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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.8%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 18%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Hydrogen Economy, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Grid Automation, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.4%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -17%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -12%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -17%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -22%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17%

Key risks
SWX key risks include [1] significant costs and civil penalties stemming from degrading polyethylene pipes and inaccurate pipeline mapping, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.8%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 18%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Hydrogen Economy, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Grid Automation, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.4%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -17%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -12%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -17%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -22%
6 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17%
7 Key risks
SWX key risks include [1] significant costs and civil penalties stemming from degrading polyethylene pipes and inaccurate pipeline mapping, Show more.

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ITOT0.01%
IWM0.18%
IJH0.17%
VYM0.02%
VB0.07%
DVY0.49%
IWN0.37%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/12/2026

Southwest Gas (SWX) stock has remained largely at the same level since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q1 2026 Financial Results Offset by Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance. Southwest Gas reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91 for its fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2026, which either slightly topped or narrowly missed analyst consensus estimates depending on the source. However, the company's revenue of $585.1 million fell short of analysts' expectations by 15.44%. Despite this revenue miss, management affirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.17 to $4.32 and reiterated a long-term adjusted EPS growth outlook of 12% to 14% annually through fiscal 2030. The company attributed the fiscal Q1 shortfall primarily to a delayed final decision in its California general rate case, with expectations for margin recognition later in the year.

2. Proactive Regulatory Filings and Substantial Strategic Capital Investments. Southwest Gas demonstrated a clear path for future revenue and rate base growth through active regulatory engagement and a significant capital expenditure plan. The company filed general rate cases in Arizona in February 2026, seeking approximately $101 million in additional revenue, and in Nevada in March 2026. These efforts are designed to align rates with ongoing investments. Furthermore, Southwest Gas has outlined a substantial multi-year capital investment plan of $6.3 billion from fiscal 2026 to 2030, with approximately $1.25 billion allocated for fiscal 2026 alone, including funds for gas infrastructure and the transformative $1.7 billion Great Basin pipeline expansion project. These investments are projected to drive a 9.5-11.5% rate base growth and support the company's long-term adjusted EPS growth targets.

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Updated on 6/12/2026

Southwest Gas (SWX) stock has remained largely at the same level since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q1 2026 Financial Results Offset by Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance. Southwest Gas reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91 for its fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2026, which either slightly topped or narrowly missed analyst consensus estimates depending on the source. However, the company's revenue of $585.1 million fell short of analysts' expectations by 15.44%. Despite this revenue miss, management affirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.17 to $4.32 and reiterated a long-term adjusted EPS growth outlook of 12% to 14% annually through fiscal 2030. The company attributed the fiscal Q1 shortfall primarily to a delayed final decision in its California general rate case, with expectations for margin recognition later in the year.

2. Proactive Regulatory Filings and Substantial Strategic Capital Investments. Southwest Gas demonstrated a clear path for future revenue and rate base growth through active regulatory engagement and a significant capital expenditure plan. The company filed general rate cases in Arizona in February 2026, seeking approximately $101 million in additional revenue, and in Nevada in March 2026. These efforts are designed to align rates with ongoing investments. Furthermore, Southwest Gas has outlined a substantial multi-year capital investment plan of $6.3 billion from fiscal 2026 to 2030, with approximately $1.25 billion allocated for fiscal 2026 alone, including funds for gas infrastructure and the transformative $1.7 billion Great Basin pipeline expansion project. These investments are projected to drive a 9.5-11.5% rate base growth and support the company's long-term adjusted EPS growth targets.

