While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Friday, Northwest Natural Holding Co. (NWN) initiated earnings guidance for the full-year 2026 in a range of $2.95 to $3.15 per share.The company also reaffirmed its long-term earnings per share growth rate target of 6 to 8 percent and potential to increase to 5 to 7 percent with MX3 project.Further, NW Natural expects planned capital expenditures for 2026 to be in the range of $500 million to $550 million and for the five-year period from 2026 to ...

Key Takeaways WTRG reports Q4 EPS of 47 cents, beating estimates, as revenues jump 15.7% year over year. Essential Utilities' water and gas segments post 8% and 23% revenue gains on higher rates and volumes. WTRG advances its merger with American Water Works; shareholders approve deal set to close by Q1'27. Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) reported fourth-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 47 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents by 30.56%. The bottom line decreased 29.85 ...

of 2024, the Company completed the sale of its interest in three non-utility local microgrid and distributed energy projects and recognized a gain of $91,236, net of transaction expenses. In October 2023, the Company completed the sale of its regulated natural gas utility assets in West Virginia. In 2024, the Company received additional proceeds from this sale of regulated natural gas utility assets in West Virginia and post-transaction activities.(2) Estimated impact to Peoples Natural Gas (PNG) operating ...

ONE Gas to Participate in UBS, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies Conferences [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationTULSA, Okla., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) today announced that it will participate in several upcoming investor conferences. The company will attend the UBS Midwest Utilities Conference on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, followed by the Morgan Stanley Energy and Power Conference on Monday, March 2, 2026, and the Jefferies Power, Energy, Clean Energy ...

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Core Viewpoint - ONE Gas, Inc. has announced the date for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held virtually on May 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time [1] Company Information - ONE Gas, Inc. is a 100-percent regulated natural gas utility and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OGS" [1] - The company is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States [1] - Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONE Gas serves over 2.3 million customers across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas [1] Divisions - The company operates through three divisions: - Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas - Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in Oklahoma - Texas Gas Service, the third largest in Texas by customer count [1] Meeting Details - The record date for determining shareholders entitled to receive notice and vote at the meeting is set for March 23, 2026 [1] - The meeting will be accessible via audio webcast on the ONE Gas website [1]

Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2026 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this presentation is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, financial objectives, earnings guidance, projected capital expenditures, planned financing activities, and other financial and operational projections. Southern Company and its s ...

Fourth Quarter and FY 2025 Investor Update CenterPoint Energy | 1 Cautionary Statement and Other Disclosures This presentation and the oral statements made in connection herewith contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this presentation and the oral statements made in connection herewith are forward-looking statements made in ...

Company Overview - Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is based in Dallas, Texas, and specializes in the distribution of natural gas, with a market capitalization of $29.8 billion. The company provides natural gas marketing and procurement services to large customers and manages storage and pipeline assets [1]. Stock Performance - ATO shares have outperformed the broader market over the past year, gaining 20.3%, while the S&P 500 Index has increased by 12.3%. Year-to-date in 2026, ATO stock is up 6.3%, surpassing the S&P 500's marginal rise [2]. - Compared to the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), which has gained about 14.3% over the past year, ATO's performance is notable, although the ETF's year-to-date returns of 6.8% have outperformed ATO's gains in the same timeframe [3]. Financial Results - On February 3, ATO reported its Q1 results, with an EPS of $2.44, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $2.41. However, the company's revenue was $1.3 billion, falling short of forecasts of $1.4 billion. ATO expects full-year EPS to be between $8.15 and $8.35 [5]. - For the current fiscal year ending in September, analysts expect ATO's EPS to grow by 9.9% to $8.20 on a diluted basis. The company's earnings surprise history is mixed, having beaten consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters [6]. Analyst Ratings - Among the 14 analysts covering ATO stock, the consensus rating is a "Hold," which includes two "Strong Buy" ratings and twelve "Holds" [7]. - The sentiment has become less bullish compared to three months ago, with one analyst suggesting a "Moderate Buy." Bank of America has maintained a "Neutral" rating on ATO and lowered the price target to $177. Currently, ATO trades above its mean price target of $177.73, with a Street-high price target of $193 indicating an upside potential of 8.4% [9].

Core Insights - Utility bills for gas and electricity remain high for many Americans despite a cooling inflation rate, indicating persistent financial pressure on consumers [1] Group 1: Inflation and Utility Costs - January's consumer-price inflation report showed an overall increase in the cost of living easing to 2.4% year-over-year, marking a five-year low [1] - In contrast, the cost of electricity increased by 6.3% year-over-year, while natural gas prices rose nearly 10% [1] Group 2: Future Rate Increases - Experts indicate that billions of dollars in rate increases scheduled for 2025 have not yet impacted consumers' utility bills, suggesting potential future financial strain [1]