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NW Natural Holdings (NYSE: NWN) projects 2026 EPS near top of range

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Northwest Natural Holding Company reported second quarter and year-to-date 2026 results showing modest profit but stronger year-to-date performance. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, net income was $0.6 million or $0.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $2.5 million or $(0.06) per share a year earlier. For the first six months, net income rose to $98.1 million or $2.33 per share from $85.4 million or $2.11 per share.

Management now expects 2026 EPS to be in the upper half of its $2.95–$3.15 guidance range and reaffirmed long-term EPS growth targets of 4%–6%, or 5%–7% including the MX3 gas storage project. The businesses added nearly 18,000 gas and water utility connections over 12 months, invested $235 million in gas and water systems in the first half, and secured a Washington rate order providing a first-year revenue increase of $20.1 million plus smaller increases in years two and three. An Oregon alternative rate mechanism settlement would add $13.0 million of annual revenue. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share, implying a current annual rate of $1.97.

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  • Year-to-date net income increased to $98.1 million and EPS to $2.33, up from $85.4 million and $2.11 for the first six months of 2025.
  • Management expects 2026 EPS in the upper half of its $2.95–$3.15 guidance range while reaffirming long-term EPS growth targets of 4%–6%, or 5%–7% including MX3.
  • The Washington rate case order grants a first-year revenue requirement increase of $20.1 million with additional increases of $7.5 million and $7.4 million in years two and three.
  • Planned capital expenditures of $2.6–$2.9 billion from 2026–2030 are expected to support targeted rate base growth of 6%–8% and customer growth of 2%–3% annually.

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  • None.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Net Income $600 thousand Three months ended June 30, 2026
YTD 2026 Net Income $98,089 thousand Six months ended June 30, 2026
YTD 2026 Diluted EPS $2.33 per share Six months ended June 30, 2026
2026 EPS Guidance Range $2.95–$3.15 per share Full-year 2026 earnings guidance, expecting upper half
Washington Rate Case Year-1 Increase $20.1 million Annual revenue requirement increase beginning August 1, 2026
H1 2026 Capital Expenditures $235 million Invested in gas and water systems in first six months of 2026
2026–2030 Planned Capex $2.6–$2.9 billion Planned capital expenditures over 2026–2030 period
Quarterly Dividend $0.4925 per share Dividend payable August 14, 2026; indicated annual rate $1.97
alternative rate mechanism (ARM) regulatory
"filed a multi-party settlement in the NW Natural Oregon alternative rate mechanism (ARM) docket"
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"which are non-GAAP financial measures, when evaluating NW Natural Holdings' overall performance"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
rate base regulatory
"Rate base is $328.0 million in the first year, or an increase of $80.7 million"
Rate base is the dollar value of the physical assets and capital a regulated utility uses to deliver its service — things like power plants, pipes, or equipment. Regulators use that value as the starting point to set prices the utility can charge by allowing a specific percentage return on that base, so a larger or higher-valued rate base usually means higher permitted revenues and therefore directly affects investor earnings and the company's ability to raise capital.
decoupling mechanism regulatory
"Decoupling mechanism | | (36,201) | | | (14,793)"
environmental remediation environmental
"environmental remediation cost recoveries, environmental initiatives, decarbonization and the role of natural gas"
Environmental remediation is the process of identifying, cleaning up, and managing pollution or hazardous materials at land, water, or air sites to make them safe for people and future use. For investors it matters because cleanup can create large, sometimes hidden costs or legal liabilities, but successful remediation can also unlock property value or development opportunities—think of it like investing in a renovation that removes hidden damage and makes a building saleable.
Q2 2026 net income $600 thousand vs net loss of $(2,500) thousand in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 diluted EPS $0.01 vs $(0.06) in Q2 2025
YTD 2026 net income $98,089 thousand vs $85,416 thousand in the first six months of 2025
YTD 2026 diluted EPS $2.33 vs $2.11 in the first six months of 2025
Q2 2026 operating revenues $243,552 thousand vs $236,194 thousand in Q2 2025
H1 2026 cash from operations $225,848 thousand vs $281,770 thousand in the first six months of 2025
Guidance

Management expects 2026 EPS in the upper half of the $2.95–$3.15 range and maintains 2026–2030 EPS growth targets of 4%–6%, or 5%–7% including the MX3 gas storage project.

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What were Northwest Natural Holdings (NWN) second quarter 2026 earnings?

