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NYSE:NWN

Northwest Natural (NWN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$42.64
-0.68 (-1.57%)
(As of 06/5/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$42.32
$43.41
50-Day Range
$42.09
$48.82
52-Week Range
$41.83
$55.79
Volume
146,077 shs
Average Volume
167,601 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.53 billion
P/E Ratio
14.91
Dividend Yield
4.55%
Price Target
$49.75

Northwest Natural MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.7% Upside
$49.75 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.10% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.14mentions of Northwest Natural in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$40,830 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.93%
From $2.70 to $2.86 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.85 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

5th out of 85 stocks

Natural Gas Distribution Industry

1st out of 11 stocks


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About Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) Stock

Northwest Natural Holding Co. engages in the local distribution of gas and water through its subsidiaries. It supplies natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Oregon and southwest Washington. The company founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

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NWN Stock News Headlines

Northwest Gas (NWN) Receives a Buy from Stifel Nicolaus
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NWN Price History

NWN Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend
4/27/2023
Last Earnings
5/04/2023
Dividend Payable
5/15/2023
Today
6/05/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/03/2023
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
$49.75
High Stock Price Forecast
$59.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$40.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$86.30 million
Pretax Margin
11.93%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.04 billion
Cash Flow
$5.85 per share
Book Value
$33.49 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
35,664,000
Market Cap
$1.53 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.59

Key Executives

  • David Hugo AndersonDavid Hugo Anderson
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Kimberly A. Heiting
    Chief Marketing Officer & Senior VP-Operations
  • Frank H. Burkhartsmeyer
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • James R. DowningJames R. Downing
    Chief Information Officer & Vice President
  • Shawn M. Filippi
    Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer & VP













NWN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Northwest Natural stock right now?

3 Wall Street 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 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 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Northwest Natural's shares. Their NWN share price forecasts range from $40.00 to $59.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $49.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.7% 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 beginning of 2023. Since then, NWN shares have decreased by 10.4% and is now trading at $42.64.
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Are investors shorting Northwest Natural?

Northwest Natural saw a drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 394,000 shares, a drop of 37.5% from the April 30th total of 630,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 161,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 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 Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
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How were Northwest Natural's earnings last quarter?

Northwest Natural Holding (NYSE:NWN) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 4th. The utilities provider reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.93 by $0.08. The utilities provider had revenue of $462.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $365.46 million. Northwest Natural had a net margin of 8.85% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.69%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 32.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.80 EPS.

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

Northwest Natural announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.485 per share on Monday, May 15th. This represents a $1.94 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 27th.
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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 4.48%. 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 67.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NWN will have a dividend payout ratio of 67.83% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Northwest Natural issued on next quarter's earnings?

Northwest Natural issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 4th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.55-$2.75 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.66. 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).

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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (16.98%), State Street Corp (3.80%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.12%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.86%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.49%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.12%). Insiders that own company stock include C Scott Gibson, David A Weber, David Hugo Anderson, James R Downing, 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 $42.64.

How much money does Northwest Natural make?

Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) has a market capitalization of $1.53 billion and generates $1.04 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $86.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.86 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 6/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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