Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiary, Southwest Gas Corporation, purchases, distributes, and transports natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$90.76 |
| 52 Week High | US$94.43 |
| 52 Week Low | US$66.93 |
| Beta | 0.62 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.00% |
| 3 Month Change | 9.01% |
| 1 Year Change | 19.50% |
| 3 Year Change | 60.67% |
| 5 Year Change | 26.49% |
| Change since IPO | 626.08% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 20
SWX: Dividend Increase And Leadership Change Will Support Steady Future Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target for Southwest Gas Holdings by about $3 to reflect updated views on fair value, a slightly different revenue growth outlook, a modest adjustment to long term profit margin assumptions, and a revised future P/E expectation. What's in the News The Board declares a second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.645 per share, payable on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 05
SWX: Dividend Increase And CEO Transition Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have kept their average price target for Southwest Gas Holdings unchanged at about $92.43, reflecting largely consistent views on fair value, discount rates, growth, margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News The Board has appointed Justin Brown to succeed Karen Haller as Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Gas Holdings and Southwest Gas Corporation, effective May 8, 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 21
SWX: Earnings Outlook Dividend Increase And CEO Transition Will Support Steady Fair Value
Analysts kept their average price target for Southwest Gas Holdings steady at about $92.43, reflecting unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that continue to support this valuation level. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected earnings per share from continuing operations in a range of $4.17 to $4.32 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 07
SWX: New CEO And Dividend Outlook Will Support Steady Fair Value
Analysts have lifted their price target for Southwest Gas Holdings to $92.43, reflecting updated views on the company’s revenue growth outlook, profit margins, and forward P/E assumptions. What's in the News Company issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting earnings per share from continuing operations in a range of $4.17 to $4.32 (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 21
SWX: Incoming CFO And Margin Resilience Will Support Steady Fair Value Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Southwest Gas Holdings to about $92.43 from $91.71, citing updated assumptions that include slightly softer expected revenue declines, a modestly stronger projected profit margin, and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.Analysis Article • Feb 11
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.62
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) will pay a dividend of $0.62 on the 2nd of March. This means the annual...Narrative Update • Feb 07
SWX: Incoming CFO And Stable Margins Will Support Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Southwest Gas Holdings to about US$92 from roughly US$92.00. This reflects slightly more cautious assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E inputs.Narrative Update • Jan 23
SWX: CFO Succession And Firmer Margins Will Support Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Southwest Gas Holdings higher from US$89.43 to US$92.00, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly different discount rate, softer revenue growth expectations, firmer profit margin forecasts, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Southwest Gas Holdings announced that Chief Financial Officer Robert J.Narrative Update • Jan 09
SWX: Stable Earnings Outlook And CFO Transition Will Shape Fairly Valued Prospects
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Southwest Gas Holdings broadly unchanged at about US$89.43. This reflects only fractional shifts in inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin and future P/E, which they view as too small to justify a new price target.Narrative Update • Dec 25
SWX: Margin Assumptions And CFO Transition Will Shape A Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Southwest Gas Holdings, lifting estimated fair value by about 4 percent to approximately 89 dollars and 43 cents. They now model slightly improved revenue trends and a somewhat higher future earnings multiple, despite a small trimming of projected profit margins.Seeking Alpha • Dec 22
Southwest Gas After Centuri: What The Market Is Already Pricing In
Summary Southwest Gas is now a pure regulated utility post-Centuri divestiture, enhancing transparency and comparability with peers. SWX used $1.3B from Centuri's sale to eliminate holdco debt, leading to an S&P upgrade to BBB+ with a Stable outlook. At 1.5x book value, SWX trades at a premium, with the market already pricing in ROE normalization toward allowed levels. I remain neutral/negative, as current valuation is demanding unless SWX rapidly closes the gap between earned and allowed ROE. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 16
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.62
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) will pay a dividend of $0.62 on the 2nd of March. Including this payment, the...Narrative Update • Dec 11
SWX: Margin Outlook And CFO Transition Will Shape Fairly Valued 2025 Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target on Southwest Gas Holdings slightly lower to about 86.17 dollars from 86.50 dollars, citing modestly weaker revenue growth expectations, partly offset by a better projected profit margin and a marginally cheaper forward earnings multiple. What's in the News Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.Analysis Article • Dec 02
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.62
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) will pay a dividend of $0.62 on the 2nd of March. The dividend yield is 3.0...Narrative Update • Nov 27