Northwest Natural Holdings reported net income of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with a net loss of $2.5 million, or $(0.06) per share, in the same period of 2025.

How did Northwest Natural Holdings (NWN) year-to-date 2026 results compare to 2025?

For the first six months of 2026, net income was $98.1 million and EPS $2.33, up from $85.4 million and $2.11 in 2025. Adjusted year-to-date EPS was $2.33 versus $2.28 a year earlier.

What is Northwest Natural Holdings (NWN) 2026 EPS guidance?

The company guides to 2026 EPS of $2.95–$3.15 and now expects results in the upper half of that range. This outlook assumes continued customer growth, average weather, and stable regulatory policies and legislation.

What key regulatory outcomes did Northwest Natural Holdings (NWN) report in Washington and Oregon?

In Washington, regulators approved a multi-year rate case with a first-year revenue increase of $20.1 million and additional increases of $7.5 million and $7.4 million. In Oregon, a filed alternative rate mechanism settlement would raise annual revenue by $13.0 million.

How much is Northwest Natural Holdings (NWN) investing in capital expenditures?

The company invested $235 million in gas and water systems in the first half of 2026 and expects $500–$550 million of capital expenditures in 2026. For 2026–2030, planned capital spending totals $2.6–$2.9 billion.

What customer growth did Northwest Natural Holdings (NWN) report?

Over the 12 months ended June 30, 2026, the company added nearly 18,000 gas and water utility connections, representing a 1.9% growth rate. Total meters at period end were 987,115, including gas and water customers across NW Natural, SiEnergy, and NWN Water.

What dividend did Northwest Natural Holdings (NWN) declare for 2026?

The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share, payable August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 31, 2026. This corresponds to a current indicated annual dividend rate of $1.97 per share, subject to future board approval.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 5, 2026
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

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NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING COMPANYNORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Commission file number 1-38681 Commission file number 1-15973
Oregon82-4710680Oregon93-0256722
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
250 SW Taylor Street250 SW Taylor Street
 Portland,Oregon97204 Portland,Oregon97204
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(503)226-4211Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(503)226-4211

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
RegistrantTitle of each classTrading Symbol
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Northwest Natural Holding CompanyCommon StockNWNNew York Stock Exchange
Northwest Natural Gas CompanyNone
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Northwest Natural Holding CompanyEmerging growth company
Northwest Natural Gas CompanyEmerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02
Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On August 5, 2026, Northwest Natural Holding Company (NW Holdings) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of NW Holdings or Northwest Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, and other presentations made by NW 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, 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, 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 its 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 report and all subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral and whether made by or on behalf of NW 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 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.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
See Exhibit Index below.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Description
99.1
Press Release of Northwest Natural Holding Company issued August 5, 2026 (furnished and not filed).
104Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K.



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING COMPANY
(Registrant)
Dated:August 5, 2026
/s/ Raymond Kaszuba III
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY
(Registrant)
Dated:August 5, 2026
/s/ Raymond Kaszuba III
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer










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Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
Aug. 5, 2026

NW Natural Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Expects 2026 EPS in the Upper Half of Guidance Range

PORTLAND, ORE. — Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings or the Company) reported financial results and highlights including:

Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2026 Highlights
Reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01 for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss per share of $0.06 and adjusted EPS1 of $0.01 for the same period in 2025
Achieved EPS of $2.33 for the first six months of 2026, compared to EPS of $2.11 and adjusted EPS1 of $2.28 for the same period in 2025
Added nearly 18,000 gas and water utility connections over the 12 months ended June 30, 2026 for a growth rate of 1.9%
Invested $235 million in the first six months of 2026 in our gas and water systems to support greater reliability and resiliency
Received order in NW Natural's Washington general rate case providing a revenue requirement increase of $20.1 million over current rates beginning Aug. 1, 2026 with additional increases in the following two years
Filed a multi-party settlement in the NW Natural Oregon alternative rate mechanism (ARM) docket

Expect Full Year EPS to be in the Upper Half of 2026 Guidance Range with Long-term Growth Targets Reaffirmed
2026 EPS is expected to be in the upper half of the guidance range of $2.95 – $3.15
Expect rate base growth of 6% – 8% through 2030 driven by planned capital expenditures of $2.6 – $2.9 billion from 2026 – 2030
Long-term EPS growth rate target of 4% – 6%2 and potential to increase to 5% – 7%2 with MX3 gas storage project

“Our results exceeded our expectations and reflect strong execution across the business,” said Justin Palfreyman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our consistent performance and strong first-half results, combined with increased visibility into the balance of the year, support our expectation that 2026 EPS will be in the upper half of our guidance range. The strength of our strategy positions NW Natural Holdings to continue to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable service while creating long-term value for customers and shareholders.”