3. Favorable Broader Utility Sector Dynamics and Strong Analyst Sentiment. The broader utilities sector experienced a strong performance during fiscal Q1 2026, with the S&P 500 Utilities Index gaining 8.3% while the broader S&P 500 declined by 4.3%. This outperformance was largely driven by increasing electricity demand from factors such as data centers, accelerating electrification, and manufacturing reshoring, as well as significant capital spending on grid upgrades across the industry. Utility stocks are often viewed as defensive investments due to their stable revenue streams and predictable cash flows, attracting investors during periods of macroeconomic uncertainty. This supportive sector backdrop, combined with overwhelmingly positive analyst ratings, including a consensus "Buy" or "Strong Buy" and an average 12-month price target of $97.29 for SWX, which implies a 9.61% upside from current levels, likely provided underlying support for the stock, balancing out company-specific challenges.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 1.1% change in SWX stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 12.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820266202026Change
Stock Price ($)87.5388.481.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6642,503-6.1%
Net Income Margin (%)16.5%18.5%12.4%
P/E Multiple14.413.8-4.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7272-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution1.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SWX1.1% 
Market (SPY)9.2%2.5%
Sector (XLU)-5.6%74.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.1% change in SWX stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 9.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020256202026Change
Stock Price ($)81.8788.488.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,7372,503-8.5%
Net Income Margin (%)17.0%18.5%9.4%
P/E Multiple12.713.88.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7272-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution8.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SWX8.1% 
Market (SPY)9.9%-2.3%
Sector (XLU)0.2%66.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 26.9% change in SWX stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 134.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120256202026Change
Stock Price ($)69.7288.4826.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,8412,503-11.9%
Net Income Margin (%)7.9%18.5%134.3%
P/E Multiple22.313.8-38.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7272-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution26.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SWX26.9% 
Market (SPY)28.1%5.6%
Sector (XLU)12.4%54.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 67.5% change in SWX stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 276.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236202026Change
Stock Price ($)52.8188.4867.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2962,503-52.7%
P/S Multiple0.72.6276.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6872-5.8%
Cumulative Contribution67.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SWX67.5% 
Market (SPY)85.7%25.6%
Sector (XLU)51.1%54.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
SWX Return19%-9%7%16%17%10%74%
Peers Return36%7%-6%28%16%2%109%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SWX Win Rate67%42%50%50%75%67% 
Peers Win Rate62%53%52%58%60%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SWX Max Drawdown-13%-33%-19%-14%-14%-10% 
Peers Max Drawdown-13%-23%-25%-13%-20%-16% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SRE, OKE, ATO, UGI, NFG. See SWX Returns vs. Peers.
[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] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventSWXS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-13.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven95 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven121 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-18.3%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven77 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-33.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven43 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-10.6%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.9%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven20 days6 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-16.6%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven67 days123 days

Compare to SRE, OKE, ATO, UGI, NFG

In The Past

Southwest Gas's stock fell -13.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 16.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventSWXS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-33.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven43 days140 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-41.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven69.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven281 days1085 days

Compare to SRE, OKE, ATO, UGI, NFG

In The Past

Southwest Gas's stock fell -13.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 16.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Southwest Gas (SWX)

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (SWX) is a utility company primarily focused on the distribution and transportation of natural gas. It serves a significant customer base across three states in the Western U.S.: Arizona, Nevada, and California.

The company's main services include delivering natural gas to approximately 2.16 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Additionally, Southwest Gas provides essential utility infrastructure services, which encompass trenching, installation, replacement, and maintenance of underground pipes crucial for energy distribution systems.

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1. It's like your local electric company, but for natural gas.

2. Think of it as a natural gas-focused version of a large diversified utility like PG&E or Dominion Energy, serving homes and businesses in its region.

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  • Natural Gas Distribution and Transport: This service involves the delivery and movement of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers.
  • Utility Infrastructure Services: This segment provides trenching, installation, replacement, and maintenance services for underground pipes and energy distribution systems.
  • Pipeline and Storage: This segment operates and manages pipelines for natural gas transportation and storage facilities.

