Does the media favor NWN or LNT?

In the previous week, Northwest Natural Gas and Northwest Natural Gas both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Alliant Energy's score of 0.80 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Northwest Natural Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Alliant Energy 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to NWE or NWN?

In the previous week, NorthWestern and NorthWestern both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat NorthWestern's score of 1.31 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NorthWestern 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Natural Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer ATO or NWN?

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Northwest Natural Gas. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Atmos Energy and 2 mentions for Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Atmos Energy's score of 0.74 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Atmos Energy 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Natural Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AVA or NWN?

In the previous week, Avista and Avista both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Avista's score of 1.28 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Avista 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Natural Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor BKH or NWN?

In the previous week, Black Hills had 3 more articles in the media than Northwest Natural Gas. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Black Hills and 2 mentions for Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Black Hills' score of 0.64 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Black Hills 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Natural Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Northwest Natural Gas (NWN) Competitors

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NWN vs. LNT, NWE, ATO, AVA, and BKH

Should you buy Northwest Natural Gas stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Northwest Natural Gas with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Northwest Natural Gas include Alliant Energy (LNT), NorthWestern (NWE), Atmos Energy (ATO), Avista (AVA), and Black Hills (BKH). These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Northwest Natural Gas compare to Alliant Energy?

Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN) and Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

Northwest Natural Gas pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Northwest Natural Gas pays out 67.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alliant Energy pays out 67.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northwest Natural Gas has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years and Alliant Energy has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Northwest Natural Gas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Northwest Natural Gas and Northwest Natural Gas both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Alliant Energy's score of 0.80 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Northwest Natural Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Alliant Energy	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Northwest Natural Gas currently has a consensus target price of $55.25, indicating a potential upside of 12.53%. Alliant Energy has a consensus target price of $76.60, indicating a potential upside of 6.48%. Given Northwest Natural Gas' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Northwest Natural Gas is more favorable than Alliant Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northwest Natural Gas	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Alliant Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69

Alliant Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Northwest Natural Gas	$1.29B	1.61	$113.32M	$2.93	16.76
Alliant Energy	$4.36B	4.26	$810M	$3.19	22.55

75.1% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.58% compared to Northwest Natural Gas' net margin of 9.56%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.37% beat Northwest Natural Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northwest Natural Gas	9.56%	8.46%	2.08%
Alliant Energy	18.58%	11.37%	3.38%

Northwest Natural Gas has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alliant Energy beats Northwest Natural Gas on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Natural Gas compare to NorthWestern?

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) and Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

NorthWestern currently has a consensus price target of $68.30, suggesting a potential downside of 1.10%. Northwest Natural Gas has a consensus price target of $55.25, suggesting a potential upside of 12.53%. Given Northwest Natural Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Northwest Natural Gas is more favorable than NorthWestern.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NorthWestern	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Northwest Natural Gas	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

In the previous week, NorthWestern and NorthWestern both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat NorthWestern's score of 1.31 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NorthWestern	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Natural Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

96.1% of NorthWestern shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of NorthWestern shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

NorthWestern has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northwest Natural Gas has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

NorthWestern has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NorthWestern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NorthWestern	$1.61B	2.64	$181.09M	$2.72	25.39
Northwest Natural Gas	$1.29B	1.61	$113.32M	$2.93	16.76

NorthWestern has a net margin of 10.21% compared to Northwest Natural Gas' net margin of 9.56%. Northwest Natural Gas' return on equity of 8.46% beat NorthWestern's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NorthWestern	10.21%	7.80%	2.69%
Northwest Natural Gas	9.56%	8.46%	2.08%

NorthWestern pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Northwest Natural Gas pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. NorthWestern pays out 98.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Northwest Natural Gas pays out 67.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NorthWestern has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years and Northwest Natural Gas has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Northwest Natural Gas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Northwest Natural Gas beats NorthWestern on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Natural Gas compare to Atmos Energy?

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) and Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Northwest Natural Gas. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Atmos Energy and 2 mentions for Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Atmos Energy's score of 0.74 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Atmos Energy	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Natural Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Atmos Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atmos Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Atmos Energy	$4.88B	5.81	$1.20B	$8.14	20.86
Northwest Natural Gas	$1.29B	1.61	$113.32M	$2.93	16.76

Atmos Energy presently has a consensus target price of $181.90, suggesting a potential upside of 7.13%. Northwest Natural Gas has a consensus target price of $55.25, suggesting a potential upside of 12.53%. Given Northwest Natural Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Northwest Natural Gas is more favorable than Atmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Atmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.09
Northwest Natural Gas	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northwest Natural Gas has a beta of 0.43, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Northwest Natural Gas pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Atmos Energy pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Natural Gas pays out 67.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Atmos Energy has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years and Northwest Natural Gas has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Northwest Natural Gas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 27.58% compared to Northwest Natural Gas' net margin of 9.56%. Atmos Energy's return on equity of 9.59% beat Northwest Natural Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Atmos Energy	27.58%	9.59%	4.64%
Northwest Natural Gas	9.56%	8.46%	2.08%

90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Atmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Atmos Energy beats Northwest Natural Gas on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Natural Gas compare to Avista?

