FrançaisAre analysts right about NW Natural (NWN)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For NW Natural, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 27% were profitable, average return +8% (11 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (21% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel | 6 | 50% | +11% |
Frequently asked questions
Is NW Natural a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on NW Natural (NWN) is "Hold" (2 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 27% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is NW Natural's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $58.00 (+17% vs $49.56), ranging from $50.00 to $58.00 (3 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on NW Natural?
Over 1 year, 27% of analyst targets on NW Natural were profitable, for an average return of +8% (across 11 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the NW Natural stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $58.00 within 12 months, i.e. +17% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $58.00, the most cautious $50.00.
What is the NW Natural stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $58.00, +17%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (27%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is NW Natural overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for NW Natural is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.