National Fuel Gas (NFG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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NFG Stock Forecast


National Fuel Gas stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $76.00 (represents a 11.70% upside from NFG’s last price of $68.04) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 2 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

NFG Price Target


The average price target for National Fuel Gas (NFG) is $76.00 based on 1-year price targets from 2 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $76.00 to $76.00. This represents a potential 11.70% upside from NFG's last price of $68.04.

NFG Analyst Ratings


Buy

According to 2 Wall Street analysts, National Fuel Gas's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for NFG stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (100.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

National Fuel Gas Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 25, 2022Raymond James$76.00$72.095.42%11.70%

The latest National Fuel Gas stock forecast, released on Apr 25, 2022 by Raymond James company, set a price target of $76.00, which represents a 5.42% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($72.09), and a 11.70% increase from NFG last price ($68.04).

National Fuel Gas Price Target by Period


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# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$68.04$68.04$68.04
Upside/Downside-100.00%-100.00%-100.00%

In the current month, the average price target of National Fuel Gas stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to National Fuel Gas's last price of $68.04. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 16, 2024ScotiabankOutperformOutperformHold
Aug 20, 2024ScotiabankOutperformOutperformHold
Jul 12, 2024ScotiabankOutperformOutperformHold
May 09, 2024ScotiabankOutperformOutperformHold
Sep 14, 2023Colliers SecuritiesBuyUpgrade
Sep 13, 2023ScotiabankSector OutperformUpgrade

National Fuel Gas's last stock rating was published by Scotiabank on Oct 16, 2024. The company gave NFG a "Outperform" rating, the same as its previous rate.

National Fuel Gas Financial Forecast


National Fuel Gas Revenue Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
Revenue---------------$525.36M$368.95M$428.70M$717.26M$658.86M$435.15M$502.62M$701.72M$546.56M$355.99M$394.40M$551.12M$441.16M$287.99M$323.02M
Avg Forecast$452.76M$445.42M$438.19M$431.08M$551.81M$608.52M$749.22M$667.34M$557.14M$579.01M$767.23M$617.14M$524.69M$540.62M$767.33M$664.57M$475.08M$510.60M$697.11M$594.44M$471.06M$541.35M$652.28M$543.48M$425.59M$483.83M$604.93M$551.01M$352.17M$375.64M
High Forecast$488.31M$480.39M$472.59M$464.92M$595.13M$656.30M$808.04M$719.73M$600.87M$624.47M$860.85M$693.72M$553.06M$540.62M$767.33M$715.76M$511.94M$550.69M$751.83M$619.48M$471.06M$541.35M$652.28M$543.48M$425.59M$483.83M$604.93M$551.01M$352.17M$375.64M
Low Forecast$413.27M$406.56M$399.97M$393.48M$503.68M$555.44M$683.86M$609.12M$508.54M$528.50M$673.61M$540.55M$496.32M$540.62M$767.33M$613.36M$417.98M$466.06M$636.29M$569.39M$471.06M$541.35M$652.28M$543.48M$425.59M$483.83M$604.93M$551.01M$352.17M$375.64M
# Analysts111111111132111231111111111199
Surprise %---------------0.79%0.78%0.84%1.03%1.11%0.92%0.93%1.08%1.01%0.84%0.82%0.91%0.80%0.82%0.86%

National Fuel Gas's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $767.33M, with a low forecast of $767.33M, and a high forecast of $767.33M. NFG's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 46.06% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $525.36M (Dec 23).

National Fuel Gas EBITDA Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
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EBITDA---------------$326.63M$240.29M$201.65M$325.23M$357.29M$173.00M$258.17M$347.63M$297.16M$215.78M$232.21M$287.51M$141.37M$-173.82M$82.94M
Avg Forecast$224.41M$220.77M$217.19M$213.66M$273.50M$301.61M$371.35M$330.76M$276.14M$286.98M$380.27M$305.88M$260.06M$267.96M$410.37M$329.39M$235.47M$253.08M$373.07M$287.25M$244.66M$281.17M$339.15M$282.28M$221.05M$251.30M$261.79M$286.19M$182.92M$195.10M
High Forecast$242.03M$238.10M$234.24M$230.44M$294.97M$325.29M$400.50M$356.73M$297.82M$309.51M$426.68M$343.84M$274.12M$267.96M$492.45M$354.77M$253.74M$272.95M$447.68M$344.70M$244.66M$281.17M$406.98M$282.28M$221.05M$251.30M$314.15M$286.19M$182.92M$195.10M
Low Forecast$204.83M$201.51M$198.24M$195.03M$249.64M$275.30M$338.95M$301.91M$252.05M$261.95M$333.87M$267.92M$246.00M$267.96M$328.30M$304.01M$207.17M$231.00M$298.45M$229.80M$244.66M$281.17M$271.32M$282.28M$221.05M$251.30M$209.44M$286.19M$182.92M$195.10M
Surprise %---------------0.99%1.02%0.80%0.87%1.24%0.71%0.92%1.03%1.05%0.98%0.92%1.10%0.49%-0.95%0.43%

