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Northwest Natural Holdings

41.60 USD
-0.24
0.57%
At close Updated Sep 16, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
41.60
0.00
0%
1 day
-0.57%
5 days
0.95%
1 month
3.79%
3 months
4.65%
6 months
-0.74%
Year to date
5.26%
1 year
2.44%
5 years
-9.55%
10 years
-4.7%
 

About: Northwest Natural Holding Co is a public natural gas service supplier operating in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Its subsidiary, NW Natural, operates through the natural gas distribution segment, which purchases and distributes natural gas through which operates in Oregon and southwest Washington. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is NW Natural's local gas distribution business and is referred to as the NGD segment. The company generates its revenue from residential, commercial, and industrial customers, the majority of which are in Oregon. Residential and commercial customers account for the vast majority of profitability.

Employees: 1,452

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

134% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.51M | Put options by funds: $643K

71% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 118 | Existing positions reduced: 69

17% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 49 | Existing positions closed: 42

2.43% more ownership

Funds ownership: 76.75% [Q1] → 79.19% (+2.43%) [Q2]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 281 [Q1] → 283 (+2) [Q2]

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.32B [Q1] → $1.27B (-$51.6M) [Q2]

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 12 articles about NWN published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
yesterday
NW Natural Names Kyra Patterson Chief People Officer
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) has hired Kyra Patterson as its Chief People Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Patterson comes to NW Natural Holdings after serving as Chief Human Relations Officer at Avangrid, a large utility services company serving about 3.1 million customers throughout New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine. A former nuclear officer in the United States Navy, Patterson's career includes human re.
NW Natural Names Kyra Patterson Chief People Officer
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Dividend Kings: 2 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Of 56 September Dogs
The Dividend Kings list now includes 56 stocks, but only a select few offer fair value and strong yields relative to share price. Five top-yielding Dividend Kings—UVV, CDUAF, NWN, UBSI, and KVUE—currently meet my ideal of annual dividends exceeding share price. Analyst targets suggest these top-yield Kings could deliver net gains of 16% to 75% by September 2026, with lower volatility than the market.
Dividend Kings: 2 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Of 56 September Dogs
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
7 days ago
3 Top Dividend Kings to Buy and Hold Forever for Passive Income
If the goal of investing is to turn today's savings into tomorrow's reliable cash flow, Dividend Kings are about as close as the market gets to surefire.
3 Top Dividend Kings to Buy and Hold Forever for Passive Income
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
8 days ago
Buy These 4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Navigate Market Volatility
ATO, OGE, FTS and NWN stand out as low-beta utility stocks offering steady earnings growth and solid dividend yield.
Buy These 4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Navigate Market Volatility
Positive
Seeking Alpha
12 days ago
Northwest Natural: Dividend King With A Strong 4.7% Yield
Northwest Natural is a Dividend King with 69 years of consecutive increases, and one of the highest yields among its peers. Recent underperformance is largely due to higher interest rates, but a coming rate cut cycle could boost utility valuations. Growth prospects are improving, driven by Oregon's shift toward development and expansion in high-growth water utility markets.
Northwest Natural: Dividend King With A Strong 4.7% Yield
Positive
Seeking Alpha
12 days ago
Northwest Natural Has Value, Growth, And Yield
Northwest Natural Holding Company is a diversified utility with a long dividend track record, offering a well-covered 4.7% yield and strong income appeal. Recent acquisitions and organic growth, especially in Texas, drive robust customer growth and support potential 5-7% annual EPS growth. It carries a strong balance sheet, A- credit rating, and ample liquidity, supporting ongoing capital investment and dividend safety.
Northwest Natural Has Value, Growth, And Yield
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
13 days ago
5 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Bank on as Consumer Confidence Shrinks
With consumer confidence waning, ATO, FTS, NWN, INGR and CSV stand out as low-beta defensive plays with growth and dividend strength.
5 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Bank on as Consumer Confidence Shrinks
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
18 days ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Northwest Natural (NWN) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Are Investors Undervaluing Northwest Natural (NWN) Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
21 days ago
Northwest Natural (NWN) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Northwest Natural (NWN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Northwest Natural (NWN) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
21 days ago
ATO or NWN: Which Utility Stock Is Better Positioned for Investors?
Rising gas usage is fueling demand for stronger pipeline networks, putting both ATO and NWN in the spotlight.
ATO or NWN: Which Utility Stock Is Better Positioned for Investors?
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