SECOND QUARTER AND YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
NW Natural Holdings' second quarter and year-to-date results are summarized below:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
In thousands, except per share data20262025Change20262025Change
Net income (loss)$600 ($2,500)$3,100 $98,089 $85,416 $12,673 
Earnings (loss) per share0.01 (0.06)0.07 2.33 2.11 0.22 
Adjusted net income1
600 315 285 98,089 92,118 5,971 
Adjusted EPS1
0.01 0.01 — 2.33 2.28 0.05 

1 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation to GAAP" for a definition and further information on adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. Adjusted second quarter and first half of 2025 net income and adjusted EPS exclude transaction and business development costs including the effects of the SiEnergy and Pines Gas transactions.
2 EPS growth forecasted for period 2026 – 2030 compounded annually; EPS growth rate uses adjusted 2025 EPS as base year. Long-term growth rate target with MX3 assumes in-service date prior to the end of 2029. NW Natural Holdings does not provide a reconciliation of the adjusted EPS growth rate target to the most directly comparable GAAP measures due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain significant items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could have a material impact on GAAP-reported results for the relevant period.



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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 increased 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 $328.0 million in the first year, or an increase of $80.7 million since the last rate case. New rates were effective Aug. 1, 2026.

Alternative Rate Mechanism Multi-Party Settlement Filed in Oregon
On June 29, 2026, NW Natural filed a multi-party settlement with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (OPUC) that addresses all aspects of the revenue requirement items in the alternative rate mechanism (ARM). The settlement provides an increase to the annual revenue requirement of $13.0 million, compared to the original request of $15.6 million. A Commission order is expected later this year with new rates expected to be effective on Oct. 31, 2026.

2026 GUIDANCE AND LONG-TERM TARGETS
We now expect 2026 EPS in the upper half of our guidance range and are 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.

Guidance2026
Guidance
2025
Actual
EPS$2.95 – $3.15
(Expecting upper half)
$2.931
Capital Expenditures$500 – $550 million$467 million
Long-term Targets
2026 – 20302
(Unchanged)
EPS Growth4.0% – 6.0%
EPS Growth including MX35.0% – 7.0%
Capital Expenditures$2.6 – $2.9 billion
Rate Base6.0% – 8.0%
Customer Growth2.0% – 3.0%

1 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation to GAAP" for a definition and further information on adjusted EPS. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be
considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 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.
2 EPS growth forecasted for period 2026 – 2030 compounded annually; EPS growth rate uses adjusted 2025 EPS as the base year. Long-term growth rate target with MX3 assumes in-service date prior to the end of 2029. NW Natural Holdings does not provide a reconciliation of the adjusted EPS growth rate target to the most directly comparable GAAP measures due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain significant items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could have a material impact on GAAP-reported results for the relevant period.



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SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
NW Natural Holdings' second 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.

Three Months Ended June 30,
20262025Change
In thousands, except per share dataAmount
Per Share1
Amount
Per Share1
AmountPer Share
Net income (loss):
NW Natural$3,933 $0.09 $4,924 $0.12 ($991)($0.03)
SiEnergy2,056 0.05 1,014 0.03 1,042 0.02 
NWN Water2,272 0.05 2,833 0.07 (561)(0.02)
Other(7,661)(0.18)(11,271)(0.28)3,610 0.10 
Consolidated$600 $0.01 ($2,500)($0.06)$3,100 $0.07 
Adjusted net income (loss):
NW Natural$3,933 $0.09 $4,924 $0.12 ($991)($0.03)
SiEnergy2,056 0.05 1,014 0.03 1,042 0.02 
NWN Water2,272 0.05 2,833 0.07 (561)(0.02)
Other2
(7,661)(0.18)(8,456)(0.21)795 0.03 
Consolidated2
$600 $0.01 $315 $0.01 $285 $— 
Diluted Shares42,178 40,482 1,696 

1 Segment EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which takes segment net income calculated in accordance with GAAP and divides it by the diluted shares outstanding of NW Natural Holdings. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. The reconciliation of segment EPS to consolidated NW Natural Holdings EPS is shown in the table above.
2 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation to GAAP" for additional information on Other and consolidated adjusted net income and adjusted EPS.


