NW Natural Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Raises 2026 EPS Guidance

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings or the Company) reported financial results and highlights including:

Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2026 Highlights

• Reported net loss per share of $0.71 for the third quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss per share of $0.73 for the same period in 2025

• Reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.62 for the first nine months of 2026, compared to EPS of $1.36 and adjusted EPS¹ of $1.52 for the same period in 2025

• Constructive regulatory outcomes for NW Natural in Washington and Oregon and reached settlement in SiEnergy rate case in Texas

• Added 17,000 gas and water utility connections over the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2026 for a growth rate of 1.8%

• Invested $373 million in the first nine months of 2026 in our gas and water systems to support growth and reliability

• Announced a dividend increase for the 71st consecutive year, our largest increase since 2012

2026 EPS Guidance Raised and Long-term Growth Targets Reaffirmed

• Raised 2026 EPS guidance range to $3.10 – $3.20 (previously the upper half of the guidance range of $2.95 – $3.15)

• Reaffirmed rate base growth expectation of 6% – 8% through 2030 driven by planned capital expenditures of $2.6 – $2.9 billion from 2026 – 2030

• Reaffirmed long-term EPS growth rate target of 4% – 6%² and potential to increase to 5% – 7%² with MX3 gas storage project

“We are delivering another strong year, and I am encouraged by the progress we are making across the Company,” said Justin Palfreyman, president and chief executive officer. “Our performance reflects disciplined cost management, constructive regulatory outcomes, and continued customer growth. Based on our results through the first nine months of 2026 and the momentum we see across the business, we are raising our earnings guidance and have declared the largest dividend increase since 2012. These actions underscore our confidence in both our near-term outlook and our ability to drive long-term value. As we head into the heating season, we remain focused on safe and reliable operations, cost discipline, and customer affordability.”

THIRD QUARTER AND YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

NW Natural Holdings’ third quarter and year-to-date results are summarized below:

KEY EVENTS

Washington Commission Approved New Rates for NW Natural

On July 29, 2026, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) issued an order approving the multi-party settlement in Northwest Natural Gas Company’s (NW Natural) multi-year general rate case. The order increases the annual revenue requirement over three years, consisting of a $20.1 million revenue increase in the first year beginning Aug. 1, 2026, a $7.5 million revenue increase in the second year, and a $7.4 million revenue increase in the third year. The order included a capital structure of 50% common equity and 50% long-term debt, a return on equity of 9.5%, and an overall cost of capital of 7.15% beginning in the first year and growing to 7.22% in the third year. Rate base is $328 million in the first year, or an increase of $81 million since the last rate case. New rates were effective Aug. 1, 2026.

Oregon Commission Approved Alternative Rate Mechanism for NW Natural

On Oct. 13, 2026, the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (OPUC) issued an order approving the multi-party settlement in NW Natural’s alternative rate mechanism (ARM) docket. The order provides an increase to the annual revenue requirement of $13.0 million, compared to the original request of $15.6 million. The ARM covers certain capital expenditures including safety investments and information technology projects over $1 million. New rates took effect on Oct. 31, 2026.

Reached Settlement with Key Parties in SiEnergy’s General Rate Case

On Sept. 22, 2026, SiEnergy filed a settlement with the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) that resolves all items in the general rate case. The settlement provides an $8.6 million revenue requirement increase (compared to the requested $12.0 million), a return on equity of 9.8%, an overall cost of capital of 8.0%, and a 59.75% equity layer. The filing includes rate base of $343 million, a $177 million increase since the last rate case.

The settlement establishes the factors necessary for SiEnergy’s future participation in the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP), which enables interim rate adjustments based upon the change in net plant investments during the prior year. It also permits the consolidation of SiEnergy Gas, LLC and its gas distribution affiliates. If approved, new rates are expected to be effective in November 2026.

