Northwest Natural Shares Rise After Q3 Beat, Raised 2026 EPS Outlook

10:31 AM EST, 11/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Northwest Natural (NWN) shares were rising 5% in early Thursday trading after its Q3 adjusted loss and operating revenue were better than expected, and it also raised its 2026 EPS guidance. The company reported a Q3 adjusted loss of $0.71 per diluted share, narrower than a loss of $0.73 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a loss of $0.88. Operating revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 was $178 million, up from $164.7 million a year earlier. Analysts expected $176.4 million. The company raised its 2026 EPS guidance range to $3.10 to $3.20, compared with prior guidance of expecting upper half of $2.95 to $3.15 range. Analysts expect $3.08. Price: 53.79, Change: +2.48, Percent Change: +4.83