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NWN Stock Forecast: Northwest Natural Holding Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 9 Sept 2026
$49
−1.38% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Northwest Natural Holding Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $58 — +17.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$2.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
45 / 100
Median analyst target
$58
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$243.6M+3.1% y/y
Operating income$33.2M
Net income$600K
Free cash flow−$11.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
−2.4%
YTD
+8.6%
1Y
+24.3%
From 52W high
−10.0%
From 52W low
+24.3%
$40
$55
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NWN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Northwest Natural Holding Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Sept 2026
45 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
83
Volatility
79
Value
74
Quality
59
Revisions
48
Size
36
Growth
34
Accruals
28
Issuance
25

Momentum (83): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Issuance (25): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NWN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NWN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$45$50$55$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NWNHigh $61Median $58Low $50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
3 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $50Median $58High $61

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Aug 2026Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight$50
12 May 2026Wells FargoInitiatesUnderweight$50
12 May 2026Wells FargoInitiatesUnderweight—
17 Apr 2026TD CowenInitiatesHold—
5 Mar 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
12 Nov 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
13 June 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2025Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
10 Mar 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
14 Nov 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2024Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeBuy—
7 May 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
31 Jan 2024Janney Montgomery ScottInitiatesNeutral—
6 Sept 2023RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
4 Aug 2023Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 July 2023GuggenheimMaintainsNeutral—
17 May 2023StifelMaintainsBuy—
5 May 2023Maxim GroupDowngradeHold—
5 May 2023Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
10 Mar 2023RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NWN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NWN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, Northwest Natural Holding Co. returned +24.3% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NWN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NWNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NWN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.8%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Northwest Natural Holding Co. (NWN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
16.4×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.8×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.1%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
3.1%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Gross margin
38.2%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.6%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Net margin
9.7%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.3%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.8%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.0%

Higher than 77% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Northwest Natural Holding Co. (NWN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Northwest Natural Holding Co. has a market value of $2.1B and an enterprise value of $4.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter grew 3.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $126.0M, a 9.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.99.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$266.0M, after $479.2M of capital spending.

  • Northwest Natural Holding Co. spent $79.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 42.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 16.4×; forward P/E: 15.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.02%, paying out 66% of earnings.

  • Northwest Natural Holding Co. employs 1,619 people — $799K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 10 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NWN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Gas
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NWNNorthwest Natural Holding Co.$2.1B
45
CTRICenturi Holdings, Inc.$2.1B
46
CPKChesapeake Utilities Corp.$3.1B
51
MDUMDU Resources Group, Inc.$4.1B
24
SRSpire Inc.$4.9B
30
BIPCBrookfield Infrastructure Corp.$5.0B
46
OGSONE Gas, Inc.$5.1B
50

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Northwest Natural Holding Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest NWN news & analysis

Northwest Natural Holding: Regulated Utilities Is Where It's At

Seeking Alpha · 5 Sept 2026positive

The article highlights Northwest Natural Holding's multi-year pivot into water, wastewater, and Texas gas utilities, noting its capital deployment drove PP&E to $3.8B with a 7.16% CAGR over 10 years and recent margin expansion outpacing sector peers. The SiEnergy segment in Texas is positioned as a growth engine targeting 15%–20% annual customer growth through 2030, backed by a 12.5x replacement ratio and robust backlog.

Why it matters — NWN watchers would care because the piece underscores the company's regulated utility diversification and Texas growth platform as key drivers of its expanding physical asset base and improving margins.

NWN Named Palo Alto Networks 2026 North America State, Local and Education Partner of the Year

Business Wire · 26 Aug 2026positive

NWN announced it has been named Palo Alto Networks' 2026 North America State, Local and Education Partner of the Year, recognizing its leadership in helping public sector organizations simplify cybersecurity operations and strengthen resilience through managed services and platform innovation.

Why it matters — This industry recognition highlights NWN's standing and expertise in the public sector cybersecurity market, reinforcing its position with a major technology partner.

Best Dividend Kings: August 2026

Seeking Alpha · 24 Aug 2026positive

The article reports that Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, posting a 14.98% total return versus SPY's 12.89%. Thirty Dividend Kings are beating SPY, 25 appear potentially undervalued with 10% or greater annualized return potential, and average dividend growth among Kings accelerated to 4.12% with several notable increases announced.

Why it matters — As a Dividend King itself, NWN watchers gain context on the broader dividend-growth cohort's current performance and valuation outlook.

Northwest Natural Gas Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 8 Aug 2026positive

In its Q2 earnings call, Northwest Natural Gas stated it expects 2026 earnings per share to land in the top half of its previously issued $2.95 to $3.15 guidance range. The company attributed this outlook to stronger-than-expected first-half performance, increased visibility into the second half, and continued cost management.

Why it matters — NWN watchers would care because the company's narrowed, top-half earnings outlook signals stronger-than-expected results and continued cost discipline heading into the rest of the period.

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Northwest Natural Holding Company's (NWN) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item reports that the company held its earnings call and the transcript is now available.

Why it matters — NWN watchers would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct commentary from management on the company's latest quarterly performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NWN stock

What is the NWN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Northwest Natural Holding Co. have a median 12-month price target of $58, with estimates ranging from $50 to $61. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NWN stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Northwest Natural Holding Co., 3 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Northwest Natural Holding Co. 45 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NWN?

As at 8 Sept 2026, Northwest Natural Holding Co. ranks 45 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (83 of 100).

Will NWN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +17.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Northwest Natural Holding Co. 45 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NWN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Northwest Natural Holding Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NWN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $50 to $61 over the next 12 months.

How has NWN stock performed over the past year?

Northwest Natural Holding Co. returned +24.3% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Northwest Natural Holding Co. do?

Northwest Natural Holding Company is a utility holding company that provides natural gas distribution, water and wastewater services, and renewable natural gas solutions through its operating subsidiaries. Its core businesses include regulated gas utility operations serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Pacific Northwest and Texas, along with water and wastewater utility services across multiple U.S.

What is the latest news on NWN?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 5 Sept 2026): "Northwest Natural Holding: Regulated Utilities Is Where It's At". The article highlights Northwest Natural Holding's multi-year pivot into water, wastewater, and Texas gas utilities, noting its capital deployment drove PP&E to $3.8B with a 7.16% CAGR over 10 years and recent margin expansion outpacing sector peers. The SiEnergy segment in Texas is positioned as a growth engine targeting 15%–20% annual customer growth through 2030, backed by a 12.5x replacement ratio and robust backlog.

Company

About Northwest Natural Holding Co.

Northwest Natural Holding Company is a utility holding company that provides natural gas distribution, water and wastewater services, and renewable natural gas solutions through its operating subsidiaries. Its core businesses include regulated gas utility operations serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Pacific Northwest and Texas, along with water and wastewater utility services across multiple U.S. states. The company also participates in renewable fuel activities and related energy infrastructure services. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Northwest Natural Holding Company focuses on essential utility services that support everyday energy and water needs for communities and businesses. Its diversified structure combines regulated utility operations with renewable energy and water services, giving it a broad role in the utilities market.

CEO Mr. Justin B. Palfreyman · 1,619 employees · United States · https://www.nwnaturalholdings.com