NW Natural net income decreased $1.0 million (or $0.03 per share) as higher margin from new rates in Oregon, which were effective Oct. 31, 2025, were more than offset by increased operations and maintenance (O&M) expense and continued investment in the system resulting in higher depreciation expense and financing costs.

SiEnergy net income increased $1.0 million (or $0.02 per share), primarily due to customer growth and the benefit of deferring depreciation and interest costs on investments allowed by Texas House Bill 4384. Results also benefited from a full quarter of earnings contribution from Pines, which was acquired on June 2, 2025.

NWN Water net income decreased $0.6 million (or $0.02 per share) as higher operating revenues driven by rate increases and customer growth were more than offset by increased O&M expenses to support the growth of the business including higher payroll and benefits and technology costs.

Other net loss decreased $3.6 million (or $0.10 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 the second quarter of 2025, net loss decreased $0.8 million (or $0.03 per share) primarily due to higher net income from NW Natural Renewables.



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YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
NW Natural Holdings' year-to-date results are summarized by business segment in the table below:

Six Months Ended June 30,
20262025Change
In thousands, except per share dataAmount
Per Share1
Amount
Per Share1
AmountPer Share
Net income (loss):
NW Natural $97,682 $2.32 $95,963 $2.37 $1,719 ($0.05)
SiEnergy11,146 0.27 6,519 0.16 4,627 0.11 
NWN Water3,703 0.09 4,521 0.11 (818)(0.02)
Other
(14,442)(0.35)(21,587)(0.53)7,145 0.18 
Consolidated$98,089 $2.33 $85,416 $2.11 $12,673 $0.22 
Adjusted net income (loss):
NW Natural $97,682 $2.32 $95,963 $2.37 $1,719 ($0.05)
SiEnergy11,146 0.27 6,519 0.16 4,627 0.11 
NWN Water3,703 0.09 4,521 0.11 (818)(0.02)
Other2
(14,442)(0.35)(14,885)(0.36)443 0.01 
Consolidated2
$98,089 $2.33 $92,118 $2.28 $5,971 $0.05 
Diluted Shares
42,014 40,429 1,585 
1 Segment EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which takes segment net income calculated in accordance with GAAP and divides it by the diluted shares outstanding of NW Natural Holdings. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. The reconciliation of segment EPS to consolidated NW Natural Holdings EPS is shown in the table above.
2 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation to GAAP" for additional information on Other and consolidated adjusted net income and adjusted EPS.

NW Natural net income increased $1.7 million (or decreased $0.05 per share) as higher margin from new rates in Oregon, which were effective Oct. 31, 2025, was partially offset by increased O&M expense and continued investment in the system resulting in higher depreciation expense and financing costs.
SiEnergy net income increased $4.6 million (or $0.11 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 half of 2026 reflected a full period of both SiEnergy (acquired on Jan. 7, 2025) and Pines (acquired on June 2, 2025) net income, which had a positive effect on year-over-year results.

NWN Water net income decreased $0.8 million (or $0.02 per share) mainly reflecting higher O&M expense to support
growth and depreciation expense, partially offset by rate increases and customer growth.

Other net loss from the Company's other business activities decreased $7.1 million (or $0.18 per share). On an adjusted basis, which excludes transaction and business development costs, including the SiEnergy and Pines transaction costs in the first half 2025, net loss decreased $0.4 million (or $0.01 per share).


DIVIDEND DECLARED
The board of directors of NW Natural Holdings declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on Aug. 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 31, 2026. The Company's current indicated annual dividend rate is $1.97 per share. Future dividends are subject to the discretion and approval of the board of directors.



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CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
As previously announced, NW Natural Holdings will host a conference call and webcast today to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET)
Phone Numbers:
1-833-461-5787
Meeting ID: 270 825 224
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.

Investor Contact:
Nikki Sparley
Phone: 503-721-2530
Email: nikki.sparley@nwnatural.com

Media Contact:
David Roy
Phone: 503-610-7157
Email: david.roy@nwnatural.com



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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, 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, 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.