2026 GUIDANCE AND LONG-TERM TARGETS

We are raising our 2026 EPS guidance range reflecting strong year-to-date performance, constructive regulatory outcomes, and confidence in fourth-quarter execution. We are also reaffirming our long-term targets. This guidance assumes continued customer growth, average weather conditions, and no significant changes in prevailing regulatory policies, mechanisms, or assumed outcomes, or significant local, state or federal laws, legislation or regulations. Required funds for the capital expenditures are expected to be internally generated or financed with long-term debt or equity, as appropriate.

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

NW Natural Holdings’ third quarter results are summarized by business segment in the table below. Previously, the NWN Gas Utility segment excluded certain gas storage and business activities for NW Natural, which were included in the Other segment. As of the first quarter of 2026, these activities are included along with the NWN Gas Utility activities and presented as the NW Natural segment. NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural historical segment reporting has been recast to reflect their current organizational structure.

NW Natural net loss was relatively unchanged compared to the same period in 2025. Higher margin from new rates in Oregon (effective Oct. 31, 2025) and new rates in Washington (effective Aug. 1, 2026), and lower operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses were offset by continued investment in the system resulting in higher depreciation expense and financing costs.

SiEnergy net income decreased $0.3 million (or $0.01 per share), as customer growth and the benefit of deferring depreciation and interest costs on investments allowed by Texas House Bill 4384 were more than offset by higher O&M expenses.

NWN Water net income decreased $0.9 million (or $0.02 per share) as higher operating revenues driven by rate increases and customer growth were more than offset by higher depreciation and general taxes due to continued investment in the system.

Other net loss decreased $1.3 million (or $0.04 per share) primarily due to lower O&M expenses at NW Natural Holdings.

YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

NW Natural Holdings’ year-to-date results are summarized by business segment in the table below:

NW Natural net income increased $1.6 million (or decreased $0.02 per share) as higher margin from new rates in Oregon and Washington were partially offset by continued investment in the system resulting in higher depreciation expense, financing costs, and O&M expenses.

SiEnergy net income increased $4.4 million (or $0.10 per share) due to customer growth and the benefit of deferring depreciation and interest costs on investments allowed by Texas House Bill 4384. Additionally, the first nine months of 2026 reflected a full period of net income for both SiEnergy (acquired on Jan. 7, 2025) and Pines (acquired on June 2, 2025), which had a positive effect on year-over-year results.

NWN Water net income decreased $1.7 million (or $0.04 per share) reflecting rate increases and customer growth more than offset by higher O&M expenses and depreciation expense due to growth and investment in the system.

Other net loss from the Company’s other business activities decreased $8.5 million (or $0.22 per share), primarily due to lower acquisition and business development expenses compared to the prior year. On an adjusted basis, which excludes transaction and business development costs incurred in 2025, net loss decreased $1.8 million (or $0.06 per share), primarily due to lower O&M expenses.

DIVIDEND DECLARED

The board of directors of NW Natural Holdings declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on Nov. 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on Oct. 30, 2026. The Company’s current indicated annual dividend rate is $2.00 per share. This marks the Company’s 71st consecutive year of increasing shareholder dividends and the largest declared increase since 2012.

Future dividends are subject to the discretion and approval of the board of directors.

CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

As previously announced, NW Natural Holdings will host a conference call and webcast today to discuss its third quarter 2026 financial and operating results.

The call will also be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and general public and can be accessed at ir.nwnaturalholdings.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on our website as well.

