWN Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend
7/28/2023
Last Earnings
8/03/2023
Dividend Payable
8/15/2023
Today
9/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/14/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Natural gas distribution
Sub-Industry
Gas Utilities
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
66765510
Employees
1,258
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$48.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$59.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$42.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+24.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$86.30 million
Pretax Margin
11.44%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.04 billion
Cash Flow
$5.80 per share
Book Value
$33.49 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
35,762,000
Market Cap
$1.39 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.60
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Key Executives

  • Mr. David Hugo AndersonMr. David Hugo Anderson (Age 61)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.7M
  • Mr. Justin B. Palfreyman (Age 44)
    Pres
    Comp: $622.28k
  • Ms. MardiLyn Saathoff (Age 66)
    Sr. VP of Regulation & Gen. Counsel
    Comp: $741.91k
  • Ms. Kimberly Heiting Rush (Age 53)
    Sr. VP & COO - NW Natural
    Comp: $646.57k
  • Mr. Brody J. Wilson (Age 44)
    Interim CFO, VP, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & Treasurer
  • Ms. Nikki Sparley CPA
    Director of Investor Relations & Treasury
  • Ms. Shawn M. Filippi (Age 50)
    VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Corp. Sec.
  • Ms. Kathryn M. Williams (Age 47)
    VP, Chief Public Affairs & Sustainability Officer
  • Joseph S. Karney
    VP of Eng & Utility Operations













NWN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Northwest Natural stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Northwest Natural in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" NWN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NWN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Northwest Natural's stock price forecast for 2023?

3 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Northwest Natural's stock. Their NWN share price forecasts range from $42.00 to $59.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $48.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have NWN shares performed in 2023?

Northwest Natural's stock was trading at $47.59 at the start of the year. Since then, NWN shares have decreased by 19.2% and is now trading at $38.44.
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Are investors shorting Northwest Natural?

Northwest Natural saw a drop in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 541,000 shares, a drop of 18.2% from the July 31st total of 661,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 187,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.9 days.
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When is Northwest Natural's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 14th 2023.
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How were Northwest Natural's earnings last quarter?

Northwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The utilities provider reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.07) by $0.10. The utilities provider earned $237.86 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $211.65 million. Northwest Natural had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.47% and a net margin of 8.49%.

How often does Northwest Natural pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Northwest Natural?

Northwest Natural announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 13th. Investors of record on Monday, July 31st will be given a dividend of $0.485 per share on Tuesday, August 15th. This represents a $1.94 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.05%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 28th.
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Is Northwest Natural a good dividend stock?

Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) pays an annual dividend of $1.94 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.92%. NWN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 66 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 68.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NWN will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.31% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for NWN.

What guidance has Northwest Natural issued on next quarter's earnings?

Northwest Natural issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.55-$2.75 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.67.

What other stocks do shareholders of Northwest Natural own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Northwest Natural investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), General Electric (GE), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Consolidated Edison (ED), Ford Motor (F), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV) and Southern (SO).

What is Northwest Natural's stock symbol?

Northwest Natural trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NWN."

Who are Northwest Natural's major shareholders?

Northwest Natural's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (17.31%), State Street Corp (3.85%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.18%), Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (2.17%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.97%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.44%). Insiders that own company stock include C Scott Gibson, David A Weber, David Hugo Anderson, James R Downing, Jane L Peverett, Justin Palfreyman, Kimberly A Heiting, Malia H Wasson, Mardilyn Saathoff and Shawn M Filippi.
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How do I buy shares of Northwest Natural?

Shares of NWN 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 Northwest Natural's stock price today?

One share of NWN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.44.

How much money does Northwest Natural make?

Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) has a market capitalization of $1.39 billion and generates $1.04 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $86.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.84 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Northwest Natural have?

The company employs 1,258 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Northwest Natural?

Northwest Natural's mailing address is 250 S.W. TAYLOR STREET, PORTLAND OR, 97204. The official website for the company is www.nwnatural.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (503) 226-4211, via email at n1s@nwnatural.com, or via fax at 503-273-4822.

This page (NYSE:NWN) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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