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Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (SWX) is a natural gas utility that primarily sells to a diverse base of end-users rather than to other companies. Its customer base is categorized as follows:

  • Residential customers: Individuals who use natural gas in their homes for heating, cooking, water heating, and other domestic purposes.
  • Commercial customers: Businesses of various sizes, including offices, retail establishments, restaurants, and other commercial enterprises that utilize natural gas for their operations.
  • Industrial customers: Large manufacturing facilities, processing plants, and other industrial operations that consume natural gas as a fuel source or for specific industrial processes.
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Karen S. Haller, President and Chief Executive Officer Karen S. Haller is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. and CEO of Southwest Gas Corporation. She is also a director of the Company and its operating subsidiaries, and serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Centuri Holdings, Inc. Ms. Haller has served in multiple leadership positions during her almost three decades at Southwest Gas, including Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. Before joining Southwest Gas, she worked as a private practice lawyer. During her tenure as CEO, she guided the Company through significant milestones, including the sale of MountainWest and the separation of Centuri, transforming Southwest Gas into a fully regulated natural gas business. Ms. Haller holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Wyoming and a J.D. from Cornell Law School. Justin S. Forsberg, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Justin S. Forsberg serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. and Southwest Gas Corporation. In this role, he oversees the companies' financial, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and sustainability functions. Mr. Forsberg joined Southwest Gas in August 2023, initially as Vice President of Investor Relations. Prior to Southwest Gas, he spent nearly 13 years at IDACORP, Inc. and Idaho Power Company, where he was most recently Director of Investor Relations & Treasury, and President of IDACORP Financial Services, Inc. His responsibilities at IDACORP included investor relations, treasury, pension and cash management, accounts payable, and investments in affordable housing and other real estate tax credits through the financial services subsidiary. He began his career at Deloitte, where he advanced to Audit Manager serving clients in the energy and utility sectors. Mr. Forsberg holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy from Brigham Young University and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Idaho. Justin Lee Brown, President Justin Lee Brown is the President of Southwest Gas Corporation, where he leads the Company's utility operations and Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. He has been appointed to succeed Karen Haller as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 8, 2026. Mr. Brown joined Southwest Gas in 2004 as Senior Counsel in Legal Affairs and has held various leadership positions, including Associate General Counsel/Legal Affairs, Vice President/Pricing, Vice President/Regulatory Affairs, and Senior Vice President/General Counsel, before being appointed President in 2022. He briefly joined PacifiCorp, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, between 2006 and 2008 before returning to Southwest Gas. Mr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Utah University, and both an MBA and Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University. Julie M. Williams, Senior Vice President/Continuous Improvement and Optimization Julie M. Williams serves as Senior Vice President/Continuous Improvement and Optimization of Southwest Gas Corporation. In this role, she is responsible for driving long-term positive change and accelerating the Company's pursuit of excellence in areas such as safety, quality, customer service, operational performance, and cost management. Ms. Williams is an alumna of Arizona State University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and an Executive Master of Business Administration. She also serves as the Board of Directors Treasurer for the Western Energy Institute, participates in the American Gas Association Operations Managing Committee, and is on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. Randall P. (Randy) Gabe, Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer Randall P. (Randy) Gabe is the Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer of Southwest Gas Corporation. He began his career with Southwest Gas in 1999 as a corporate accounting manager. After leaving the company in 1999 to pursue opportunities in the online commerce industry and later joining a construction equipment company in finance and accounting leadership roles, he returned to Southwest Gas in 2003 as Manager of Gas Resources Planning. Mr. Gabe was promoted to Vice President of Gas Resources in 2012 and assumed his current role in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Here are the key risks to Southwest Gas (SWX):

  1. Policy-Driven Electrification and Decarbonization: Southwest Gas faces significant risks from accelerating electrification initiatives, particularly in California, and long-term decarbonization targets across its service territories (Arizona, Nevada, and California). These policies aim to reduce reliance on natural gas, potentially leading to restrictions on new gas hookups and decreased demand for methane, which could significantly impact the company's revenue and future growth.
  2. Regulatory and Rate-Setting Challenges: As a regulated utility, Southwest Gas's profitability is highly dependent on regulatory approvals for rate-setting mechanisms and cost recovery. Shifting regulatory environments, including the potential for performance-based ratemaking and uncertainties in regulatory outcomes, could affect the company's ability to maintain stable operating margins and achieve timely rate relief.
  3. Competition from Alternative Energy Sources: The company faces competition from electric utilities and other energy alternatives, particularly in residential and small commercial markets. Large commercial and industrial customers also have the ability to switch to alternative energy sources, posing a threat to Southwest Gas's market share and potentially impacting revenue and profitability through customer bypass.

