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Southwest Gas (SWX)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Gas · NYSE

Southwest Gas (SWX) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Gas industry. It has a market capitalization of $6.62B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.3 and a free-cash-flow yield of -3.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 21.6% and free cash flow per share fell 149.2%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.2 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.2/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Middle · +4.6% 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
-4.5%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$6.62B
Trailing P/E23.3
Price / book1.6
Price / sales3.8
FCF yield-3.8%
Dividend yield2.8%
Gross margin54.0%
Operating margin29.1%
Net margin29.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)-21.6%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-26.9%
EPS growth (YoY)+13.9%
FCF/share growth (YoY)-149.2%
Beta0.6
ExchangeNYSE
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities Regulated Gas

SWX earnings

Next report: Feb 24, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.78). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 4, 2026 $0.20 $0.15 +33.3% $298.18M
Q2 2026 Aug 5, 2026 $0.45 $0.44 +2.3% $358.15M
Q1 2026 May 5, 2026 $1.91 $2.07 -7.7% $585.12M
Q4 2025 Feb 25, 2026 $1.36 $1.38 -1.4% $480.74M

SWX analyst price target

Median target $103.00 from 9 analysts, ranging $93.00 – $107.00.

Utilities Regulated Gas peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
ATO Atmos Energy $29.27B 20.4
NI NiSource $21.18B 22.1
UGI UGI $7.94B 12.7
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
BIPC Brookfield Infrastructure $4.88B —
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Recent Congressional trades

Southwest Gas 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
Michael Patrick Guest House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 23, 2023

SWX FAQ

Is SWX a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Southwest Gas Hold (5.2 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 SWX's P/E ratio?
Southwest Gas trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.3.
When does SWX report earnings?
Southwest Gas's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.78.
What is the SWX price target?
The median analyst price target from 9 analysts is $103.00, with a range of $93.00 – $107.00.
Is SWX Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Southwest Gas as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does SWX pay a dividend?
Yes — Southwest Gas's dividend yield is 2.8%.