1 analysts predict NFG's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $410.37M, with a high of $492.45M and a low of $328.30M. This is 25.64% upper than National Fuel Gas's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $326.63M.

National Fuel Gas Net Income Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts111111111132111231111111111199
Net Income---------------$133.02M$73.68M$92.62M$140.88M$169.69M$158.14M$108.16M$167.33M$132.39M$86.96M$86.47M$112.44M$77.77M$-145.54M$41.25M
Avg Forecast$94.45M$137.86M$240.45M$211.69M$125.46M$142.79M$204.00M$183.99M$130.92M$136.00M$191.72M$139.43M$75.23M$87.45M$197.53M$121.44M$76.86M$82.72M$179.57M$127.98M$114.61M$134.32M$163.25M$121.71M$69.31M$79.21M$102.38M$92.06M$34.14M$44.09M
High Forecast$104.09M$151.93M$264.99M$233.30M$138.26M$157.36M$224.81M$202.77M$144.28M$149.88M$230.25M$147.43M$77.00M$87.46M$237.03M$127.88M$85.90M$91.17M$215.49M$153.57M$115.72M$134.32M$195.90M$121.71M$69.31M$79.21M$122.86M$92.06M$34.14M$44.09M
Low Forecast$83.74M$122.23M$213.18M$187.68M$111.23M$126.60M$180.86M$163.13M$116.07M$120.58M$156.00M$130.55M$73.45M$87.45M$158.02M$114.08M$69.62M$73.34M$143.66M$102.38M$113.50M$134.32M$130.60M$121.71M$69.31M$79.21M$81.90M$92.06M$34.14M$44.09M
Surprise %---------------1.10%0.96%1.12%0.78%1.33%1.38%0.81%1.03%1.09%1.25%1.09%1.10%0.84%-4.26%0.94%

National Fuel Gas's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $197.53M, with a range of $158.02M to $237.03M. NFG's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 48.50% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $133.02M (Dec 23).

National Fuel Gas SG&A Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts111111111132111231111111111199
SG&A--------------------$112.25M$179.89M--------
Avg Forecast$153.77M$151.27M$148.82M$146.40M$187.40M$206.66M$254.45M$226.64M$189.21M$196.64M$260.56M$209.59M$178.19M$183.60M$260.60M$225.70M$161.34M$173.41M$236.75M$201.88M$207.88M$238.90M$287.86M$239.84M$187.81M$213.52M$266.96M$243.17M$155.42M$165.77M
High Forecast$165.84M$163.15M$160.50M$157.90M$202.12M$222.89M$274.42M$244.43M$204.07M$212.08M$292.36M$235.60M$187.83M$183.60M$260.60M$243.08M$173.86M$187.02M$255.33M$210.39M$207.88M$238.90M$287.86M$239.84M$187.81M$213.52M$266.96M$243.17M$155.42M$165.77M
Low Forecast$140.35M$138.08M$135.83M$133.63M$171.06M$188.64M$232.25M$206.87M$172.71M$179.49M$228.77M$183.58M$168.56M$183.60M$260.60M$208.31M$141.95M$158.28M$216.10M$193.37M$207.88M$238.90M$287.86M$239.84M$187.81M$213.52M$266.96M$243.17M$155.42M$165.77M
Surprise %--------------------0.54%0.75%--------

National Fuel Gas's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 22 is $201.88M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $193.37M to $210.39M. The forecast indicates a 79.85% rise compared to NFG last annual SG&A of $112.25M (Sep 22).

