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 three reportable business segments, which are NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water. The company generates maximum revenue from NWN Gas Utility segment. It also generates 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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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Northwest Natural Holding Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) has returned 17.07% so far this year and 35.70% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NWN has achieved an annualized return of 0.13%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.28% | 13.65% | 0.42% | 3.84% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.05% | 3.55% | 4.45% | 0.82% | -4.72% | -2.55% | 0.30% | 3.33% | 8.61% | 1.58% | 9.54% | -4.88% |
| 2024 | -5.27% | -0.70% | 1.17% | 2.50% | -2.50% | -3.71% | 10.78% | 0.15% | 2.05% | -4.73% | 12.13% | -9.56% |
| 2023 | 4.96% | -3.26% | -0.92% | -1.14% | -9.28% | 0.65% | -0.30% | -8.54% | -3.39% | -3.57% | -0.30% | 6.77% |
| 2022 | -3.19% | 10.21% | 0.02% | -7.27% | 13.10% | -2.37% | 0.81% | -10.84% | -8.67% | 9.42% | 4.37% | -6.02% |
| 2021 | 1.04% | 2.13% | 10.64% | -2.22% | -0.21% | -0.80% | -1.94% | -10.89% | -2.82% | -4.39% | 11.65% | |
| 2020 | -0.66% | -10.46% | -6.24% | 10.25% | 0.74% | -13.32% | -4.29% | -4.68% | -11.00% | -1.55% | 6.39% | -5.18% |
| 2019 | 4.35% | 3.11% | 0.91% | 2.17% | 3.19% | 0.74% | 2.87% | -0.03% | 0.20% | -2.19% | -1.15% | 7.54% |
| 2018 | -3.21% | -8.51% | 9.81% | 6.15% | -2.29% | 6.69% | 2.20% | 3.16% | -3.51% | 2.49% | -8.85% | |
| 2017 | -1.92% | 2.39% | -1.01% | 1.02% | 2.51% | -2.05% | 5.25% | 4.66% | -2.94% | 2.95% | 3.91% | -13.99% |
| 2016 | -4.20% | 6.44% | 17.58% | -0.09% | -7.55% | 1.20% | -1.92% | -2.05% | 4.73% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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 NWN compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Northwest Natural Holding Company volatility is 1.07%, 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.
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.
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.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 6.17B | 5.23B | 4.87B | 4.75B | 4.06B | 3.76B | 3.43B | 3.24B | 3.04B | 3.08B | 3.08B | 3.06B | 2.97B | 2.82B | 2.75B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.48B | 1.39B | 1.28B | 1.18B | 935.15M | 888.73M | 866.00M | 762.63M | 742.78M | 850.50M | 780.97M | 767.32M | 751.87M | 733.03M | 714.49M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 1.48B | 1.39B | 1.28B | 1.18B | 935.15M | 888.73M | 866.00M | 762.63M | 742.78M | 850.50M | 780.97M | 767.32M | 751.87M | 733.03M | 714.49M |
| Commitments and Contingencies (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 1.42B | 1.49B | 1.31B | 1.34B | 1.36B | 1.29B | 1.20B | - | 1.14B | 1.24B | 1.22B | 1.17B | 1.04B | 1.03B | 935.92M |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 2.43B | 1.71B | 1.58B | 1.34B | 1.04B | 955.40M | 881.10M | - | 779.89M | 719.32M | 601.70M | 661.70M | 741.70M | 691.70M | 681.70M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 3.86B | 3.20B | 2.89B | 2.67B | 2.40B | 2.24B | 2.08B | 1.97B | 1.92B | 1.95B | 1.82B | 1.83B | 1.79B | 1.72B | 1.62B |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 660.88M | 515.75M | 551.52M | 718.07M | 591.28M | 529.12M | 368.80M | 393.21M | 269.54M | 188.85M | 404.50M | 378.04M | 336.67M | 282.82M | 328.16M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 175.57M | 133.27M | 145.36M | 180.67M | 133.49M | 97.97M | 113.37M | 115.88M | 112.31M | 85.66M | 73.22M | 91.37M | 96.13M | 85.61M | 86.30M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 836.45M | 649.02M | 696.88M | 898.73M | 724.77M | 627.08M | 482.17M | 509.08M | 381.85M | 274.52M | 477.71M | 469.41M | 432.79M | 368.44M | 414.46M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 4.69B | 3.85B | 3.58B | 3.57B | 3.13B | 2.87B | 2.56B | 2.48B | 2.30B | 2.23B | 2.30B | 2.30B | 2.22B | 2.09B | 2.03B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 1.21B | 1.00B | 907.60M | 889.71M | 755.96M | 778.36M | 695.86M | 525.37M | 514.84M | 530.85M | 561.97M | 580.79M | 577.59M | 561.44M | 504.01M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 4.35B | 3.67B | 3.36B | 3.11B | 2.87B | 2.65B | 2.44B | 2.42B | 2.25B | 2.26B | 2.18B | 2.12B | 2.06B | 1.97B | 1.89B |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 5.56B | 4.68B | 4.27B | 4.00B | 3.63B | 3.43B | 3.13B | 2.95B | 2.77B | 2.79B | 2.74B | 2.70B | 2.64B | 2.54B | 2.40B |
| Current Assets (USD) | 602.93M | 557.77M | 601.44M | 744.21M | 437.28M | 323.25M | 293.69M | 295.92M | 269.94M | 288.05M | 332.06M | 362.56M | 330.45M | 283.70M | 348.69M |
| Assets (USD) | 6.17B | 5.23B | 4.87B | 4.75B | 4.06B | 3.76B | 3.43B | 3.24B | 3.04B | 3.08B | 3.08B | 3.06B | 2.97B | 2.82B | 2.75B |
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Northwest Natural reported Q2 2025 earnings with revenue of $236.2 million, up 11.6% year-over-year. The company saw positive results from utility acquisitions and rate case settlements, though increased expenses partially offset gains.
Northwest Natural Holding Company reported its Q4 2024 earnings, highlighting strong performance in its natural gas distribution, water, and renewable natural gas businesses. The company initiated 2025 adjusted earnings guidance and outlined plans for continued growth and investment across its diversified portfolio.
NW Natural Holdings Company reported its Q3 2024 earnings, with the company's gas and water utility businesses performing well. The company received constructive orders in its recent rate cases, though it was disappointed with a disallowance related to line extension allowances. The company remains focused on executing its capital investment plan and growth opportunities.
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NWN earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.
Northwest Natural (NWN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -7.14% and 1.09%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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