ABOUT NW NATURAL HOLDINGS

NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has operated for more than 167 years. It owns Northwest Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), the Company’s long-standing natural gas utility serving the Pacific Northwest; SiEnergy Operating, LLC (SiEnergy), a fast-growing natural gas utility serving key Texas markets; NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), an expanding water and wastewater utility; and additional business interests. Together, NW Natural Holdings provides essential energy and water services to nearly one million customers across seven states. The Company has a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and supporting its employees and communities, and consistently leads the industry in J.D. Power customer satisfaction. Additional information is available at nwnaturalholdings.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release, and other presentations made by NW Natural Holdings from time to time, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “assumes,” “continues,” “could,” “should,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the following: plans, objectives, assumptions, estimates, expectations, forecasts, outlooks, timing, goals, strategies, commitments, future events, financial positions, financial performance, operating performance, investments, valuations, timing and amount of capital expenditures, targeted capital structure, risks, risk profile, stability, acquisitions and timing, approval, completion and integration thereof, the likelihood and success associated with any transaction, strategic fit, utility system, technology and infrastructure investments, expected timing of notice to proceed, the initiation of construction, expected in-service date and capital expenditure requirements for MX3, system modernization, reliability and resiliency, global, national and local economies, economic and GDP growth, customer and business growth, continued expansion of service territories, rate base growth, customer backlog, growth opportunities, customer satisfaction ratings, weather, performance and service during weather events, customer rates or rate recovery and the timing and magnitude of potential rate changes and the potential outcome of rate cases, environmental remediation cost recoveries, environmental initiatives, decarbonization and the role of natural gas and the gas delivery system, including decarbonization goals and timelines, energy efficiency measures, use of renewable sources, renewable natural gas purchases, projects, investments and other renewable initiatives, and timing, magnitude and completion thereof, unregulated renewable natural gas strategy and initiatives, hydrogen projects or investments and timing, magnitude, approvals and completion thereof, procurement of renewable natural gas or hydrogen for customers, technology and policy innovations, strategic goals and visions, water, wastewater and water services acquisitions, personnel additions, partnerships, investment strategy, regulatory strategy, and financial effects of water, wastewater and water services acquisitions, expected growth and safety benefits of facility upgrade investments, operating plans of third parties, financial targets, financial results, including estimated income, availability and sources of liquidity, capital markets, financing transactions, expenses, positions, revenues, returns, cost of capital, timing, and earnings, earnings guidance and estimated future growth rates, credit ratings, debt and equity issuances and timing, future dividends, dividend growth, commodity costs and sourcing, asset management activities, regulatory environment, performance, timing, outcome, or effects of regulatory proceedings or mechanisms or approvals, rate case execution, regulatory prudence reviews, anticipated regulatory actions or filings, accounting treatment of future events, economic and political conditions, effects of legislation or changes in laws or regulations, impact of the current U.S. presidential administration and Congress, inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s business, the economy, geopolitical factors, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. You are therefore cautioned against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future operational, economic or financial performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are discussed by reference to the factors described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors”, and Part II, Item 7 and Item 7A “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk” in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part I, Items 2 and 3 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”, and Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, in the quarterly reports filed thereafter, which, among others, outline legal, regulatory and legislative risks, financial, macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, growth and strategic risks, operational risks, business continuity and technology risks, environmental risks and risks related to our water and renewables businesses.

All forward-looking statements made in this release and all subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral and whether made by or on behalf of NW Natural Holdings or NW Natural, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Management uses “adjusted net income”, “adjusted earnings per share,” “adjusted segment net income (loss),” “segment earnings per share” and “adjusted segment earnings per share,” each of which are non-GAAP financial measures, when evaluating NW Natural Holdings’ overall performance. Management uses non-GAAP measures in making operating decisions because we believe those measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our earning potential and performance for management by excluding certain expenses and charges that may not be indicative of our core business operating results and can affect the comparison of period-over-period results. These adjustments may include transaction and business development costs primarily consisting of professional fees including legal, accounting, financial and other professional fees incurred in connection with business combinations and business development activities. In addition to presenting the results of operations and earnings amounts in total, certain financial measures are expressed in cents per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures. All references to EPS are on the basis of diluted shares.

Such non-GAAP financial measures are used to analyze our financial performance because we believe they provide useful information to our investors and creditors in evaluating our financial condition and results of operations. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Moreover, these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all the items associated with the operations of the business as determined in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures differently than how such measures are calculated in this release, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is provided in the tables below.

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