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Northwest Natural (NWN)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $46.84 | Market Cap: $1.9 Bil
Sector: Utilities | Industry: Gas Utilities

Northwest Natural (NWN)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $46.84
Market Cap: $1.9 Bil
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Gas Utilities

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.2%, Dividend Yield is 4.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.0%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -12%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 129%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
  Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -15%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 19%
  Key risks
NWN key risks include [1] challenges in recovering costs through regulatory rate cases, Show more.
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Renewable Fuel Production, and Hydrogen Infrastructure.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.2%, Dividend Yield is 4.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.0%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 19%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Renewable Fuel Production, and Hydrogen Infrastructure.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -12%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 129%
6 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -15%
7 Key risks
NWN key risks include [1] challenges in recovering costs through regulatory rate cases, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NWN Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Northwest Natural (NWN) experienced a notable stock movement of approximately 14% between August 31, 2025, and December 27, 2025. Several key factors contributed to this performance.

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<b>1. Strong Q3 2025 Earnings Performance:</b> Northwest Natural Holding Company reported a narrower-than-expected loss for Q3 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.73, surpassing the forecasted -$0.83. This beat contributed to a 1.95% rise in pre-market trading, reflecting investor optimism despite a revenue miss. The company's performance reflected a stable operational environment, with EPS showing a minor improvement over the previous year's Q3.

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<b>2. Reaffirmed and Positive Full-Year 2025 Guidance:</b> The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.75-$2.95 per share, with expectations for results above the midpoint. This positive outlook, driven by robust customer growth and strategic acquisitions, instilled confidence in investors.

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<b>3. Robust Utility Customer Growth and Strategic Acquisitions:</b> Northwest Natural reported impressive customer growth, with a combined utility customer growth rate of 10.9% for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025, primarily driven by gas utility acquisitions in Texas. The water segment also saw a 4.1% increase in meter growth. This expansion of its customer base and strategic acquisitions contributed to sustained growth momentum.

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<b>4. Favorable Regulatory Outcomes and Infrastructure Investments:</b> New rates in Oregon, effective October 31, 2025, increased the revenue requirement by $20.7 million. This, combined with a rate base increase of $180 million, supported ongoing investments in infrastructure modernization and system upgrades. The company expects capital expenditures for 2025 to be in the range of $450 million to $500 million, signaling continued investment in its systems.

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<b>5. Consistent Dividend Increases:</b> The Board approved a dividend increase, marking the 70th consecutive year of annual dividend increases. This consistent return to shareholders, coupled with a dividend yield of approximately 4.17% as of December 26, 2025, enhanced the stock's appeal to income-focused investors.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.0% change in NWN stock from 9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 10.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
926202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)44.1746.846.03%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1238.291266.082.24%
Net Income Margin (%)8.34%7.94%-4.77%
P/E Multiple17.3219.1910.80%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)40.4841.18-1.73%
Cumulative Contribution6.00%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NWN6.0% 
Market (SPY)4.3%-15.4%
Sector (XLU)-1.4%20.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 20.5% change in NWN stock from 6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 26.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
627202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)38.8846.8420.47%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1213.811266.084.31%
Net Income Margin (%)8.48%7.94%-6.40%
P/E Multiple15.2019.1926.27%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)40.2441.18-2.34%
Cumulative Contribution20.40%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NWN20.5% 
Market (SPY)12.6%2.8%
Sector (XLU)5.9%35.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.4% change in NWN stock from 12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 15.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1226202412262025Change
Stock Price ($)37.9646.8423.39%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1137.831266.0811.27%
Net Income Margin (%)6.90%7.94%15.08%
P/E Multiple18.5619.193.36%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)38.3941.18-7.27%
Cumulative Contribution22.74%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NWN23.4% 
Market (SPY)15.8%9.4%
Sector (XLU)14.5%50.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.6% change in NWN stock from 12/27/2022 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 32.4% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1227202212262025Change
Stock Price ($)41.6046.8412.59%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)956.191266.0832.41%
Net Income Margin (%)8.25%7.94%-3.77%
P/E Multiple18.4219.194.16%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)34.9441.18-17.87%
Cumulative Contribution9.00%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2023 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NWN31.7% 
Market (SPY)48.0%15.9%
Sector (XLU)43.1%43.6%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NWN Return-36%10%1%-14%7%25%-18%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NWN Win Rate25%50%42%33%50%75% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NWN Max Drawdown-40%-8%-10%-21%-9%-3% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventNWNS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-36.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven57.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-43.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven77.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-24.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven33.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven199 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-28.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,575 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Northwest Natural's stock fell -36.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/10/2022. A -36.6% loss requires a 57.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Northwest Natural (NWN)

Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company also operates 5.7 billion cubic feet of the Mist gas storage facility contracted to other utilities and third-party marketers; offers natural gas asset management services; and operates an appliance retail center. In addition, it engages in the gas storage, water, non-regulated renewable natural gas, and other investments and activities. The company provides natural gas service through approximately 786,000 meters in Oregon and southwest Washington; and water services to a total of approximately 80,000 people through approximately 33,000 water and wastewater connections in the Pacific Northwest and Texas. Northwest Natural Holding Company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

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Here is an analogy for Northwest Natural (NWN):

  • AT&T for natural gas: Like AT&T provides essential communication services over its vast network, Northwest Natural delivers essential natural gas services to homes and businesses through its extensive pipeline infrastructure, operating as a regulated utility.