SWX: Forecasted Margin Gains And Leadership Transition Will Define 2025 Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Southwest Gas Holdings from $85.29 to $86.50. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and updated financial metrics as the basis for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 13
SWX: Future Margins And CFO Departure Will Shape 2025 Outlook
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Southwest Gas Holdings to $85.29 from $83.67. They cite improved profit margin projections despite tempered revenue growth expectations and a modestly higher discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 11
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.62
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.62 per share on the 1st of...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Improved Revenue Outlook And Margin Pressure Will Shape Earnings Prospects
Analysts have raised their price target for Southwest Gas Holdings from $82.50 to approximately $83.67. They cite improved revenue growth expectations despite moderating profit margins.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.62
The board of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.62
The board of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of...Narrative Update • Aug 30
Great Basin Expansion And Nevada Ratemaking Will Secure Gas Demand
Southwest Gas Holdings’ fair value estimate inched higher to $81.50 as both its future P/E ratio and net profit margin remained stable, indicating minimal change in underlying fundamentals. What's in the News Southwest Gas Holdings reaffirmed 2025 net income guidance, expecting $265 million–$275 million.Analysis Article • Aug 07
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.62
The board of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • Aug 06
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.62
The board of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:SWX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.62 per share on...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.62
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SWX ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.62 per share on 2nd of...Seeking Alpha • Apr 07
Southwest Gas: Attractive Valuation And Insulation From Market Carnage (Upgrade)
Summary Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. is a regulated natural gas utility serving 91% of its customers outside California, offering a safer investment compared to California-based utilities. The company boasts a 3.60% yield, higher than the U.S. Utilities Sector ETF, making it attractive for income-seeking investors. Strong population growth in Arizona and Nevada, coupled with a $4.3 billion infrastructure expansion plan, positions Southwest Gas for future growth. Despite market volatility, Southwest Gas Holdings offers a stable investment with a reasonable valuation and attractive growth prospects, supported by robust financial management. SWX stock appears to be a better buy than most of its peers at the current price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 16
Southwest Gas: Dividend Aristocrat With Big Upside Potential
Summary Southwest Gas's profitability has declined due to rapid growth, but as growth slows, profitability will improve substantially. The stock is currently trading at a 20%+ discount to the value of its assets, offering an attractive entry point. Continued growth over the next few years will drive further value growth, with earnings expected to double over the next five years. Despite regulatory risks, the stable and predictable returns from regulated assets make SWX a low-risk investment with a 3.3% dividend yield. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 30
Centuri IPO And Critical Focus Poised To Enhance Operational Efficiency And Financial Health
Strategic investments in utility infrastructure and cost management efforts are expected to drive earnings growth by enhancing efficiency and net margins.Shareholder Returns
| SWX | US Gas Utilities | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.5% | -3.5% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | 19.5% | 9.3% | 30.6% |
Return vs Industry: SWX exceeded the US Gas Utilities industry which returned 9.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SWX underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SWX volatility | |
|---|---|
| SWX Average Weekly Movement | 2.7% |
| Gas Utilities Industry Average Movement | 2.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: SWX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SWX's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 2,453 | Karen Haller | www.swgasholdings.com |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, Southwest Gas Corporation, purchases, distributes, and transports natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California in the United States. The company offers tariff sales and transportation services. It also operates a pipeline transmission system, including an LNG storage facility.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| SWX fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.57b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$238.89m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.78b |
27.5x
P/E Ratio3.7x
P/S RatioIs SWX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SWX income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.78b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$867.61m |
| Gross Profit | US$911.47m |
| Other Expenses | US$672.59m |
| Earnings | US$238.89m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.30 |
| Gross Margin | 51.23% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.43% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 85.5% |
How did SWX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.7%
Current Dividend Yield75%
Payout RatioDoes SWX pay a reliable dividends?
See SWX dividend history and benchmarks| Southwest Gas Holdings dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 15 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 5 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 22 days |
Does SWX pay a reliable dividends?
See SWX dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 23:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Hovis | Argus Research Company |
| Jim Harmon | Barclays |
| Ross Fowler | BofA Global Research |