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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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NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDINGS
Consolidated Income Statement and Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
Second Quarter 2026
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
In thousands, except per share amounts, customer, and degree day dataJune 30,June 30,
2026202520262025
Operating revenues$243,552 $236,194 $733,955 $730,478 
Operating expenses:
Cost of gas61,753 64,503 219,902 237,494 
Operations and maintenance80,354 79,065 163,463 162,748 
Environmental remediation2,431 2,296 8,756 8,549 
General taxes12,216 12,076 28,559 27,847 
Revenue taxes8,400 8,283 26,500 27,688 
Depreciation44,212 41,535 88,346 82,035 
Other operating expenses1,029 1,225 2,404 2,552 
Total operating expenses210,395 208,983 537,930 548,913 
Income from operations33,157 27,211 196,025 181,565 
Other income (expense), net1,405 (160)1,917 (2,676)
Interest expense, net33,352 30,491 66,704 59,886 
Income before income taxes1,210 (3,440)131,238 119,003 
Income tax expense610 (940)33,149 33,587 
Net income (loss)$600 ($2,500)$98,089 $85,416 
Common shares outstanding:
Average diluted for period42,178 40,482 42,014 40,429 
End of period42,093 40,910 42,093 40,910 
Per share of common stock information:
Diluted earnings$0.01 ($0.06)$2.33 $2.11 
Dividends paid per share0.4925 0.4900 0.9850 0.9800 
Capital structure, end of period:
Common stock equity37.3 %38.0 %37.3 %38.0 %
Long-term debt (including junior subordinated notes)56.8 54.2 56.8 54.2 
Short-term debt (including current maturities of long-term debt)5.9 7.8 5.9 7.8 
Total100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Operating Statistics
Meters
NW Natural809,917 807,243 
SiEnergy 95,904 83,278 
NWN Water81,294 78,635 
Total meters - end of period987,115 969,156 
NW Natural Margin
Operating revenues$204,802 $200,807 $638,698 $649,620 
Less: Cost of gas53,326 56,939 193,470 216,375 
Less: Environmental remediation expense2,431 2,296 8,756 8,549 
Less: Revenue taxes7,906 7,832 24,943 26,397 
NW Natural margin$141,139 $133,740 $411,529 $398,299 
SiEnergy Margin
Operating revenues$13,546 $11,502 $45,241 $34,168 
Less: Cost of gas3,382 2,977 15,661 11,280 
Less: Revenue taxes377 364 1,338 1,143 
SiEnergy margin$9,787 $8,161 $28,242 $21,745 





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NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDINGS
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)June 30,
In thousands20262025
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$24,234 $102,579 
Accounts receivable83,150 78,865 
Accrued unbilled revenue26,484 27,943 
Allowance for uncollectible accounts(3,855)(3,210)
Regulatory assets168,092 103,914 
Derivative instruments4,338 7,210 
Inventories142,887 113,720 
Other current assets53,902 35,095 
Total current assets499,232 466,116 
Non-current assets:
Property, plant, and equipment5,844,802 5,415,697 
Less: Accumulated depreciation1,318,811 1,269,274 
Total property, plant, and equipment, net4,525,991 4,146,423 
Regulatory assets640,656 372,668 
Derivative instruments3,430 4,077 
Other investments68,998 82,223 
Operating lease right of use asset, net67,950 69,555 
Assets under sales-type leases119,425 123,588 
Goodwill371,614 370,889 
Other non-current assets144,486 151,024 
Total non-current assets5,942,550 5,320,447 
Total assets$6,441,782 $5,786,563 
Liabilities and equity:
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt$121,289 $157,396 
Current maturities of long-term debt125,685 141,541 
Accounts payable135,525 116,819 
Taxes accrued13,031 11,530 
Interest accrued27,326 25,279 
Regulatory liabilities116,034 130,944 
Derivative instruments36,508 25,977 
Operating lease liabilities3,424 2,486 
Other current liabilities68,265 71,895 
Total current liabilities647,087 683,867 
Long-term debt2,376,685 2,086,650 
Deferred credits and other non-current liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities470,623 426,827 
Regulatory liabilities779,458 737,194 
Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities105,106 125,019 
Derivative instruments17,541 7,908 
Operating lease liabilities74,782 76,749 
Other non-current liabilities411,205 183,111 
Total deferred credits and other non-current liabilities1,858,715 1,556,808 
Equity:
Common stock1,071,786 1,017,403 
Retained earnings492,032 448,517 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4,523)(6,682)
Total equity1,559,295 1,459,238 
Total liabilities and equity$6,441,782 $5,786,563 


