Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) Stock Price & Analysis
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) rose 0.68% to USD 51.68 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NWN last closed at USD 51.33; the session ranged USD 51.44–52.21 on volume of 137,533 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 39.29–55.99 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 51.68 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.68% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 51.33 |
| Open | USD 51.71 |
| Day Range | USD 51.44 – 52.21 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 39.29 – 55.99 |
| Volume | 137,533 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NWN)
Nexqual's technical model rates NWN "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.59 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 49.81) |
| MACD | 0.44 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NWN)
Wall Street analysts rate NWN "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 57.4 (range USD 50–61), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 57.4 |
| High Target | USD 61 |
| Low Target | USD 50 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 2 / 1 |
Earnings (NWN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $271.97M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.33 vs est 2.4 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.39 vs est 1.36 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.73 vs est -0.83 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.01 vs est -0.13 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NWN)
| Total Revenue | $1.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -0.80% |
| Gross Margin | +44.55% |
| Operating Margin | +33.21% |
| Profit Margin | +9.56% |
| ROE | +8.10% |
| Debt / Equity | 170.12 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Cash | $34.95M |
| Total Debt | $2.68B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-284.91M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NWN)
Nexqual rates Northwest Natural Holding Co's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (latest Q), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 45%, operating 33% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $35M cash vs $2.68B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$285M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 2.8% |
Ownership (NWN)
| Insider Ownership | +0.63% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.67% |
| Float | 41.83M |
| Short % of Float | +5.16% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Leadership (NWN)
Northwest Natural Holding Co is led by Justin B. Palfreyman (age 46), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Justin B. Palfreyman (age 46) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Raymond J. Kaszuba (age 46) |
| Director of Investor Relations & Treasury | Nikki Sparley |
Major Backers & Investors (NWN)
Notable institutional backers of Northwest Natural Holding Co include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P., Morgan Stanley, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. | 3.47% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.98% |
| Invesco | 1.9% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 1.8% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd.-First TRT Value Line Dividend Index Fd. | 1.53% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.5% |
| Vanguard Group | 18.4% |
| State Street | 3.81% |
| Geode Capital | 2.45% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.77% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
From Northwest Natural Holding Co's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
- It operates through three segments: NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water.
- The company operates mist gas storage facility contracted to utilities, third-party marketers, and electric generators; offers natural gas asset management services; interstate storage; 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.