Northwest Natural (NWN) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $48.99, +1.32% vs the prior close of $48.35.
- Volume 368.25K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
NWN rises 1.3% to $48.99, a 1-month high. Closed at $48.99, +1.32% vs the prior close of $48.35. Day range $48.48–$49.27, opened at $48.79.
NWN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — NWN rises 1.3% to $48.99, a 1-month high
- Closed at $48.99, +1.32% vs the prior close of $48.35. Day range $48.48–$49.27, opened at $48.79.
- Volume was 368.25K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 249.68K.
- Price is +0.3% vs its 50-day average ($48.85) and -2.0% vs its 200-day average ($49.98).
- 52-week range $44.45–$55.99; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 12.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — NWN dips 1.2% to $48.35
- Closed at $48.35, -1.21% vs the prior close of $48.94. Day range $48.27–$49.75, opened at $49.64.
- Volume was 347.10K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 247.50K.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($48.89) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($49.97).
- 52-week range $44.18–$55.99; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — NWN rises 0.4% to $48.94, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $48.94, +0.41% vs the prior close of $48.74. Day range $48.31–$49.02, opened at $48.60.
- Volume was 228.60K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 247.86K.
- Price is +0.1% vs its 50-day average ($48.91) and -2.0% vs its 200-day average ($49.96).
- 52-week range $43.84–$55.99; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — NWN rises 0.6% to $48.74, a 1-month high
- Closed at $48.74, +0.58% vs the prior close of $48.46. Day range $48.16–$49.19, opened at $48.89.
- Volume was 241.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 247.95K.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($48.90) and -2.4% vs its 200-day average ($49.95).
- 52-week range $43.78–$55.99; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 12.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — NWN rises 1.5% to $48.46
- Closed at $48.46, +1.53% vs the prior close of $47.73. Day range $47.69–$48.58, opened at $47.75.
- Volume was 219.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 248.97K.
- Price is -0.9% vs its 50-day average ($48.91) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($49.94).
- 52-week range $43.78–$55.99; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 13.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — NWN ends flat (-0.1%) to $47.73
- Closed at $47.73, -0.15% vs the prior close of $47.80. Day range $47.61–$48.14, opened at $47.91.
- Volume was 192.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 248.50K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($48.92) and -4.4% vs its 200-day average ($49.94).
- 52-week range $43.64–$55.99; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 14.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — NWN ends flat (+0.0%) to $47.80, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $47.80, +0.04% vs the prior close of $47.78. Day range $47.30–$48.00, opened at $47.95.
- Volume was 327.60K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 247.85K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($48.96) and -4.3% vs its 200-day average ($49.93).
- 52-week range $43.64–$55.99; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — NWN rises 0.7% to $47.78
- Closed at $47.78, +0.67% vs the prior close of $47.46. Day range $47.24–$47.88, opened at $47.24.
- Volume was 241.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 247.23K.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($49.03) and -4.3% vs its 200-day average ($49.93).
- 52-week range $43.64–$55.99; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 14.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — NWN rises 0.6% to $47.46
- Closed at $47.46, +0.57% vs the prior close of $47.19. Day range $47.09–$47.70, opened at $47.70.
- Volume was 176.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 246.33K.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($49.11) and -4.9% vs its 200-day average ($49.92).
- 52-week range $43.64–$55.99; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 15.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — NWN dips 0.4% to $47.19
- Closed at $47.19, -0.40% vs the prior close of $47.38. Day range $46.81–$47.41, opened at $47.41.
- Volume was 293.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 243.23K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($49.19) and -5.5% vs its 200-day average ($49.92).
- 52-week range $43.64–$55.99; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 15.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — NWN rises 1.5% to $47.38
- Closed at $47.38, +1.54% vs the prior close of $46.66. Day range $46.88–$47.65, opened at $47.01.
- Volume was 237.40K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 244.52K.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($49.28) and -5.1% vs its 200-day average ($49.92).
