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Northwest Natural(NYSE) NWN

Current Price$51.23
Market Cap$2.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1983)+5,515%
5 Year+24%
1 Year+27%
1 Month+6%
Northwest Natural last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 51.562026-07-22
Northwest Natural stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.4%USD 50.352026-07-15
1 month+5.87%USD 48.702026-06-22
3 month-2.74%USD 53.012026-04-23
Year to date+12.52%USD 45.822025-12-31
1 year+27.03%USD 40.592025-07-22
3 year+34.37%USD 38.372023-07-21
5 year+23.6%USD 41.722021-07-23
Since inception+5,515.26%USD 0.921983-02-08

Northwest Natural Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.29B

Net Income (TTM)

$122.89M

EPS (TTM)

$2.93

P/E Ratio

17.58

Dividend

$1.97

Beta (Volatility)

0.31 (Low)

Price

$51.23

Volume

301,866.288

Open

$50.90

Previous Close

$51.33

Daily Range

$50.89 - $51.83

52-Week Range

$39.29 - $55.99

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

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About Northwest Natural

Northwest Natural provides gas and water for everyday life. It serves families and businesses in several states. The company makes sure essential utilities are always available.

Essential Services for the Public

  • NW Natural Gas: Delivery of natural gas to 786,000 meters in Oregon and Washington; generated $433.9 million in operating revenue in Q1 2026.
  • SiEnergy Gas: Regulated distribution services for residential and commercial customers in Texas cities; provided $31.7 million in operating revenue in Q1 2026.
  • NWN Water: Water and wastewater (used water treatment) services for 80,000 people; contributed $15 million in operating revenue in Q1 2026.
  • Renewable Natural Gas: Sales of gas produced from recycled organic waste; accounted for $8.5 million in operating revenue in Q1 2026.

Growing the Footprint

  • Acquired SiEnergy in January 2025 to expand natural gas services into the Texas utility market.
  • Formed NW Natural Renewables to pursue non-regulated investments in renewable natural gas production projects.
  • Invested in Avion Water Company as part of a strategy to grow the regulated water utility portfolio.
  • Developed the North Mist facility to provide specialized gas storage for Portland General Electric.

Infrastructure and Strategy

Northwest Natural manages a storage facility in Oregon that holds 5.7 billion cubic feet of gas for other utilities. This infrastructure helps ensure energy reliability while the company diversifies into water and renewable energy markets.

The Quarterly Numbers

  • Operating revenue was $490.4 million in Q1 2026, down 0.8% from Q1 2025.
  • Net income reached $97.5 million in Q1 2026, up 10.9% year-over-year.
  • Income from operations hit $162.9 million in Q1 2026, up 5.5% from the prior year.
  • Free cash flow was $2.5 million in Q1 2026, down from $77.4 million in Q1 2025.

Evolution of the Business

Northwest Natural is transforming from a regional gas utility into a multi-service provider of gas, water, and renewable energy. Its expansion into Texas and the water industry creates a more varied foundation for long-term operations.

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Industry

Gas Utilities

Sector

Utilities

Employees

1,298

CEO

Justin B. Palfreyman, MBA

Website

www.nwnaturalholdings.com

Headquarters

Portland, OR 97204, US

NWN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

42.26%

Operating Margin

31.35%

Net Income Margin

9.56%

Return on Equity

8.27%

Return on Capital

9.56%

Return on Assets

1.91%

Earnings Yield

5.69%

Dividend Yield

3.82%

Payout Ratio

63.45%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

42.08M

Volume

301.87K

Avg. Volume

273.11K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$543.21M

Operating Income

$402.95M

EBITDA

$484.06M

Operating Cash Flow

$205.64M

Capital Expenditure

-$478.37M

Free Cash Flow

-$272.72M

Cash & ST Invst.

$37.66M

Total Debt

$2.68B

Northwest Natural Performance Analysis

Northwest Natural annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,037,353,00020.6%
20232023-12-31USD 1,197,475,00015.4%
20242024-12-31USD 1,152,994,000-3.7%
20252025-12-31USD 1,289,363,00011.8%
Northwest Natural sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-52.2%
Q32025-09-30-30.3%
Q42025-12-31139.3%
Q12026-03-3124.4%
Northwest Natural annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.54-0.7%
20232023-12-31USD 2.591.9%
20242024-12-31USD 2.03-21.6%
20252025-12-31USD 2.7736.4%
Northwest Natural sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-102.8%
Q32025-09-30-1081.2%
Q42025-12-31290.4%
Q12026-03-3171.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$490.40M

-0.8%

Gross Profit

$255.22M

+17.0%

Gross Margin

52.04%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.17BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.49M

N/A

Employees

1,452

N/A

Net Income

$97.49M

+10.9%

EBITDA

$219.97M

+11.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$37.66M

-62.4%

Total Debt

$2.68B

+12.2%

Accounts Receivable

$207.27M

-1.4%

Inventory

$134.75M

+49.2%

Long Term Debt

$2.35B

+3.4%

Short Term Debt

$335.22M

+178.0%

Return on Assets

1.91%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

7.08%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$2.47M

-96.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$116.13M

-35.3%

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Questions About NWN

What is the current price of Northwest Natural?

Northwest Natural is trading at $51.33 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Northwest Natural?

Over the past 52 weeks, Northwest Natural has traded between $39.29 and $55.99.

How much debt does Northwest Natural have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Northwest Natural reported total debt of $2.68B.

How much cash does Northwest Natural have on hand?

Northwest Natural reported $40.37M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Northwest Natural’s dividend yield?

Northwest Natural currently has a dividend yield of 3.82%.

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