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The threat of wildfires is rising. So are new artificial intelligence solutions to fight them
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A coal mine fire in southern China's Guizhou province kills 16 people
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NYSE:SWX

Southwest Gas (SWX) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$62.36
+0.36 (+0.58%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$61.59
$62.46
50-Day Range
$60.23
$67.43
52-Week Range
$53.79
$78.19
Volume
591,237 shs
Average Volume
466,632 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.46 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.98%
Price Target
$72.40

Southwest Gas MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.1% Upside
$72.40 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.05% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.87
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.66mentions of Southwest Gas in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$5.12 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-6.80%
From $3.38 to $3.15 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

1.98 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

69th out of 85 stocks

Gas Transmission & Distribution Industry

3rd out of 6 stocks


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About Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) Stock

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada, and California. It operates through Natural Gas Distribution, Utility Infrastructure Services, and Pipeline and Storage segments. The company also provides trenching, installation, and replacement of underground pipes, as well as maintenance services for energy distribution systems. As of December 31, 2022, it had 2,197,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and other natural gas customers. The company was incorporated in 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SWX Price History

SWX Stock News Headlines

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SWX Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/09/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend
8/14/2023
Dividend Payable
9/01/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/08/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Gas transmission & distribution
Sub-Industry
Gas Utilities
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
84489510
Employees
2,351
Year Founded
1931

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$72.40
High Stock Price Forecast
$95.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$63.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.1%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-203,290,000.00
Pretax Margin
-5.01%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.96 billion
Cash Flow
$9.95 per share
Book Value
$45.61 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
71,248,000
Market Cap
$4.46 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.30

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Key Executives

  • Ms. Karen S. Haller (Age 59)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.29M
  • Mr. Robert J. Stefani (Age 49)
    Sr. VP & CFO
    Comp: $689.53k
  • Mr. Justin L. Brown (Age 50)
    Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel of Southwest Gas Corp.
    Comp: $841.37k
  • Mr. Paul M. DailyMr. Paul M. Daily (Age 66)
    Pres & CEO of Centuri Group, Inc.
    Comp: $953.09k
  • Ms. Lori L. Colvin (Age 55)
    VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
  • Justin S. Forsberg
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Thomas E. Moran (Age 58)
    VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
  • Mr. Kenneth J. Kenny (Age 60)
    VP of Fin. & Treasurer













SWX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Southwest Gas stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southwest Gas in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" SWX shares.
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What is Southwest Gas' stock price forecast for 2023?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Southwest Gas' shares. Their SWX share price forecasts range from $63.00 to $95.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $72.40 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have SWX shares performed in 2023?

Southwest Gas' stock was trading at $61.88 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SWX shares have increased by 0.8% and is now trading at $62.36.
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Are investors shorting Southwest Gas?

Southwest Gas saw a drop in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,180,000 shares, a drop of 28.8% from the August 15th total of 3,060,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 416,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.2 days.
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When is Southwest Gas' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 8th 2023.
View our SWX earnings forecast
.

How were Southwest Gas' earnings last quarter?

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SWX) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 9th. The utilities provider reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.08. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.12 billion. Southwest Gas had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.89% and a negative net margin of 4.01%.

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

Southwest Gas announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 20th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.62 per share on Friday, December 1st. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.98%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 14th.
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Is Southwest Gas a good dividend stock?

Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.98%. SWX has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for SWX.

What is John P. Hester's approval rating as Southwest Gas' CEO?

13 employees have rated Southwest Gas Chief Executive Officer John P. Hester on Glassdoor.com. John P. Hester has an approval rating of 68% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Southwest Gas own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Southwest Gas investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Procter & Gamble (PG), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), Home Depot (HD), Pfizer (PFE), RTX (RTX) and Walmart (WMT).

What is Southwest Gas' stock symbol?

Southwest Gas trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SWX."

Who are Southwest Gas' major shareholders?

Southwest Gas' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Icahn Carl C (15.17%), BlackRock Inc. (13.57%), State Street Corp (3.12%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.89%), Gabelli Funds LLC (1.74%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Carl C Icahn, Eric Debonis, Jose Luis Esparza Jr, Justin L Brown, Lori L Colvin and Paul M Daily.
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How do I buy shares of Southwest Gas?

Shares of SWX 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 Southwest Gas' stock price today?

One share of SWX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $62.36.

How much money does Southwest Gas make?

Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) has a market capitalization of $4.46 billion and generates $4.96 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $-203,290,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($3.29) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Southwest Gas have?

The company employs 2,351 workers across the globe.

Does Southwest Gas have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Southwest Gas: CVTech Holding Inc., Canyon Pipeline Construction Inc., Canyon Special Projects LLC, Canyon Traffic Control LLC, Carson Water Company, Centuri Canada Division Inc., Centuri Group Inc., Centuri Oil & Gas Group LLC, Centuri Power Group LLC, Centuri Services Group LLC, Centuri U.S. Division Inc., Dominion Energy Overthrust Pipeline LLC, Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline LLC, Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline Services Inc., Drum Parent LLC, Electric T&D Division LLC, Electric T&D Holdings LLC, Great Basin Gas Transmission Company, Intellichoice Energy LLC, Intellichoice Energy of California LLC, Linetec Services LLC, Meritus Electric T&D Division LLC, Meritus Oil & Gas Division LLC, Meritus Services Division LLC, MountainWest Pipelines Holding Company, NAPEC Inc., NPL Canada Ltd., NPL Construction Co., NPL East LLC, NPL Great Lakes LLC, NPL Mid-America LLC, NPL West LLC, National Barricade LLC, National Powerline LLC, Neuco Equipment LLC, New England Utility Constructors Inc., Oil & Gas Division LLC, QPC Holding Company LLC, Questar Energy Services Inc., Questar Field Services LLC, Questar Southern Trails Pipeline Company, Questar White River Hub LLC, Riggs Distler & Company Inc., Services Division LLC, Shelby Mechanical LLC, Shelby Plumbing LLC, Southwest Administrators Inc., Southwest Gas Corporation, Southwest Gas Holdings Inc., Southwest Gas Transmission Company, Southwest Gas Utility Group Inc., The Southwest Companies, Utility Financial Corp., VRO Construction Partners 1 LLC, W.S. Nicholls Construction Inc., W.S. Nicholls Western Construction Ltd., White River Hub LLC, and and Utility Financial Corp..
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How can I contact Southwest Gas?

Southwest Gas' mailing address is 5241 SPRING MOUNTAIN ROAD PO BOX 98510, LAS VEGAS NV, 89193. The official website for the company is www.swgasholdings.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (702) 876-7237, via email at ken.kenny@swgas.com, or via fax at 702-876-7037.

This page (NYSE:SWX) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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