- 52-week range $43.64–$55.99; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
NWN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about NWN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Patterson Kyra had withheld for taxes 244 shares at $46.67 (≈$11.39K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 2,219
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Anderson David Hugo sold 1,500 shares at $48.03 (≈$72.04K) on Sep 18, 2026; now holds 49,259
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Anderson David Hugo sold 1,500 shares at $50.86 (≈$76.29K) on Aug 18, 2026
- Anderson David Hugo sold 1,500 shares at $50.86 (≈$76.29K) on Aug 18, 2026
- Anderson David Hugo sold 1,500 shares at $50.86 (≈$76.29K) on Aug 18, 2026
- Anderson David Hugo sold 1,500 shares at $50.86 (≈$76.29K) on Aug 18, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $243.55M (prior year $236.19M) (+3.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $600.00K (prior year -$2.50M) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.01 (prior year -$0.06) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 31, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade NWN
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Feb 27, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.66% (largest 1.5%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 258.92K shares (≈$12.68M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $48.99 vs a range of $44.45–$55.99 (39% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 31, 2026 ($0.493/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 8 open-market buys, 17 sales; latest: David Hugo Anderson sold 1,500 shares on Sep 18, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 23, 2026; 8-K Sep 3, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 42.09M shares outstanding (Jul 28, 2026), +2.8% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Natural Gas Distribution.
NWN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 48.79 | 49.27 | 48.48 | 48.99 | 368.25K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 49.64 | 49.75 | 48.27 | 48.35 | 347.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 48.60 | 49.02 | 48.31 | 48.94 | 228.60K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 48.89 | 49.19 | 48.16 | 48.74 | 241.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 47.75 | 48.58 | 47.69 | 48.46 | 219.50K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 47.91 | 48.14 | 47.61 | 47.73 | 192.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 47.95 | 48.00 | 47.30 | 47.80 | 327.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 47.24 | 47.88 | 47.24 | 47.78 | 241.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 47.70 | 47.70 | 47.09 | 47.46 | 176.10K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 47.41 | 47.41 | 46.81 | 47.19 | 293.00K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 47.01 | 47.65 | 46.88 | 47.38 | 237.40K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 46.46 | 46.75 | 45.75 | 46.66 | 264.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 47.21 | 47.26 | 46.65 | 46.67 | 259.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 46.44 | 47.12 | 46.44 | 47.02 | 211.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 47.22 | 47.25 | 46.37 | 46.80 | 228.70K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 47.00 | 47.21 | 46.44 | 47.04 | 272.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 47.45 | 47.50 | 46.78 | 46.97 | 265.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 47.58 | 47.71 | 46.86 | 47.23 | 289.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 48.08 | 48.40 | 47.75 | 47.78 | 249.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 48.40 | 48.66 | 47.96 | 48.07 | 263.40K |
About Northwest Natural
Northwest Natural (NWN) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Natural Gas Distribution”. Its business address is in PORTLAND, OR. State of incorporation: OR. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1733998.
NWN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| David Hugo Anderson | Director | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Peter J Bragdon | Director | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Karen Lee | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Mary E Ludford | Director | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Sandra Mcdonough | Director | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Justin Palfreyman | President & CEO | May 7, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Megan H Berge | SVP, GC, CCO & Corp. Sec. | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Brian Fellon | VP, CIO & CISO | May 29, 2026 |
| Joseph S Karney | VP, Eng. & Utility Operations | May 29, 2026 |
| Raymond J Iii Kaszuba | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Zachary D Kravitz | VP, Regulatory Affairs and | May 29, 2026 |
| Justin Palfreyman | President & CEO | May 7, 2026 |
| Kyra Patterson | VP and Chief People Officer | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Kimberly Heiting Rush | President | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Melinda B. Rogers | VP, Chief HR and | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Mardilyn Saathoff | Chief Legal Officer & SVP, Reg | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Brody J Wilson | VP, Treas, Controller & CAO | Sep 3, 2026 |
| David A. Weber | VP, Gas Supply | May 29, 2026 |
| Kathryn M Williams | VP, Chief PA & Sustainability | May 29, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $48.03 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $48.03 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $48.03 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $48.03 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $50.86 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $50.86 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $50.86 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $50.86 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $51.18 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $51.18 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $51.18 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $51.18 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $50.90 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $50.90 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | David Hugo Anderson | Sale | 1,500 | $50.90 |
NWN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.29B | $113.32M | 2.77 | $269.12M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.15B | $78.87M | 2.03 | $200.28M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.20B | $93.87M | 2.59 | $279.95M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.04B | $86.30M | 2.54 | $147.67M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $860.40M | $78.67M | 2.56 | $160.35M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $6.44B, total liabilities $—, cash $24.23M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
NWN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $49.34 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $48.66 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $53.04 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.04 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.48 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $43.63 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.88 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $41.63 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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