Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Northwest Natural Hold (4.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is NWN's P/E ratio?

Northwest Natural trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.1.

When does NWN report earnings?

Northwest Natural's next scheduled report is on Feb 25, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.61.

What is the NWN price target?

The median analyst price target from 7 analysts is $56.00, with a range of $49.00 – $61.00.

Is NWN Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Northwest Natural as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does NWN pay a dividend?

Yes — Northwest Natural's dividend yield is 3.9%.

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Northwest Natural (NWN)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Gas · NYSE

Northwest Natural (NWN) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Gas industry. It has a market capitalization of $2.18B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of -9.2%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 11.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.5/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Middle · +2.6% over 12 months ex. last

Middle fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-9.2%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$2.18B
Trailing P/E	17.1
Price / book	1.4
Price / sales	1.7
FCF yield	-9.2%
Dividend yield	3.9%
Gross margin	41.8%
Operating margin	22.9%
Net margin	9.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+11.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+7.5%
EPS growth (YoY)	+27.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	0.4
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Utilities Regulated Gas

NWN earnings

Next report: Feb 25, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.61). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 5, 2026	-$0.71	-$0.87	+18.4%	—
Q2 2026	Aug 5, 2026	$0.01	-$0.07	+114.3%	$243.55M
Q1 2026	May 6, 2026	$2.33	$2.40	-2.9%	$490.40M
Q4 2025	Feb 27, 2026	$1.39	$1.36	+2.2%	$394.16M

NWN analyst price target

Median target $56.00 from 7 analysts, ranging $49.00 – $61.00.

Utilities Regulated Gas peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
ATO	Atmos Energy	$29.27B	20.4
NI	NiSource	$21.18B	22.1
UGI	UGI	$7.94B	12.7
SWX	Southwest Gas	$6.62B	23.3
BKH	Black Hills	$6.47B	19.7
NJR	New Jersey Resources	$5.51B	14.9
SR	Spire	$5.25B	18.5
OGS	ONE Gas	$5.09B	16.6

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Recent Congressional trades

Northwest Natural trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Earl Blumenauer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 7, 2024
Earl Blumenauer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 6, 2024
Earl Blumenauer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jun 6, 2024
Earl Blumenauer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Mar 12, 2024
Earl Blumenauer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 4, 2023
Earl Blumenauer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 6, 2023

NWN FAQ

Is NWN a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Northwest Natural Hold (4.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is NWN's P/E ratio?: Northwest Natural trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.1.
When does NWN report earnings?: Northwest Natural's next scheduled report is on Feb 25, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.61.
What is the NWN price target?: The median analyst price target from 7 analysts is $56.00, with a range of $49.00 – $61.00.
Is NWN Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Northwest Natural as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does NWN pay a dividend?: Yes — Northwest Natural's dividend yield is 3.9%.