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National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG)

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National Fuel Gas Co is a diversified energy company involved in natural gas production, gathering, transportation, distribution, and marketing. It operates through three segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility. The majority of revenue comes from the Integrated Upstream and Gathering segment, which focuses on Seneca's natural gas exploration and development in the Appalachian region and Midstream operations supporting gas processing and gathering. The Pipeline and Storage segment transports and stores natural gas for customers in the northeastern United States and Canada, while the Utility segment supplies natural gas to retail customers in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. the company opeartes in United States.

Company Info

SIC4924
Composite FIGIBBG000BPYD87
CIK0000070145
IPOJul 25, 1955
Sectornatural gas distribution

Highlights

Market Cap$8.97B
EPS$7.96
P/E Ratio12.35
Revenue$2.37B
Gross Profit$2.26B
Net Income$726.58M
Employees2,322
WSO95,026,423
Phone716-857-7000

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Analysis

Share Price Chart

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in National Fuel Gas Co., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Returns By Period

National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG) has returned 18.01% so far this year and 33.86% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NFG has achieved an annualized return of 6.51%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.

NFG

1M1.88%
6M6.23%
YTD18.01%
1Y33.86%
5Y13.52%
10Y6.51%

Benchmark (SPY)

1M-2.61%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20264.65%9.37%2.14%1.43%
202514.39%7.41%5.73%-2.67%8.62%2.02%1.37%-0.06%6.93%-14.39%5.03%-2.90%
2024-6.09%3.15%10.31%-1.58%7.48%-5.49%7.58%3.46%1.92%0.28%5.86%-5.19%
2023-7.72%-0.59%1.30%-3.39%-8.73%0.45%3.73%1.30%-4.07%-1.89%-0.31%-1.10%
2022-4.87%3.08%9.78%1.62%4.39%-10.72%8.77%-0.92%-13.43%7.71%-2.57%-5.25%
2021-2.59%12.81%8.93%-0.50%4.01%0.23%-2.19%-0.12%1.10%9.06%0.05%8.87%
2020-7.32%-15.29%0.70%13.73%2.24%-1.34%-2.71%12.08%-10.65%-1.36%1.78%-0.94%
201912.60%5.04%1.33%-3.00%-10.10%-1.22%-9.72%-1.74%0.75%-3.60%-0.62%3.24%
2018-2.79%-11.46%3.83%2.61%0.42%1.72%3.25%0.77%-3.35%-1.10%-5.66%
2017-1.51%7.07%-0.93%-7.10%2.53%-2.02%5.49%-2.28%-2.98%2.58%0.96%-6.77%
201611.80%-0.52%3.80%-1.15%1.24%-4.89%-3.11%7.41%0.53%

Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.

Sharpe ratio

-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00NFG: 0.91SPY: 0.92

Sortino ratio

-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00NFG: 1.31SPY: 1.40

Omega ratio

0.501.001.502.00NFG: 1.17SPY: 1.22

Calmar ratio

0.002.004.006.00NFG: 1.05SPY: 1.20

Martin ratio

0.001.003.00NFG: 0.15SPY: 0.42

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of NFG compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Volatility Chart

The current National Fuel Gas Co. volatility is 1.34%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.

Income Statement

The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.