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  • Natural Gas Distribution: Providing natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
  • Water and Wastewater Utility Services: Operating regulated water and wastewater utilities primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

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Northwest Natural (symbol: NWN) is a natural gas utility company primarily serving customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. As a regulated utility, it sells natural gas directly to a broad base of end-users within its service territory rather than having a few "major customers" that are other companies for resale.

The company primarily serves individuals and businesses, categorizing its customers into the following groups:

  • Residential Customers: These are individual households that use natural gas for heating, water heating, cooking, and other household appliances in their homes.
  • Commercial Customers: This category includes various businesses, schools, hospitals, government buildings, and other non-industrial enterprises that use natural gas for space heating, water heating, and various operational needs.
  • Industrial Customers: This group comprises manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and other large industrial operations that utilize natural gas as a fuel source for their production processes or for large-scale heating.

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Justin B. Palfreyman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Justin B. Palfreyman assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of NW Natural Holdings and Chief Executive Officer of NW Natural, effective April 1, 2025. He joined NW Natural in 2016, serving in various executive roles including President of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural from May 2023 to March 2025, and previously as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development. Before joining NW Natural, he was a Director in Lazard's Power, Energy & Infrastructure Group from 2009 to 2016, where he provided strategic and financial advice to corporations, institutional investors, private equity funds, and government clients. Prior to Lazard, he worked as an associate in the Infrastructure Investment Banking Group at Goldman Sachs. Mr. Palfreyman also held positions in finance, strategy, and business development at Apex Learning and Accenture. He remains president of NW Natural Water, a position he has held since 2018.

Raymond J. Kaszuba III, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Raymond J. Kaszuba III was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NW Natural Holdings, effective August 31, 2024. Prior to joining NW Natural, he served as Interim President and previously as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AmeriGas, a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, from October 2022 to November 2023. Mr. Kaszuba's experience also includes serving as Treasurer of UGI Corporation and holding Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer (2018-2020) and Vice President and Treasurer (2015-2018) roles at Enviva, a renewable bioenergy producer. His background also includes roles in treasury, finance, and audit at ExxonMobil, Allegheny Energy, and US Bank.

Kimberly A. Heiting, Senior Vice President, Operations, and Chief Marketing Officer

Kimberly A. Heiting serves as Senior Vice President, Operations, and Chief Marketing Officer at NW Natural. She began her career at NW Natural in 1998 and has served as Senior Vice President of Operations since 2018. Her previous roles at the company include Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and Vice President of Communications. She also has prior experience at Bank of America and ALLTEL Corp.

Brody J. Wilson, Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

Brody J. Wilson is the Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller at NW Natural. He has held this role since 2017. Previously, Mr. Wilson was a Senior Manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. His experience at NW Natural also includes serving as Chief Accounting Officer/Controller, Director of Accounting, and Interim CFO/Chief Accounting Officer/Interim Treasurer.

Melinda B. Rogers, Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

Melinda B. Rogers is the Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer for NW Natural. She joined NW Natural in January 2018 as Senior Director of Human Resources and previously served as Senior Manager, Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Acquisition from October 2015 to January 2018. Prior to NW Natural, Ms. Rogers was a Senior Associate at Point B, a management consulting firm, and Director of the Executive Development Center at Willamette University. She brings over 30 years of diverse leadership experience, including 14 years in various human resources roles and a decade in management positions within sales, engineering, and supply chain at companies such as Knowledge Universe, Qualcomm, and Hewlett-Packard.

