Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) Stock Forecast
NWN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $57.40 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.86
- 52-week range
- $45.53 – $55.80
NWN analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NWN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NWN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.86 | −$1.22 | −$0.71 | −$0.73 | −17.8% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.08 | $3.04 | $3.11 | $2.93 | +5.1% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.23 | $3.20 | $3.27 | $3.08 | +5.0% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NWN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $179.1M | $163.7M | $189.4M | +8.8% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.38B | $1.34B | $1.45B | +7.3% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.46B | $1.40B | $1.51B | +5.4% | 6 |
NWN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NWN revenue: reported and forecast
NWN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.85 | −$0.85 | −$0.86 | −$0.86 | −$0.86 | +1.7% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.06 | $3.06 | $3.08 | $3.08 | $3.08 | +0.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.23 | $3.23 | $3.23 | $3.23 | $3.23 | +0.2% | 0 up · 1 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.
NWN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NWN beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from NWN
6 analysts cover Northwest Natural; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $57.40, 17.2% above the latest close of $48.99. Analysts expect earnings of $3.08 per share for 2026, +5.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.23 per share on revenue of $1.5 billion. Northwest Natural beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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NWN forecast FAQ
What is Northwest Natural's price target?
The average analyst price target for Northwest Natural is $57.40, 17.2% above the latest close of $48.99.
Is Northwest Natural a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Northwest Natural, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Northwest Natural's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.08 per share for 2026 (range $3.04 to $3.11); for 2027 the estimate is $3.23.
What is Northwest Natural's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.4 billion, growth of 7.3%; for 2027 it is $1.5 billion.
When does Northwest Natural report earnings?
Northwest Natural is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $-0.86.
Does Northwest Natural usually beat earnings estimates?
Northwest Natural reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.