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NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDINGS
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)Six Months Ended June 30,
In thousands20262025
Operating activities:
Net income$98,089 $85,416 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation88,346 82,035 
Amortization12,199 12,136 
Deferred income taxes28,776 28,054 
Qualified defined benefit pension plan expense 4,615 5,437 
Contributions to qualified defined benefit pension plans(6,450)(5,510)
Deferred environmental expenditures, net(14,329)(11,720)
Environmental remediation expense8,756 8,549 
Asset optimization revenue sharing bill credits(23,156)(15,549)
Other6,483 7,794 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net118,552 121,551 
Inventories(15,364)(4,382)
Income and other taxes12,853 8,505 
Accounts payable(19,663)11,582 
Deferred gas costs(58,483)(45,247)
Asset optimization revenue sharing8,760 10,097 
Decoupling mechanism(36,201)(14,793)
Cloud-based software(4,957)(3,819)
Regulatory accounts18,606 1,612 
Other, net(1,584)22 
Cash provided by operating activities225,848 281,770 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(234,950)(222,664)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (331,329)
Purchase of equity method investment(1,000)(1,000)
Other974 (894)
Cash used by investing activities(234,976)(555,887)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from common stock issued, net22,182 24,384 
Long-term debt issued125,000 375,000 
Long-term debt retired(55,292)(3,022)
Changes in other short-term debt, net(50,700)(17,692)
Cash dividend payments on common stock(39,866)(38,180)
Payment of financing fees(1,069)(4,385)
Shares withheld for tax purposes(1,988)(1,537)
Other(372)(1,769)
Cash (used by) provided by financing activities(2,105)332,799 
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(11,233)58,682 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period41,077 47,982 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$29,844 $106,664 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of capitalization$63,504 $52,557 
Income taxes paid, net of refunds3,300 8,079 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents$24,234 $102,579 
Restricted cash included in other current and non-current assets5,610 4,085 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$29,844 $106,664 



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NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDINGS
Reconciliation to GAAP (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
20262025
In thousands, except per share data
Amount
Per Share
Amount
Per Share
CONSOLIDATED
GAAP net income (loss)
$600 $0.01 ($2,500)($0.06)
Transaction and business development costs
— — 3,831 0.09 
Income tax effect1
— — (1,016)(0.02)
Adjusted net income
$600 $0.01 $315 $0.01 
Diluted shares
42,178 40,482 
OTHER
GAAP net loss
($7,661)($0.18)($11,271)($0.28)
Transaction and business development costs— — 3,831 0.09 
Income tax effect1
— — (1,016)(0.02)
Adjusted net loss
($7,661)($0.18)($8,456)($0.21)
Six Months Ended June 30,
In thousands, except per share data20262025
AmountPer ShareAmountPer Share
CONSOLIDATED
GAAP net income$98,089 $2.33 $85,416 $2.11 
Transaction and business development costs— — 9,118 0.23 
Income tax effect2
— — (2,416)(0.06)
Adjusted net income$98,089 $2.33 $92,118 $2.28 
Diluted shares42,014 40,429 
OTHER
GAAP net loss($14,442)($0.35)($21,587)($0.53)
Transaction and business development costs— — 9,118 0.23 
Income tax effect2
— — (2,416)(0.06)
Adjusted net loss($14,442)($0.35)($14,885)($0.36)
Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31,
2025
In thousands, except per share data
AmountPer Share
CONSOLIDATED
GAAP net income$113,319 $2.77 
Transaction and business development costs9,084 0.22 
Income tax effect3
(2,407)(0.06)
Adjusted net income$119,996 $2.93 
Diluted shares
40,953
OTHER
GAAP net loss($38,795)($0.95)
Transaction and business development costs9,084 0.22 
Income tax effect3
(2,407)(0.06)
Adjusted net loss($32,118)($0.79)
1 Pines transaction expenses and other business development expenses were recognized in the second quarter of 2025. Tax effect of adjustment was calculated using a combined federal and statutory rate of 26.5%.
2 SiEnergy transaction expenses were recognized in the first quarter and Pines transaction expenses were recognized in the second quarter of 2025. Other business development costs were recognized in the second quarter of 2025. Tax effect of adjustment was calculated using a combined federal and statutory rate of 26.5%.
3 SiEnergy transaction expenses were recognized in the first quarter of 2025 and Pines transaction expenses were recognized in the second quarter of 2025. Other business


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development costs were recognized in the second and third quarters of 2025. Tax effect of adjustment was calculated using a combined federal and statutory rate of 26.5%.


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