Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) Stock Price & Analysis
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) closed at USD 49.93 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.32% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 48.8; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 48.95–50.11 on volume of 266,024 shares. Market capitalization is $2.10B, with a 52-week range of USD 44.45–55.99 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (NWN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.29B, net income $126M (9.7% margin), free cash flow -$266M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 16.7x (avg 17.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 9.8x, net debt $2.48B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 55.33 (range 49–61).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +33.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD -0.87, revenue estimate $182M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (NWN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $860M | $1.04B | $1.20B | $1.15B | $1.29B | $1.29B |
| Operating income | $163M | $167M | $185M | $191M | $281M | $295M |
| Net income | $78.7M | $86.3M | $93.9M | $78.9M | $113M | $126M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.56 | $2.54 | $2.59 | $2.03 | $2.77 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$134M | -$191M | -$47.4M | -$194M | -$198M | -$266M |
| Operating margin | 19.0% | 16.1% | 15.4% | 16.6% | 21.8% | 22.8% |
| Net margin | 9.1% | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| Revenue growth | +11.2% | +20.6% | +15.4% | -3.7% | +11.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $18.6M | $29.3M | $32.9M | $38.5M | $36.7M | — |
| Total debt | $1.04B | $1.34B | $1.58B | $1.71B | $2.43B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (NWN)
P/E 16.7x · P/S 1.6x · EV/EBITDA 9.8x · EV/Sales 3.5x · P/B 1.4x · FCF yield -12.66% · Earnings yield 5.99% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.76% · Net debt $2.48B · EV $4.58B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 16.9x, Dec 2024 19.5x, Dec 2023 15.0x.
Analysts (NWN)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 55.33 (low 49, high 61).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Mizuho | Initiated | Neutral | $51 |
| 2026-10-20 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $50 → $49 |
| 2026-08-06 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Underweight → Equal-Weight | $50 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NWN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.9% | +33.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +9.9% | +5.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.5% | 22.1% |
| Max drawdown | -14.8% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) | -31.6% (Feb 2022→Feb 2024) |
NWN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.87 | $-0.86 | +0.9% | $181.5M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.61 | $1.67 | -3.4% | $466.5M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.08 | $3.06 | +0.7% | $1.37B | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.23 | $3.23 | +0.1% | $1.45B | 6 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 49.93 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.32% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 48.8 |
| Open | USD 49.15 |
| Day Range | USD 48.95 – 50.11 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 44.45 – 55.99 |
| Volume | 266,024 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.10B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NWN)
Nexqual's technical model rates NWN "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 62.03 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 48.75) |
| MACD | 0.2 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NWN)
Wall Street analysts rate NWN "Hold" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 55.33 (range USD 49–61), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 55.33 |
| High Target | USD 61 |
| Low Target | USD 49 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (NWN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.87 |
| Revenue Estimate | $181.50M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.01 vs est -0.07 ▲ beat |
| 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 |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NWN)
| Total Revenue | $1.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.10% |
| Gross Margin | +44.98% |
| Operating Margin | +13.61% |
| Profit Margin | +9.74% |
| ROE | +8.35% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.73 |
| Current Ratio | 0.77 |
| Total Cash | $26.83M |
| Total Debt | $2.70B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$265.98M (-20.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NWN)
Nexqual rates Northwest Natural Holding Company's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 45%, operating 14% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $24M cash and investments vs $2.50B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$266M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 2.8% |
Ownership (NWN)
| Insider Ownership | +0.61% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +83.56% |
| Shares Outstanding | 42.09M |
| Float | 41.85M |
| Short % of Float | +6.07% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (NWN)
Northwest Natural Holding Company is led by Justin B. Palfreyman, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Justin B. Palfreyman |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Raymond J. Kaszuba |
| Director of Investor Relations & Treasury | Nikki Sparley |
Major Backers & Investors (NWN)
Notable institutional backers of Northwest Natural Holding Company include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P., Invesco, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. | 3.47% |
| Invesco | 2.21% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.93% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 1.77% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd.-First TRT Value Line Dividend Index Fd. | 1.62% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.94% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.01% |
| State Street | 4.11% |
| Geode Capital | 2.92% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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