National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Stock Forecast
NFG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $93.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $1.15
- 52-week range
- $75.86 – $96.30
NFG analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NFG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NFG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.12 | $2.00 | $2.32 | $2.06 | +2.9% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $7.25 | $6.88 | $7.51 | $6.91 | +4.9% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $7.43 | $6.51 | $8.05 | $7.25 | +2.5% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NFG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $827.0M | $722.9M | $991.2M | +26.9% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.55B | $2.50B | $2.58B | +11.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.03B | $2.67B | $3.54B | +18.7% | 4 |
NFG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NFG revenue: reported and forecast
NFG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.12 | $2.13 | $2.15 | $2.13 | $2.12 | +0.1% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $7.37 | $7.38 | $7.28 | $7.27 | $7.25 | −1.7% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $7.78 | $7.52 | $7.61 | $7.47 | $7.43 | −4.6% | 0 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NFG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NFG beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from NFG
4 analysts cover National Fuel Gas; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $93.00, 16.4% above the latest close of $79.92. Analysts expect earnings of $7.25 per share for FY2026, +4.9% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $7.43 per share on revenue of $3.0 billion. National Fuel Gas beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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NFG forecast FAQ
What is National Fuel Gas's price target?
The average analyst price target for National Fuel Gas is $93.00, 16.4% above the latest close of $79.92.
Is National Fuel Gas a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering National Fuel Gas, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is National Fuel Gas's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.25 per share for FY2026 (range $6.88 to $7.51); for FY2027 the estimate is $7.43.
What is National Fuel Gas's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $2.5 billion, growth of 11.9%; for FY2027 it is $3.0 billion.
When does National Fuel Gas report earnings?
National Fuel Gas is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.15.
Does National Fuel Gas usually beat earnings estimates?
National Fuel Gas reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.