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Key Business Risks for Northwest Natural (NWN)

Northwest Natural (NWN), a public natural gas and water services utility, faces several significant risks that could impact its financial performance and operational stability. The most prominent risks include regulatory and cost recovery challenges, the evolving energy transition coupled with reputational concerns, and inherent operational risks. The most significant risk stems from the company's **regulatory environment and its ability to recover costs** through rate cases. As a regulated utility, Northwest Natural's financial health is heavily dependent on favorable regulatory outcomes regarding rate adjustments, environmental compliance, and taxation policies. Higher borrowing and infrastructure costs, which continue to pressure results, must be recoverable through timely and adequate rate case decisions. The successful integration of recent acquisitions, such as SiEnergy, also introduces additional regulatory oversight. The potential for regulators not to fully approve the recovery of all spending and funding costs presents a direct threat to earnings resilience. Secondly, **energy transition and shifting public perception of natural gas** pose a substantial risk. Growing environmental concerns are influencing public opinion and could lead to advocacy group pressure and regulatory changes that impact the company's ability to grow its customer base and maintain favorable operating conditions. The broader movement towards decarbonization and the increasing competition from alternative energy sources could erode Northwest Natural's market position over the long term. Finally, **operational risks** are inherent in the nature of Northwest Natural's business. These risks include potential accidents, equipment failures, and natural disasters related to the transportation and storage of natural gas. Furthermore, the company's reliance on a single major pipeline for gas transportation presents a critical vulnerability; any disruption to this pipeline could severely impact its ability to meet customer demand and lead to significant financial losses and service disruptions.

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The accelerating trend of electrification and decarbonization, driven by climate policies, regulatory mandates, and technological advancements, represents a clear emerging threat. Within Northwest Natural's service territories of Oregon and Washington, this movement aims to reduce reliance on natural gas. This manifests through:
  • Local government initiatives, including bans or restrictions on natural gas hookups in new construction, which are being adopted or actively considered by cities and counties in the Pacific Northwest.
  • State-level decarbonization goals and ongoing regulatory proceedings that explore pathways to electrify heating and other services, potentially leading to policies incentivizing or mandating conversions from natural gas to electric appliances in both new and existing buildings.
  • Significant federal and state incentives, such as those provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, promoting the widespread adoption of highly efficient electric heat pumps and other electric appliances, making them increasingly competitive and preferred alternatives to natural gas for heating and water heating.
This trend directly threatens Northwest Natural's core business by curtailing future demand for natural gas, impacting customer growth, potentially leading to reduced infrastructure utilization, and increasing the risk of stranded assets as the energy landscape shifts away from fossil gas.

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Northwest Natural (NWN) Addressable Markets:

  • Natural Gas Distribution:
    • Oregon: $1.6 billion (2025)
    • Texas: $29.0 billion (2025)
    • Washington: $1.93 billion (2015)
  • Water and Wastewater Utilities: $68.54 billion (U.S. market, 2025)
  • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): $6.01 billion (North America market, 2025)

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Northwest Natural (NWN) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market dynamics:

  1. Customer Growth, particularly through acquisitions in Texas: The company anticipates organic customer growth of 2.0% to 2.5% across its utilities. Furthermore, significant revenue growth is expected from recent acquisitions, most notably SiEnergy, a high-growth gas utility in Texas, which closed in January 2025. This acquisition, along with the agreement to purchase Hughes Gas Resources, Inc., has substantially increased Northwest Natural's customer base, with a combined utility customer growth rate of 10.9% for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025. SiEnergy alone has a backlog representing over 240,000 future meters.

  2. Constructive Regulatory Outcomes and Rate Increases: Northwest Natural is actively pursuing and securing favorable regulatory adjustments. New gas utility rates in Oregon became effective on November 1, 2024, and further rate increases were approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission on October 31, 2025, increasing the revenue requirement by $20.7 million. The company also filed a multi-year general rate case in Washington, seeking revenue increases over three years starting August 1, 2026. Additionally, new rates at water and wastewater utilities, particularly in Arizona, have contributed to increased earnings.

  3. Strategic Investments in Infrastructure: Northwest Natural plans substantial capital expenditures to enhance its gas and water systems. Consolidated capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to be in the range of $450 million to $500 million, targeting projects such as modernizing end-of-life meters, system reinforcement, and gas storage upgrades. These investments, totaling over $330 million in the first nine months of 2025, are aimed at supporting customer growth, system reliability, and long-term infrastructure resilience.

  4. Expansion of Water and Wastewater Utilities: The company's water segment has demonstrated strong growth, with its utility customer base expanding by 4.1% over the past year, including three small acquisitions. The water utility segment's EPS contribution nearly tripled from the first nine months of 2024 to 2025, and it is expected to contribute approximately $0.25 to $0.30 to annual adjusted EPS in 2025. The Texas water business is also showing early momentum with contracts for 3,200 future water and wastewater connections.

  5. Growth from Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Decarbonization Initiatives: Northwest Natural is strategically focused on investments in clean energy and decarbonization. The renewables business is consistently delivering results and is identified as a strategic initiative for generating increasing earnings from RNG facilities in 2025. These initiatives are expected to tap into the growing demand for clean energy and potentially improve margins, positioning the company for future growth.

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Share Repurchases

No significant share repurchase activities or authorized future repurchases by Northwest Natural have been explicitly reported within the last 3-5 years.

