Northwest Natural Hldg Azioni (NYSE: NWN)

Northwest Natural Hldg (NYSE:NWN) Azioni

Northwest Natural Hldg

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.

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New Century Resources Ltd

Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintains Northwest Natural Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $45 to $47.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Northwest Natural Hldg, Raises Price Target to $47

2025 GUIDANCE AND LONG-TERM TARGETS
NW Natural Holdings updated 2025 GAAP EPS guidance to $2.65 to $2.85 (from the previous range of $2.66 to $2.86) as a result of the expected transaction costs from the Hughes acquisition. NW Natural Holdings reaffirmed adjusted EPS guidance of $2.75 to $2.95 on a non-GAAP1 basis excluding the $5.8 million pre-tax transaction costs associated with the acquisitions of SiEnergy and Hughes (approximately $4.3 million or $0.10 per share after-tax2). This guidance assumes continued customer growth, average weather conditions, and no significant changes in prevailing regulatory policies, mechanisms, or assumed outcomes, or significant local, state or federal laws, legislation or regulations.
NW Natural Holdings reaffirmed its long-term EPS growth rate target of 4% to 6% compounded annually from the expected 2025 adjusted EPS3.
We expect NW Natural Holdings capital expenditures for 2025 to be in the range of $450 - $500 million. The timing and amount of the capital expenditures and projects for 2025 or additional investments in our infrastructure during or after 2025 could change based on customer growth, significant changes in prevailing regulatory policies or outcomes, or significant local, state or federal laws, legislation or regulations, or cost estimates. Required funds for the investments are expected to be internally generated or financed with long-term debt or equity, as appropriate.

Guidance

Northwest Natural Lowers FY25 GAAP EPS Guidance From $2.66-$2.86 To $2.65-$2.85 vs $2.85 Est; Reaffirmed Adj. EPS guidance of $2.75-$2.953 Vs. $2.87 Est.

Northwest Natural Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.96 by 16.33 percent. This is a 34.91 percent increase over earnings of $1.69 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $494.28 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $475.98 million by 3.85 percent. This is a 14.03 percent increase over sales of $433.47 million the same period last year.

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Northwest Natural Hldg Q1 Adj. EPS $2.28 Beats $1.96 Estimate, Sales $494.28M Beat $475.98M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 6, 2025

Acquisition expands SiEnergy's footprint in Houston area and supports EPCOR's U.S. growth strategy focused on water
SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>)(NW Natural Holdings), and EPCOR USA Inc. (EPCOR USA) today announced an agreement for SiEnergy to acquire 100% of the capital stock of Hughes Gas Resources, Inc. (EPCOR Texas Gas) for $60 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.
EPCOR Texas Gas's assets include approximately 6,900 metered connections and 353 miles of pipeline that serve 12 communities northeast of Houston. EPCOR Texas Gas, which has owned and operated the assets since 2017, is expected to have a rate base of approximately $46 million at the end of 2025.
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SiEnergy To Acquire 100% Of Capital Stock Of Hughes Gas Resources For $60M; Deal Expected To Close In Q2 Of 2025

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.28%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $16 to $15 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $11 to $13 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: The AES will host a conference call on Friday, May 2, to review its first quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.94%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and slashed the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Avista will hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday, May 7.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.85%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $45 to $44 on Nov. 14, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $36 to $43 on Aug. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 3, NW Natural Holdings named Justin B. Palfreyman as new CEO.</li>
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NW Natural Holdings Appoints Justin B. Palfreyman As New CEO

NW Natural Holdings reaffirmed its long-term EPS growth rate target of 4% to 6% compounded annually from the expected 2025 adjusted EPS3.
We expect NW Natural Holdings capital expenditures for 2025 to be in the range of $450 - $500 million including:
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<li>NW Natural Gas Company capital expenditures of $330 - $360 million,</li>
<li>SiEnergy capital expenditures of $65 - $75 million, and</li>
<li>NW Natural Water capital expenditures of $55 - $65 million.</li>
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Northwest Natural Gas Sees FY25 Adjusted EPS Of $2.75-$2.95 Vs $2.88 Est.