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The clear emerging threat to Southwest Gas is the accelerating trend of **electrification and decarbonization policies** impacting the use of natural gas in residential and commercial buildings. Across various jurisdictions, particularly in California where Southwest Gas operates, there is a growing push to mandate or incentivize the transition from natural gas appliances (such as furnaces, water heaters, and stoves) to electric alternatives (like heat pumps and electric induction cooktops). This movement, driven by climate change mitigation goals and local government initiatives, directly threatens the future demand for natural gas and the need for associated distribution infrastructure, potentially leading to declining customer growth and stranded assets for natural gas utilities.

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Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (SWX) operates in several addressable markets primarily within Arizona, Nevada, and California. The addressable markets for its main products and services can be identified as follows:

Natural Gas Distribution and Transportation

  • For **Nevada**, the market size of the Natural Gas Distribution industry is projected to be approximately $2.3 billion in 2026.
  • For **Arizona**, the market size of the Natural Gas Distribution industry is projected to be approximately $1.3 billion in 2026.
  • For **California**, while a specific dollar value for the natural gas distribution market size was not found, California's natural gas utilities provide service to over 11 million gas meters, with customers consuming 1,904.0 billion cubic feet of natural gas each year. Southwest Gas is among the utilities regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. The overall U.S. natural gas distribution market was valued at $225.5 billion in 2026.

Utility Infrastructure Services, and Pipeline and Storage

These segments involve the construction, maintenance, and expansion of pipeline infrastructure. The addressable markets for these services are broader:

  • The **U.S. Oil & Gas Pipeline Construction Market** was valued at $52.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $99 billion by 2032. This market includes the construction of gas pipelines.
  • The **U.S. Pipeline and Process Services Market**, which covers activities like pre-commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning of pipelines, was valued at $1.46 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.16%.
  • The broader **Global Pipeline Construction Market** was valued at $55.32 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $84.26 billion by 2033. North America held a dominant share in the global pipeline construction market in 2021.
  • The **Global Utility System Construction Market**, which encompasses various utility infrastructure including gas distribution networks, was valued at $876.679 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase to $1,283.772 billion by 2032. North America also held a significant market share in the overall Utilities Services Market, approximately $64.22 billion in 2023.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Southwest Gas (SWX)

  • Customer Growth in High-Growth Regions: Southwest Gas anticipates continued customer additions, projected at approximately 1-2% annually, driven by robust housing starts and commercial development in its service territories, particularly in fast-growing metropolitan areas like Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, and Reno. This demographic expansion supports new main extensions and increased demand for natural gas distribution.
  • Strategic Capital Investments and Rate Base Expansion: The company plans significant capital expenditures, with an estimated $0.8 billion to $1.1 billion per year, totaling approximately $2.4 billion for 2024-2026, and $4.3 billion over the 2025-2029 period. These investments are aimed at system betterment, pipeline replacement, reinforcement, and supporting new customer connections, which are expected to drive mid-to-high single-digit annual rate base growth through 2027-2029.
  • Favorable Regulatory Outcomes and Rate Relief: Constructive regulatory engagement and successful outcomes in rate cases across its Arizona, Nevada, and California jurisdictions are crucial for enhancing operating margins and revenue. The company is actively pursuing rate case filings and utilizing mechanisms like infrastructure trackers and deferrals to stabilize cash flow and reduce regulatory lag.
  • Growth in Utility Infrastructure Services: The Utility Infrastructure Services segment, including NPL Construction Services, is expected to maintain strong performance. This segment benefits from ongoing demand for natural gas pipeline infrastructure replacement and expansion projects across the United States, with anticipated revenues ranging between $2.4 billion and $2.6 billion for 2024.
  • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Interconnects and Great Basin Expansion: Southwest Gas is investing in "adjacency plays" such as Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) interconnects to decarbonize delivered gas and monetize environmental attributes, with several interconnects already in service and more planned through 2026-2027. Additionally, the 2028 Great Basin Expansion Project is progressing, with potential incremental capital investment of approximately $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion and expected annual margin of $215 million to $245 million once operational in late 2028, further enhancing the company's earnings profile.
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Share Issuance