Share Issuance

  • On April 1, 2022, Northwest Natural Holdings issued 2,875,000 shares of common stock, generating approximately $138.6 million in net proceeds.
  • In August 2021, the company initiated an at-the-market (ATM) equity program to issue common stock with an aggregate gross sales price of up to $200 million, which expired in August 2024.
  • Through the ATM program, the company issued $48 million in equity by September 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, Northwest Natural Holdings acquired SiEnergy and Pines gas utilities, significantly driving customer growth by adding over 95,000 gas and water utility connections.
  • In 2022, the company invested $94.3 million in water and wastewater acquisitions, including the Far West utilities in Yuma, Arizona, adding 25,000 customers.
  • Northwest Natural also made various water and wastewater utility acquisitions in 2020 ($38.3 million), 2021 ($14.5 million for a minority position in a water utility), 2023 (four water utility acquisitions), and 2024 ($29.8 million, including an agreement to acquire Puttman and ICH water utilities).

Capital Expenditures

  • Northwest Natural's capital expenditures were $327.3 million in 2023, $394.4 million in 2024, and are expected to be between $450 million and $500 million in 2025.
  • The primary focus of these expenditures includes investments in natural gas and water utility systems to support growth, safety, reliability, and technology upgrades.
  • For 2025, capital expenditure focus areas include modernizing end-of-life meters, system reinforcement, and gas storage upgrades. Expected capital expenditures for NW Natural Holdings from 2025 to 2030 are projected to range from $2.5 billion to $2.7 billion.

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Financials

NWNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNorthwes.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price46.8423.2624.49305.0978.16273.4062.50
Mkt Cap1.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM1,26655,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM2543,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM-1862,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg-1382,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM2463,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg2433,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

NWNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNorthwes.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM11.3%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.7%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q20.3%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%9.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.2%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.1%
Op Mgn LTM20.1%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%18.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg17.2%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%16.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM19.5%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%20.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg20.0%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%20.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-14.7%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-11.5%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

NWNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNorthwes.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap1.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S1.50.41.04.45.410.02.9
P/EBIT7.76.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E19.28.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO7.85.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield9.2%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield4.0%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-8.3%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E1.30.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E1.30.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

NWNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameNorthwes.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn-4.8%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%-0.4%
3M Rtn6.0%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%6.6%
6M Rtn20.5%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%17.8%
12M Rtn23.4%-27.3%14.2%39.2%33.7%6.0%18.8%
3Y Rtn12.6%-3.8%67.7%139.0%79.5%113.4%73.6%
1M Excs Rtn-6.5%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn1.7%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%2.3%
6M Excs Rtn8.2%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%5.6%
12M Excs Rtn8.2%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%3.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-67.1%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Natural Gas Distribution (NGD)4,4584,3933,8463,5503,274
Other (Northwest (NW) Holdings)35629616615792
Other (Northwest (NW) Natural)5360524948
Discontinued operations    15
Total4,8674,7484,0653,7563,428


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$46.84 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.9 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-5.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$47.08$42.40
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-0.5%10.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility17.4%19.4%
Downside Capture-39.843.59
Upside Capture-3.4323.78
Correlation (SPY)-12.8%9.5%
NWN Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.00-0.19-0.150.160.130.32
Up Beta0.290.370.470.840.060.34
Down Beta-0.89-0.60-0.50-0.500.170.27
Up Capture60%25%38%42%16%10%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days15284475141401
Down Capture-29%-55%-71%-7%14%61%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days5141951107345

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of NWN With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 NWNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return24.0%15.2%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.3%
Annualized Volatility19.3%15.9%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.990.700.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 50.4%9.4%22.1%-8.9%51.2%-6.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLU, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of NWN With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 NWNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return2.4%9.7%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility24.2%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.080.430.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 54.0%23.4%13.8%6.3%45.2%11.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLU, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of NWN With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 NWNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return3.1%10.5%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility28.0%19.2%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.160.480.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 68.7%41.0%9.6%11.2%56.9%10.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLU, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,245,494
Short Interest: % Change Since 1130202516.3%
Average Daily Volume266,658
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.67
Basic Shares Quantity41,184,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/20251.2%4.5%0.3%
8/5/20250.6%3.4%5.2%
2/28/20253.6%2.6%4.5%
11/12/20240.5%0.4%1.0%
8/2/2024-2.1%-1.7%1.8%
5/6/2024-2.0%0.0%-3.3%
2/23/20242.1%3.0%1.4%
11/3/2023-4.0%-8.0%-4.1%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101210
# Negative979
Median Positive1.0%4.0%4.9%
Median Negative-2.1%-2.7%-4.1%
Max Positive4.6%12.6%12.3%
Max Negative-4.0%-8.0%-12.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025805202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025506202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024228202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241112202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024802202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024506202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231103202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221108202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021