NWNUtilities · Utilities - Regulated GasThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Northwest Natural Holding Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $58 — +21.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (77): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Issuance (25): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NWN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.5% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | $50 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Underweight | $50 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Underweight | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 June 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Nov 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 6 Sept 2023 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 4 Aug 2023 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 July 2023 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 May 2023 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2023 | Maxim Group | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 5 May 2023 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Mar 2023 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector 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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Oct 2026, Northwest Natural Holding Co. returned +13.7% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $2.0B and an enterprise value of $4.7B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 15.9×; forward P/E: 14.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.13%, paying out 65% of earnings.
Northwest Natural Holding Co. employs 1,619 people — $799K of revenue per employee.
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A 24/7 Wall Street article highlights five lesser-known dividend stocks, noting that two have increased payouts for 56 consecutive years. The excerpt does not identify the stocks.
Why it matters — The article concerns dividend track records, a topic relevant to NWN watchers, but the excerpt does not establish whether NWN is included.
NW Natural Holdings announced that it has scheduled an earnings release and conference call for Thursday, Nov. 5.
Why it matters — NWN watchers may note the date for the company’s earnings release and conference call.
NW Natural Holdings announced an increase in its dividend, marking the 71st consecutive year it has done so.
Why it matters — The announcement is relevant to NWN watchers tracking the company’s dividend history.
Seeking Alpha ranked Dividend Kings—companies with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases—using its proprietary 9F Quality Scores, which blend qualitative and quantitative factors. The article highlighted ADP as the best total-return candidate among them, noting its undervaluation and projected dividend growth, and did not specifically discuss NWN.
Why it matters — The article frames the competitive landscape for companies recognized for multi-decade dividend growth, a category with which NWN is commonly associated, though NWN is not individually assessed here.
Benzinga reports that Wall Street's most accurate analysts are weighing in on three utility stocks that deliver high dividend yields. The piece notes that in times of market turbulence, investors often turn to dividend-paying stocks from companies with high free cash flows.
Why it matters — This article highlights dividend-yielding utility stocks as a focus for investors, providing context for how utility companies such as Northwest Natural Holding may be viewed during market uncertainty.
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.
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. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Oct 2026, Northwest Natural Holding Co. ranks 40 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 (77 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +21.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Northwest Natural Holding Co. 40 out of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Northwest Natural Holding Co. returned +13.7% over the 12 months to 9 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 9 Oct 2026): "5 Hidden Dividend Stocks With Payout Records That Put Bigger Names to Shame". A 24/7 Wall Street article highlights five lesser-known dividend stocks, noting that two have increased payouts for 56 consecutive years. The excerpt does not identify the stocks.
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