National Fuel Gas EPS Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
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EPS---------------$1.45$0.80$1.01$1.53$1.85$1.73$1.18$1.83$1.45$0.95$0.95$1.23$0.85$-1.60$0.47
Avg Forecast$1.03$1.51$2.63$2.32$1.37$1.56$2.24$2.02$1.43$1.49$2.10$1.53$0.82$0.96$1.51$1.33$0.84$0.91$1.56$1.70$1.25$1.46$1.66$1.32$0.75$0.86$1.20$1.00$0.37$0.48
High Forecast$1.14$1.66$2.90$2.56$1.51$1.72$2.46$2.22$1.58$1.64$2.52$1.62$0.84$0.96$1.54$1.40$0.94$1.00$1.63$1.79$1.26$1.46$1.66$1.32$0.75$0.86$1.20$1.00$0.37$0.48
Low Forecast$0.92$1.34$2.34$2.06$1.22$1.39$1.98$1.79$1.27$1.32$1.71$1.43$0.80$0.96$1.48$1.25$0.76$0.80$1.49$1.60$1.24$1.46$1.66$1.32$0.75$0.86$1.20$1.00$0.37$0.48
Surprise %---------------1.09%0.95%1.11%0.98%1.09%1.39%0.81%1.10%1.09%1.26%1.10%1.03%0.85%-4.31%0.98%

According to 1 Wall Street analysts, National Fuel Gas's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $1.51, with a low estimate of $1.48 and a high estimate of $1.54. This represents a 4.19% increase compared to NFG previous annual EPS of $1.45 (Dec 23).

National Fuel Gas Peer Comparison by Price Target


TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
EQNREquinor ASA$23.58$82.50249.87%Hold
BPBP p.l.c.$31.16$50.0060.46%Buy
EEni S.p.A.$28.11$39.6040.88%Buy
TTETotalEnergies SE$58.13$79.5036.76%Hold
SHELShell$64.58$88.0036.27%Buy
PBRPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras$13.95$16.5018.28%Buy
NFGNational Fuel Gas$68.04$76.0011.70%Buy
ECEcopetrol$8.61$8.50-1.28%Buy
YPFYPF Sociedad Anónima$38.86$29.50-24.09%Buy

NFG Forecast FAQ


Is National Fuel Gas a good buy?

Yes, according to 2 Wall Street analysts, National Fuel Gas (NFG) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 100.00% of NFG's total ratings.

What is NFG's price target?

National Fuel Gas (NFG) average price target is $76 with a range of $76 to $76, implying a 11.70% from its last price of $68.04. The data is based on 2 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will National Fuel Gas stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for NFG stock, the company can go up by 11.70% (from the last price of $68.04 to the average price target of $76), up by 11.70% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 11.70% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can National Fuel Gas stock reach $100?

NFG's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $76 does not support the claim that National Fuel Gas can reach $100 in the near future.

What are National Fuel Gas's analysts' financial forecasts?

National Fuel Gas's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.58B (high $2.78B, low $2.35B), average EBITDA is $1.28B (high $1.38B, low $1.17B), average net income is $656.24M (high $723.21M, low $581.82M), average SG&A $875.16M (high $943.86M, low $798.81M), and average EPS is $7.19 (high $7.92, low $6.37). NFG's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $1.77B (high $1.91B, low $1.61B), average EBITDA is $876.03M (high $944.81M, low $799.61M), average net income is $684.46M (high $754.32M, low $606.84M), average SG&A $600.26M (high $647.38M, low $547.89M), and average EPS is $7.5 (high $8.26, low $6.65).

Did the NFG's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on National Fuel Gas's last annual report (Sep 2023), the company's revenue was $2.17B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $2.28B by -4.54%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.18B, beating the average prediction of $1.15B by 2.96%. The company's net income was $476.87M, beating the average estimation of $467.13M by 2.08%. Apple's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $773.38M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $5.19, beating the average prediction of $5 by 3.73%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), National Fuel Gas's revenue was $525.36M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $664.57M by -20.95%. The company's EBITDA was $326.63M, missing the average prediction of $329.39M by -0.84%. National Fuel Gas's net income was $133.02M, beating the average estimation of $121.44M by 9.53%. The company's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $225.7M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.45, beating the average prediction of $1.33 by 8.98%