202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)8.72B8.32B8.28B7.90B7.46B6.96B6.46B6.04B6.10B5.64B6.70B6.74B6.22B5.94B5.28B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)3.09B-15.48M2.96B2.08B1.79B1.97B2.14B1.94B1.70B1.53B2.03B2.41B2.19B1.96B1.89B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)-2.86B-------------
Equity (USD)3.09B2.85B2.96B2.08B1.79B1.97B2.14B1.94B1.70B1.53B2.03B2.41B2.19B1.96B1.89B
Commitments and Contingencies (USD)---------------
Other Non-current Liabilities (USD)----------47.55M540.34M423.45M692.57M916.24M
Long-term Debt (USD)2.68B2.69B2.38B2.63B2.63B2.63B2.13B--2.10B2.10B1.65B1.65B1.40B1.05B
Noncurrent Liabilities (USD)2.32B2.19B2.13B1.79B1.81B1.90B1.77B1.53B1.67B1.72B2.15B2.19B2.07B2.09B1.97B
Other Current Liabilities (USD)741.72M930.82M654.12M1.76B1.06B325.45M289.70M280.03M519.60M195.68M265.75M353.90M196.89M646.49M401.91M
Accounts Payable (USD)184.05M165.07M152.19M178.95M171.66M134.13M132.21M160.03M126.44M108.06M180.39M136.67M105.28M87.99M126.71M
Current Liabilities (USD)925.76M1.10B806.31M1.94B1.24B459.57M421.91M440.06M646.04M303.74M446.14M490.58M302.17M734.48M528.62M
Liabilities (USD)5.62B5.47B5.32B5.82B5.68B4.99B4.32B4.10B4.40B4.11B4.68B4.33B4.02B3.98B3.39B
Other Non-current Assets (USD)595.74M624.65M565.97M568.65M558.09M652.67M---------
Fixed Assets (USD)7.71B7.34B7.30B6.57B6.38B6.00B5.51B4.98B4.67B4.45B5.33B5.74B5.15B4.74B4.00B
Noncurrent Assets (USD)8.31B7.96B7.87B7.14B6.94B6.65B590.02M514.75M610.97M768.87M857.24M619.17M617.94M839.76M898.91M
Other Current Assets (USD)------222.67M403.09M705.90M149.86M294.40M190.71M250.64M165.26M173.00M
Accounts Receivable (USD)------139.96M141.50M112.38M133.20M105.00M149.74M133.18M115.82M131.89M
Cash (USD)---------129.97M113.60M36.89M64.86M74.49M80.43M
Current Assets (USD)410.73M355.92M414.43M761.13M522.45M314.20M362.62M544.59M818.28M413.03M513.00M377.33M448.68M355.58M385.31M
Assets (USD)8.72B8.32B8.28B7.90B7.46B6.96B6.46B6.04B6.10B5.64B6.70B6.74B6.22B5.94B5.28B

News and Insights

National Fuel Declares Quarterly Dividend and Reports Preliminary Voting Results from the Annual Meeting of Stockholders

National Fuel Gas Company's Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of 53.5 cents per share, payable April 15, 2026. At its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the company announced that all three management proposals were approved, including the election of 11 directors for one-year terms, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor.

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Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

The article recommends three energy dividend stocks for passive income: ExxonMobil (43 consecutive years of dividend growth), Enbridge (31 consecutive years with a fee-based model less affected by commodity prices), and National Fuel Gas (55 consecutive years of dividend growth, achieving Dividend King status). These companies offer stable cash flows and inflation protection through their diversified energy portfolios.

The Motley Fool faviconThe Motley FoolCourtney Carlsen
What a $3 Million Add to National Fuel Gas Stock Signals to Long-Term Investors

GAMCO Investors added 37,056 shares of National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) in Q4 2025, valued at approximately $3.05 million, bringing their total position to $115.73 million. Despite the position value declining $14.37 million quarter-over-quarter, the purchase signals conviction in the company. National Fuel Gas demonstrated strong operational performance with adjusted earnings up 24% year-over-year and production rising 12%, supported by its vertically integrated business model spanning exploration, production, transportation, and regulated utility services.

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National Fuel Expands In Ohio With $2.6 Billion CenterPoint Energy Deal

National Fuel Gas Company is acquiring CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas local distribution company for $2.62 billion, expanding its utility operations to serve approximately 1.1 million customers across three states.

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National Fuel to Acquire CenterPoint's Ohio Natural Gas Utility Business

National Fuel Gas Company has agreed to acquire CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas utility business for $2.62 billion, which will double its gas utility rate base and expand operations into Ohio, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2026.

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Energy Crunch Ahead: 3 Natural Gas Stocks Set to Gain

The article highlights three natural gas stocks poised for growth, driven by rising electricity demand, grid upgrades, and global clean energy transitions. These companies represent different segments of the natural gas value chain and offer potential investment opportunities.

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National Fuel Releases its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report

National Fuel Gas Company released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting significant emissions reductions, methane intensity target progress, operational reliability, and community engagement.

GlobeNewswire Inc. faviconGlobeNewswire Inc.David P. Bauer
National Fuel Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call

National Fuel Gas Company will release its third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on July 30, 2025, followed by a conference call on July 31, 2025, featuring executive remarks and a Q&A session.

GlobeNewswire Inc. faviconGlobeNewswire Inc.Natalie Fischer
National Fuel Declares Quarterly Dividend

National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 51.5 cents per share, payable on January 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2024.

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National Fuel Declares Quarterly Dividend

National Fuel Gas Company has approved a regular quarterly dividend of 51.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable on October 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2024.

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