  • In March 2022, Southwest Gas completed a public offering of 5,500,000 shares of common stock at $74.00 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $392.5 million, primarily to repay borrowings for the Questar Pipelines acquisition.
  • In March 2023, the company initiated a public offering of $215 million in common stock, with an option for additional shares, to repay outstanding borrowings from its credit facility and a term loan related to the MountainWest Pipelines acquisition.
  • No new equity was issued in 2025, excluding issuances through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Outbound Investments

  • In February 2023, Southwest Gas completed the sale of MountainWest Pipelines Holding Company to Williams for $1.5 billion in an all-cash transaction, using $1.075 billion of the net proceeds to repay a related term loan.
  • In April 2024, Southwest Gas conducted a partial initial public offering (IPO) of its Centuri subsidiary, raising approximately $0.25 billion to $0.30 billion, while retaining a majority ownership stake.
  • The full separation of Centuri Holdings, Inc. was completed in September 2025, yielding approximately $1.35 billion in net sales proceeds through various offerings.

Capital Expenditures

  • Southwest Gas's capital expenditures were approximately $855 million in 2023 and increased to about $859 million in 2024.
  • The company's estimated capital expenditures for 2025 were approximately $1.25 billion.
  • Southwest Gas projects approximately $1.25 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, and a total of $6.3 billion for the 2026-2030 period. These investments are primarily focused on safety initiatives ($2.3 billion), the 2028 Great Basin expansion project ($1.7 billion), new business development ($1.4 billion), and general plant investments ($900 million).

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Financials

SWXSREOKEATOUGINFGMedian
NameSouthwes.Sempra ONEOK Atmos En.UGI National. 
Mkt Price88.4890.6985.03170.1133.8175.8986.75
Mkt Cap6.459.353.628.37.37.217.8
Rev LTM2,50313,55535,2044,8817,3592,5086,120
Op Inc LTM5183,2115,9951,7511,1511,0331,451
FCF LTM-427-5,8452,242-1,991238307-94
FCF 3Y Avg120-4,1122,426-1,515413169144
CFO LTM4274,8925,6291,8761,1091,2831,580
CFO 3Y Avg9235,1734,8741,7941,2741,1161,534

Growth & Margins

SWXSREOKEATOUGINFGMedian
NameSouthwes.Sempra ONEOK Atmos En.UGI National. 
Rev Chg LTM-11.9%1.6%41.0%8.8%0.6%21.2%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-17.1%-7.1%21.3%2.8%-8.7%3.9%-2.2%
Rev Chg Q-21.6%-3.9%19.6%0.6%0.7%17.6%0.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-6.1%-1.1%4.7%0.2%0.3%5.4%0.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM10.8%6.2%14.0%17.2%-5.6%26.6%12.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg8.7%-0.2%18.9%20.5%129.3%9.0%14.0%
Op Mgn LTM20.7%23.7%17.0%35.9%15.6%41.2%22.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg16.6%22.7%19.7%33.5%15.4%39.5%21.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.5%1.2%-0.3%2.7%1.6%-1.0%1.3%
CFO/Rev LTM17.1%36.1%16.0%38.4%15.1%51.2%26.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg35.1%38.1%19.3%40.1%17.1%51.4%36.6%
FCF/Rev LTM-17.0%-43.1%6.4%-40.8%3.2%12.2%-6.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.3%-30.4%9.9%-33.6%5.5%7.4%4.9%

