NYSE:NWN Northwest Natural (NWN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaring (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free NWN Stock Alerts $38.57 +0.26 (+0.68%) (As of 04/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$37.80▼$38.6150-Day Range$35.51▼$39.7652-Week Range$34.95▼$48.37Volume343,992 shsAverage Volume341,848 shsMarket Capitalization$1.47 billionP/E Ratio14.83Dividend Yield5.06%Price Target$45.20 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Northwest Natural alerts: Email Address Northwest Natural MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.2% Upside$45.20 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.20% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.03Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth25.99%From $2.27 to $2.86 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.25 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector28th out of 87 stocksNatural Gas Distribution Industry2nd out of 12 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNorthwest Natural has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNorthwest Natural has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.20% of the outstanding shares of Northwest Natural have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNorthwest Natural has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Northwest Natural has recently decreased by 12.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipNorthwest Natural is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.13%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthNorthwest Natural has been increasing its dividend for 69 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Northwest Natural is 75.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Northwest Natural will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.18% next year. This indicates that Northwest Natural will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NWN. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNorthwest Natural has a news sentiment score of 1.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.47 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Northwest Natural this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest26 people have searched for NWN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 53% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added Northwest Natural to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Northwest Natural insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.84% of the stock of Northwest Natural is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions75.13% of the stock of Northwest Natural is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Northwest Natural are expected to grow by 25.99% in the coming year, from $2.27 to $2.86 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Northwest Natural is 14.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Northwest Natural is 14.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 77.66.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNorthwest Natural has a P/B Ratio of 1.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsPentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...Get all the info here >>> About Northwest Natural Stock (NYSE:NWN)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. It also engages in 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.Read More NWN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NWN Stock News HeadlinesMarch 27, 2024 | marketbeat.com5 Dividend Kings Stocks to Load Up on Now (NWN)Dividend Kings are stocks that can be bought over and over again to build larger income-producing positions; these stocks are down and pay high yields.April 18, 2024 | usatoday.comProposed 18% rate increase by Northwest Natural takes backseat to development costApril 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNW Natural’s proposed 18% rate hike sparks public hearingApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)April 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Natural Holding's (NYSE:NWN) Dividend Will Be $0.4875April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNorthwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesApril 12, 2024 | msn.comNorthwest Natural Holding declares $0.4875 dividendApril 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...April 12, 2024 | businesswire.comNW Natural Holdings Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Monday, May 6April 11, 2024 | businesswire.comNW Natural Holdings Announces DividendApril 11, 2024 | 247wallst.comNorthwest Natural Holding CompanyApril 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN) investors are sitting on a loss of 33% if they invested five years agoApril 7, 2024 | msn.comHere's Why Palm Valley Capital Added Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)April 6, 2024 | morningstar.comNorthwest Natural Holding CoApril 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere’s Why Palm Valley Capital Added Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)April 3, 2024 | msn.comNorthwest Arkansas Naturals announce Opening Day rosterApril 3, 2024 | investorplace.comThe Dividend King's Court: 7 Stocks to Buy for Ultimate Peace of MindApril 3, 2024 | fool.com3 Utility Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in AprilMarch 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNorthwest Natural Holding: An Upside In Natural Gas, I Say 'Buy'March 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSlowing Rates Of Return At Northwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN) Leave Little Room For ExcitementMarch 17, 2024 | investing.comNorthwest Natural Holding Co VP sells shares worth $17March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNWN Apr 2024 45.000 callMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNWN Mar 2024 40.000 callMarch 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFor Third Consecutive Year, Ethisphere Names NW Natural Holdings as One of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies®March 3, 2024 | 247wallst.comPassive Income Investors Love The 5 Highest Yielding Dividend KingsFebruary 27, 2024 | 247wallst.com5 Virtually Unknown Dividend Kings That Generate Strong Passive IncomeSee More Headlines Receive NWN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Northwest Natural and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/15 Dividend1/30/2024Dividend Payable2/15/2024Last Earnings2/23/2024Today4/24/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend4/29/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/06/2024Dividend Payable5/15/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Natural gas distribution Sub-IndustryGas Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:NWN CUSIP66765510 CIK73020 Webwww.nwnatural.com Phone(503) 226-4211Fax503-273-4822Employees1,380Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$45.20 High Stock Price Target$59.00 Low Stock Price Target$37.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.60 Trailing P/E Ratio14.64 Forward P/E Ratio16.77 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$93.87 million Net Margins7.84% Pretax Margin10.54% Return on Equity7.52% Return on Assets2.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.11 Current Ratio0.86 Quick Ratio0.70 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.20 billion Price / Sales1.21 Cash Flow$6.06 per share Price / Cash Flow6.28 Book Value$34.91 per share Price / Book1.09Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares38,030,000Free Float37,708,000Market Cap$1.45 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.57 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David Hugo Anderson (Age 62)CEO & Director Comp: $1.7MMr. Justin B. Palfreyman (Age 45)President Comp: $622.28kMs. MardiLyn Saathoff (Age 67)Senior VP of Regulation & General Counsel Comp: $741.91kMr. Brody J. Wilson (Age 45)CFO, VP, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & Treasurer Comp: $417.74kMs. Nikki Sparley CPADirector of Investor Relations & TreasuryMs. Shawn M. Filippi (Age 51)VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNew Jersey ResourcesNYSE:NJRNational Fuel GasNYSE:NFGSpireNYSE:SRHawaiian Electric IndustriesNYSE:HEKenonNYSE:KENView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 277 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.082%Sunbelt Securities Inc.Bought 2,500 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.007%CWM LLCBought 913 shares on 4/5/2024Ownership: 0.003%Quadrature Capital LtdBought 673 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.042%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 679 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.030%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions NWN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Northwest Natural stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Northwest Natural in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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. View NWN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Northwest Natural's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Northwest Natural's stock. Their NWN share price targets range from $37.00 to $59.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $45.20 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 17.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NWN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have NWN shares performed in 2024? Northwest Natural's stock was trading at $38.94 at the start of the year. Since then, NWN stock has decreased by 0.9% and is now trading at $38.58. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Northwest Natural? Northwest Natural saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 959,500 shares, a drop of 18.7% from the February 29th total of 1,180,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 349,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.7 days. View Northwest Natural's Short Interest. When is Northwest Natural's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 6th 2024. View our NWN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Northwest Natural's earnings call? Northwest Natural will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, May 6th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 866-813-9403 with passcode "347383". How were Northwest Natural's earnings last quarter? Northwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February, 23rd. The utilities provider reported $1.21 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.10. The utilities provider had revenue of $355.71 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $368.78 million. Northwest Natural had a net margin of 7.84% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.52%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.36 earnings per share. How often does Northwest Natural pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Northwest Natural? Northwest Natural declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 11th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be given a dividend of $0.488 per share on Wednesday, May 15th. This represents a $1.95 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.06%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 29th. Read our dividend analysis for NWN. Is Northwest Natural a good dividend stock? Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) pays an annual dividend of $1.95 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.13%. 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 69 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 75.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, NWN will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.18% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for NWN. What ETFs hold Northwest Natural's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) stock in their portfolio include Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF (TPMN), Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU), Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), Cultivar ETF (CVAR), Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (XSHD), ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF (TMDV) and VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB). What guidance has Northwest Natural issued on next quarter's earnings? Northwest Natural updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.200-2.400 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.750. The company issued revenue guidance of -. 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). 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 Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.08%), Sunbelt Securities Inc. (0.01%) and CWM LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include David A Weber, David Hugo Anderson, James R Downing, Jane L Peverett and Malia H Wasson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Northwest Natural? Shares of NWN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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