Avista (NYSE:AVA) and Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

Avista has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Natural Gas. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northwest Natural Gas, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Avista	$1.92B	1.79	$193M	$2.51	16.57
Northwest Natural Gas	$1.29B	1.61	$113.32M	$2.93	16.76

Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Northwest Natural Gas pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Avista pays out 78.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Northwest Natural Gas pays out 67.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avista has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Northwest Natural Gas has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years.

Avista has a net margin of 10.75% compared to Northwest Natural Gas' net margin of 9.56%. Northwest Natural Gas' return on equity of 8.46% beat Avista's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Avista	10.75%	7.65%	2.50%
Northwest Natural Gas	9.56%	8.46%	2.08%

85.2% of Avista shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Avista shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Avista has a beta of 0.24, indicating that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northwest Natural Gas has a beta of 0.43, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Avista currently has a consensus price target of $40.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.85%. Northwest Natural Gas has a consensus price target of $55.25, indicating a potential upside of 12.53%. Given Northwest Natural Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Northwest Natural Gas is more favorable than Avista.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Northwest Natural Gas	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

In the previous week, Avista and Avista both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Avista's score of 1.28 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Avista	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Natural Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Northwest Natural Gas beats Avista on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Natural Gas compare to Black Hills?

Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) and Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Black Hills has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Black Hills, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Black Hills	$2.31B	2.35	$291.60M	$3.84	18.60
Northwest Natural Gas	$1.29B	1.61	$113.32M	$2.93	16.76

In the previous week, Black Hills had 3 more articles in the media than Northwest Natural Gas. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Black Hills and 2 mentions for Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Black Hills' score of 0.64 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Black Hills	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Natural Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

86.7% of Black Hills shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Black Hills shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Black Hills pays an annual dividend of $2.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Northwest Natural Gas pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Black Hills pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Natural Gas pays out 67.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Black Hills has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Northwest Natural Gas has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Northwest Natural Gas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Black Hills presently has a consensus target price of $81.40, indicating a potential upside of 13.99%. Northwest Natural Gas has a consensus target price of $55.25, indicating a potential upside of 12.53%. Given Black Hills' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Black Hills is more favorable than Northwest Natural Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Black Hills	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Northwest Natural Gas	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Black Hills has a net margin of 12.61% compared to Northwest Natural Gas' net margin of 9.56%. Northwest Natural Gas' return on equity of 8.46% beat Black Hills' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Black Hills	12.61%	7.77%	2.86%
Northwest Natural Gas	9.56%	8.46%	2.08%

Black Hills has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northwest Natural Gas has a beta of 0.43, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Black Hills beats Northwest Natural Gas on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

NWN vs. The Competition

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Metric	Northwest Natural Gas	UTIL Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.07B	$11.29B	$18.93B	$23.13B
Dividend Yield	4.06%	3.22%	3.92%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	16.76	12.26	20.20	31.16
Price / Sales	1.61	2.49	64.54	14.72
Price / Cash	6.41	9.42	19.36	24.78
Price / Book	1.38	1.67	2.54	4.68
Net Income	$113.32M	$472.46M	$787.85M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.50%	-1.71%	0.30%	-0.38%
1 Month Performance	-7.22%	-5.92%	-0.51%	0.52%
1 Year Performance	20.44%	9.12%	18.26%	25.86%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NWN Northwest Natural Gas	4.7414 of 5 stars	$49.10 +1.0%	$55.25 +12.5%	+19.2%	$2.07B	$1.29B	16.76	1,619	Positive News
LNT Alliant Energy	3.3883 of 5 stars	$73.95 flat	$76.60 +3.6%	+14.3%	$19.10B	$4.36B	23.18	2,948
NWE NorthWestern	3.2677 of 5 stars	$71.93 flat	$68.30 -5.0%	+29.0%	$4.42B	$1.61B	26.44	1,667	News Coverage Positive News
ATO Atmos Energy	4.0647 of 5 stars	$177.79 0.0%	$181.50 +2.1%	+9.0%	$29.68B	$4.70B	21.84	5,487	Analyst Downgrade
AVA Avista	3.5746 of 5 stars	$41.47 0.0%	$40.00 -3.5%	+9.0%	$3.43B	$1.96B	16.52	1,929	Positive News

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