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Northwest Natural (NWN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NWN Stock Forecast

Northwest Natural (NWN) stock forecast, based on 8 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $55.25, with a high of $58.00 and a low of $50.00. This represents a 11.30% increase from the last price of $49.64.

$35 $40 $45 $50 $55 $60 High: $58 Avg: $55.25 Low: $50 Last Closed Price: $49.64

NWN Stock Rating

Northwest Natural stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 8 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 2 Buy (25.00%), 6 Hold (75.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 8 0 6 2 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NWN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorthwest Natural11.30%
SectorUtilities Stocks15.62%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-25
Avg Price Target-$54.00$54.80
Last Closing Price$49.64$49.64$49.64
Upside/Downside-8.78%10.39%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 26-421-7
May, 26-32--5
Apr, 26-31--4
Mar, 26-31--4
Feb, 26-31--4
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 11, 2026Wells Fargo$50.00$50.46-0.91%0.73%
Apr 16, 2026Cowen & Co.$58.00$54.536.36%16.84%
Mar 04, 2026Selman AkyolStifel Nicolaus$58.00$52.5310.41%16.84%
Jan 30, 2026BTIG$55.00$47.0516.90%10.80%
Oct 21, 2025Alex KaniaBTIG$53.00$46.9512.89%6.77%
Aug 05, 2024Selman AkyolStifel Nicolaus$45.00$37.6919.40%-9.35%
Aug 05, 2024Michael GauglerJanney Montgomery$43.00$37.6914.09%-13.38%
Jun 04, 2024Michael GauglerJanney Montgomery$39.00$37.583.78%-21.43%
May 07, 2024Selman AkyolStifel Nicolaus$40.00$37.865.65%-19.42%
Jun 01, 2023Shelby TuckerRBC Capital$52.00$42.1823.28%4.75%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 11, 2026Wells FargoEqual-WeightUnderweightinitialise
Apr 16, 2026Cowen & Co.Holdinitialise
Jan 30, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Oct 21, 2025BTIGBuyinitialise
Aug 05, 2024Janney MontgomeryNeutralBuyupgrade
Jun 04, 2024Janney MontgomeryNeutralinitialise
Jul 07, 2023GuggenheimNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 01, 2023Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Aug 08, 2022Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
May 24, 2022Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.56$2.54$2.49$2.03$2.77---
Avg Forecast$2.53$2.55$2.67$2.34$2.88$3.04$3.22$3.26
High Forecast$2.69$2.71$2.68$2.35$2.91$3.19$3.33$3.48
Low Forecast$2.31$2.32$2.66$2.32$2.85$2.94$3.12$3.06
Surprise %1.19%-0.39%-6.74%-13.25%-3.82%---

Revenue Forecast

$750M $910M $1B $1B $1B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$860.40M$1.04B$1.20B$1.15B$1.29B---
Avg Forecast$818.50M$913.99M$1.17B$1.19B$1.29B$1.35B$1.47B$1.47B
High Forecast$857.89M$957.41M$1.18B$1.22B$1.32B$1.36B$1.48B$1.54B
Low Forecast$764.24M$850.91M$1.12B$1.16B$1.24B$1.34B$1.46B$1.40B
Surprise %5.12%13.50%2.32%-2.82%0.31%---

Net Income Forecast

$45M $62M $79M $96M $113M $130M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$78.67M$86.30M$93.87M$78.87M$113.32M---
Avg Forecast$71.71M$86.89M$93.87M$84.60M$104.57M$111.12M$116.95M$118.22M
High Forecast$95.57M$112.72M$121.70M$85.14M$105.65M$115.66M$120.75M$126.25M
Low Forecast$47.84M$61.06M$66.04M$84.05M$103.49M$106.59M$113.14M$111.10M
Surprise %9.71%-0.68%--6.77%8.36%---

NWN Forecast FAQ

Is Northwest Natural stock a buy?

Northwest Natural stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 8 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Northwest Natural is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Northwest Natural's price target?

Northwest Natural's price target, set by 8 Wall Street analysts, averages $55.25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $50 at the low end to $58 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.30% change from the previous closing price of $49.64.

How does Northwest Natural stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northwest Natural's stock forecast shows a 11.30% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (15.62%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Northwest Natural over the past three months?

  • June 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 28.57% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 40.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Northwest Natural’s EPS forecast?

Northwest Natural's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.04, marking a 9.75% increase from the reported $2.77 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $3.22 in 2027, and $3.26 in 2028.

What is Northwest Natural’s revenue forecast?

Northwest Natural's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.35B, reflecting a 4.74% increase from the reported $1.29B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $1.47B, and $1.47B for 2028.

What is Northwest Natural’s net income forecast?

Northwest Natural's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $111.12M, representing a -1.94% decrease from the reported $113.32M in 2025. Projections indicate $116.95M in 2027, and $118.22M in 2028.