Northwest Natural Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.37 by 2.92 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $370.88 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $395.05 million by 6.12 percent. This is a 4.26 percent increase over sales of $355.71 million the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Northwest Natural Hldg Q4 2024 Adj EPS $1.41 Beats $1.37 Estimate, Sales $370.88M Miss $395.05M Estimate

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• Frontline (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $282.62 million. 
• Nordic American Tankers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAT#NYSE">NAT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $53.07 million. 
• Fluent (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNT#NASDAQ">FLNT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.23 per share on revenue of $68.06 million. 
• Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.41 per share on revenue of $18.17 million. 
• Oxford Square Cap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXSQ#NASDAQ">OXSQ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $9.90 million. 
• Integral Ad Science (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAS#NASDAQ">IAS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $148.94 million. 
• PAR Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAR#NYSE">PAR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $99.26 million. 
• ANI Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANIP#NASDAQ">ANIP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $175.12 million. 
• TeraWulf (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $37.36 million. 
• Global Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLP#NYSE">GLP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $5.80 billion. 
• Rapid Micro Biosystems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPID#NASDAQ">RPID</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.22 per share on revenue of $7.60 million. 
• FuboTV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $444.91 million. 
• Butterfly Network (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFLY#NYSE">BFLY</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $21.01 million. 
• Natural Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRP#NYSE">NRP</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Apellis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLS#NASDAQ">APLS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.37 per share on revenue of $191.93 million. 
• Calumet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLMT#NASDAQ">CLMT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.36 per share on revenue of $929.11 million. 
• 1stdibs.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIBS#NASDAQ">DIBS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $22.02 million. 
• LandBridge (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LB#NYSE">LB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.78 per share on revenue of $244.81 million. 
• Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLGT#NASDAQ">FLGT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.37 per share on revenue of $75.39 million. 
• Owens &amp; Minor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMI#NYSE">OMI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• Amneal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRX#NASDAQ">AMRX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $700.83 million. 
• Banco Latinoamericano (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLX#NYSE">BLX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $251.03 million. 
• Chart Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.23 per share on revenue of $1.18 billion. 
• Alpha Metallurgical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMR#NYSE">AMR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.12 per share on revenue of $683.10 million. 
• Docebo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCBO#NASDAQ">DCBO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $56.24 million. 
• Northwest Natural Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.49 per share on revenue of $395.05 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• BIT Mining (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCM#NYSE">BTCM</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
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Earnings Scheduled For February 28, 2025

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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 6.42%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $17 to $12 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $24 to $16 on Nov. 21, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: AES will host a conference call on Friday, Feb. 28, to review its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.86%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $47 to $42 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $48 to $42 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Portland General Electric will host an analyst conference call and webcast on Friday, Feb. 14, to review its fourth quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.90%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $45 to $44 on Nov. 14, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $36 to $43 on Aug. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 10, Northwest Natural Holding hired Megan H. Berge as the company&#8217;s deputy general counsel and corporate secretary, and general counsel of NW Natural Gas Company, effective March 3.</li>
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.95%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $23 to $17 on Dec. 13, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $24 to $16 on Nov. 21, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 6, 2024, AES announced a 2% increase in quarterly dividend.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spire Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.51%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and increased the price target from $65 to $76 on Dec. 20, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery analyst Michael Gaugler initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $73 on Dec. 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Spire will host a conference call on Wednesday, Feb. 5 to discuss fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.91%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $45 to $44 on Nov. 14, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $36 to $43 on Aug. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Northwest Natural Holding will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings release on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

Ridgewood Infrastructure, a leading infrastructure investment firm focused on essential infrastructure in the U.S. lower middle market, today announced the successful sale of its 80% interest in SiEnergy to Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>).
SiEnergy is a regulated utility providing essential natural gas services to residential and commercial customers in the greater metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Since acquiring the business in 2019, Ridgewood Infrastructure has led the transformation of SiEnergy into one of the fastest-growing natural gas distribution utilities in the nation. Under Ridgewood's stewardship, SiEnergy organically expanded its service base from approximately 20,000 to more than 70,000 customers.

Ridgewood Infrastructure Announces The Sale Of Its 80% Interest In Sienergy To Northwest Natural Holding Company; No Financial Terms Disclosed

NW Natural Holdings To Acquire  SiEnergy Operating From SiEnergy Capital Partners For $273M In Cash And The Assumption Of $152M In Debt

Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintains Northwest Natural Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $45 to $44.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Northwest Natural Hldg, Lowers Price Target to $44

Northwest Natural Gas Affirms FY24 Adjusted EPS Guidance Of $2.20-$2.40 Vs $2.31 Est.

Northwest Natural Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.71) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.77) by 7.79 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $136.934 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $132.467 million by 3.37 percent. This is a 3.21 percent decrease over sales of $141.479 million the same period last year.

Northwest Natural Hldg Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $(0.71) Beats $(0.77) Estimate, Sales $136.934M Beat $132.467M Estimate

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