Valuation

SWXSREOKEATOUGINFGMedian
NameSouthwes.Sempra ONEOK Atmos En.UGI National. 
Mkt Cap6.459.353.628.37.37.217.8
P/S2.64.41.55.81.02.92.7
P/Op Inc12.418.58.916.26.37.010.7
P/EBIT11.220.88.415.56.56.79.8
P/E13.830.315.221.011.310.514.5
P/CFO15.012.19.515.16.55.610.8
Total Yield10.0%6.1%11.5%5.8%13.3%12.2%10.7%
Dividend Yield2.8%2.8%4.9%1.1%4.4%2.7%2.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.6%-7.8%4.4%-6.2%6.5%2.3%2.5%
D/E0.50.60.60.31.00.30.6
Net D/E0.50.60.60.30.90.30.5

Returns

SWXSREOKEATOUGINFGMedian
NameSouthwes.Sempra ONEOK Atmos En.UGI National. 
1M Rtn-0.5%-0.9%-8.2%-3.6%-4.6%-6.6%-4.1%
3M Rtn6.6%-1.1%-3.5%-5.2%-3.3%-16.8%-3.4%
6M Rtn11.3%5.0%21.7%3.2%-9.4%-5.2%4.1%
12M Rtn23.4%26.2%8.9%13.3%-3.0%-9.3%11.1%
3Y Rtn56.1%34.3%68.0%55.7%47.6%62.5%55.9%
1M Excs Rtn-2.6%-2.7%-12.7%-5.7%-3.9%-12.3%-4.8%
3M Excs Rtn-10.2%-18.3%-16.2%-21.0%-20.9%-31.9%-19.6%
6M Excs Rtn-0.4%-6.4%12.3%-7.9%-19.8%-15.7%-7.2%
12M Excs Rtn-1.8%0.8%-15.1%-11.2%-28.1%-33.4%-13.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-16.8%-35.6%-7.1%-16.0%-32.4%-10.2%-16.4%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Natural Gas Distribution1,9402,4752,5001,9351,522
Other 000 
Utility Infrastructure Services 2,6372,8992,7602,056
Pipeline and Storage   265 
Intersegment revenues    102
Total1,9405,1125,3994,9603,680


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20052004200320022001
Natural Gas Operations3448   
Construction Services108455
Gas Operations  343933
Total4457394437


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Natural Gas Distribution261242154187159
Utility Infrastructure Services-132024075
Other-49-95-76-27-2
Pipeline and Storage -16-284  
Total199151-203201232


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Natural Gas Distribution9,5349,2698,8047,9507,257
Noncurrent assets classified as discontinued operations1,927    
Current assets classified as discontinued operations601    
Other1197484
Pipeline and Storage 01,7432,188 
Utility Infrastructure Services 2,5932,6422,5801,475
Total12,07311,87013,19712,7658,736


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$88.48 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.4 
First Trading Date12/30/1987 
Distance from 52W High-5.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$89.21$83.11
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-0.8%6.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility18.8%18.0%
Downside Capture-33.71-12.49
Upside Capture3.6615.37
Correlation (SPY)-1.9%4.1%
SWX Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.320.070.140.020.120.40
Up Beta-0.570.330.210.130.140.41
Down Beta1.411.260.490.440.250.50
Up Capture-95%-12%-2%-6%14%13%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days7172964129386
Down Capture-6%-60%6%-32%-10%51%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days13243460120362

