Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)
NYSE: NWNUtilitiesOil/Gas TransmissionUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NWN stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $2.01B
- P/E (TTM)
- 15.87
- Forward P/E
- 14.78
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.01
- Dividend yield
- 4.12% ($1.97)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 31, 2026
- 52-week range
- 43.64 – 55.99
- Day range
- 47.28 – 47.87
- Volume / Avg
- 241.91K / 237.21K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 42.09M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
NWN stock today
On Oct 7, NWN ended the session at $47.78, adding $0.32 (0.67%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 14.7% below their 52-week high of $55.99, set on Apr 9, 2026 and 9.5% above the 52-week low of $43.64, in the middle of the past year's range. NWN is up 2.2% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 8.4%.
At 15.9x trailing earnings, Northwest Natural trades in line with the peer-group median of 15.6x. Its forward P/E of 14.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Northwest Natural's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Northwest Natural pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share, a 4.12% yield at the current price.
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About Northwest Natural
Company profileNorthwest 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.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Oil/Gas Transmission
- CEO
- Mr. Justin B. Palfreyman
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Employees
- 1,619
- Website
- nwnaturalholdings.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (6 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$57.40+20.13%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 3
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.97
- Dividend yield
- 4.12%
- Last payment
- $0.493
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 31, 2026
Northwest Natural peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLNGStabilis Solutions Inc. | 5.43 | +1.69% | $100.98M | vs NWN |
| NFENew Fortress Energy Inc. Class A | 4.96 | -10.07% | $80.87M | vs NWN |
| EEExcelerate Energy Inc. Class A | 35.01 | +1.19% | $3.97B | vs NWN |
| CETYClean Energy Technologies Inc. | 0.9799 | +2.56% | $11.92M | vs NWN |
| OGSONE Gas Inc. | 72.65 | -0.68% | $4.57B | vs NWN |
| SRSpire Inc. | 77.82 | -0.45% | $4.60B | vs NWN |
| NJRNewJersey Resources Corporation | 50.96 | -1.14% | $5.17B | vs NWN |
| NFGNational Fuel Gas Company | 77.68 | -0.86% | $7.38B | vs NWN |
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Northwest Natural stock FAQ
What is Northwest Natural's stock price today?
NWN last traded at $47.78 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.67% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Northwest Natural pay a dividend?
Yes. Northwest Natural pays $1.97 per share annually, a 4.12% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.493 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 31, 2026.
When is Northwest Natural's next earnings date?
Northwest Natural is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
What is NWN's P/E ratio?
NWN trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.87 and a forward P/E of 14.78, compared with a median of 15.6 for its closest peers.
Who is Northwest Natural's CEO?
Mr. Justin B. Palfreyman is the chief executive officer of Northwest Natural Holding Company, which has about 1,619 employees.
Has NWN ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent NWN stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Sep 9, 1996.
What is the NWN 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NWN is $55.99 and the 52-week low is $43.64. The stock is currently 14.7% below its high.