Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) is included among the 10 High Yield Utility Stocks to Buy in 2026.
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) operates natural gas distribution utilities serving the Pacific Northwest and Texas, as well as water and wastewater utilities serving customers across six states.
On January 16, Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share to all shareholders as of the January 30 record date, payable on February 13, 2026. The company is known for its strong commitment to shareholders, having increased its payouts for 70 consecutive years. This positions Northwestern Natural as one of only three NYSE companies with such a record. As of the writing of this piece, NWN boasts a strong annual dividend yield of 4.20%.
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) is set to announce its Q4 and full-year 2025 report on February 27. The company is expecting its FY 2025 adjusted earnings to be above the midpoint of its adjusted earnings range of $2.75 per share to $2.95 per share. Moreover, NWN reaffirmed its long-term EPS growth of 4% to 6% compounded annually from the midpoint of the 2025 adjusted EPS guidance range.
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