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SWX
SWX23.7%17.9%1.04-
Sector ETF (XLU)14.6%14.7%0.7155.7%
Equity (SPY)26.5%12.4%1.614.3%
Gold (GLD)24.2%27.5%0.77-4.2%
Commodities (DBC)19.8%18.8%0.83-10.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5245.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-40.0%42.5%-1.08-5.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SWX
SWX9.2%25.3%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLU)9.5%17.3%0.4051.6%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6229.1%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.3%0.768.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%19.4%0.297.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.9%18.9%0.0046.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.0%54.2%0.4012.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SWX
SWX4.9%27.3%0.21-
Sector ETF (XLU)9.3%19.3%0.4165.1%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7344.0%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.1%0.637.4%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2613.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2256.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.8%1.0010.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5152026-2.8%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity72.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/20260.6%-4.2%-7.2%
2/25/2026-1.1%1.0%-2.5%
11/5/2025-4.1%-1.7%-3.2%
8/6/2025-1.7%0.2%0.1%
5/12/2025-7.8%-8.0%-3.5%
2/26/2025-2.5%-4.2%-6.7%
11/6/20240.0%5.4%4.7%
8/6/2024-2.2%-0.8%0.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive6118
# Negative1169
Median Positive4.0%2.3%4.5%
Median Negative-1.2%-3.1%-3.5%
Max Positive7.3%13.6%19.9%
Max Negative-7.8%-8.0%-8.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/20260.6%-4.2%-7.2%
2/25/2026-1.1%1.0%-2.5%
11/5/2025-4.1%-1.7%-3.2%
8/6/2025-1.7%0.2%0.1%
5/12/2025-7.8%-8.0%-3.5%
2/26/2025-2.5%-4.2%-6.7%
11/6/20240.0%5.4%4.7%
8/6/2024-2.2%-0.8%0.4%
5/8/2024-0.7%-1.9%-0.7%
2/28/20247.3%13.6%19.9%
11/8/2023-0.3%4.5%4.4%
8/9/20235.6%1.5%-4.4%
5/9/2023-0.7%0.5%12.9%
5/9/2022-1.0%1.9%2.3%
3/1/20224.3%4.0%13.5%
11/5/2020-1.2%2.3%-3.4%
8/6/20203.6%2.5%-8.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive6118
# Negative1169
Median Positive4.0%2.3%4.5%
Median Negative-1.2%-3.1%-3.5%
Max Positive7.3%13.6%19.9%
Max Negative-7.8%-8.0%-8.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202103/01/202210-K
09/30/202111/09/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201903/02/202010-K
09/30/201911/06/201910-Q
06/30/201908/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 6/1/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Earnings per share from continuing operations4.174.254.320 AffirmedGuidance: 4.25 for 2026
2026 Capital expenditures 1.25 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.25 Bil for 2026
2026-2030 Adjusted Earnings per share from continuing operations CAGR0.120.130.140 AffirmedGuidance: 0.13 for 2026-2030
2026-2030 Capital expenditures 6.30 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 6.30 Bil for 2026-2030
2026-2030 Rate base CAGR0.10.10.120 AffirmedGuidance: 0.1 for 2026-2030

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Earnings per share from continuing operations4.174.254.32   
2026 Capital expenditures 1.25 Bil 42.0% Higher NewActual: 880.00 Mil for 2025
2026-2030 Earnings per share from continuing operations CAGR0.120.130.1485.7% Higher NewActual: 0.07 for 2029
2026-2030 Capital expenditures 6.30 Bil 46.5% Higher NewActual: 4.30 Bil for 2029
2026-2030 Rate base CAGR0.10.10.1250.0% Higher NewActual: 0.07 for 2029

Insider Activity

Updated 5/13/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Brown, Justin LPresident/Southwest Gas Corp.DirectSell113202681.083,028245,510512,453Form
2Icahn, Carl CPlease see footnotesSell926202577.911,500,000116,865,000470,000,178Form
3Sandoval, Brian E DirectBuy911202578.57241,886122,724Form
4Stefani, Robert JSVP/CFO/ControllerDirectSell630202575.007,000525,0001,849,853Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Brown, Justin LPresident/Southwest Gas Corp.DirectSell113202681.083,028245,510512,453Form
2Icahn, Carl CPlease see footnotesSell926202577.911,500,000116,865,000470,000,178Form
3Sandoval, Brian E DirectBuy911202578.57241,886122,724Form
4Stefani, Robert JSVP/CFO/ControllerDirectSell630202575.007,000525,0001,849,853Form
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