National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
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National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks National Fuel Gas Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
National Fuel Gas Co is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $7.71B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 12 Natural Gas Distribution issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Current Ratio of 3.20x is the highest of the 13 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NFG is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Natural Gas Distribution peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.71B | 5/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 11.41x | 7/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.96x | 5/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.57% | 6/9 |
| EPS | $7.69 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $41.28 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $26.45 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.34 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.2% | 3/9 |
| ROA | 6.5% | 2/10 |
| ROIC | 10.2% | 4/12 |
| Gross Margin | 87.7% | 1/7 |
| Operating Margin | 40.3% | 1/11 |
| Net Margin | 26.9% | 2/9 |
| EBT Margin | 36.0% | 1/12 |
| Tax Rate | 25.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.20x | 1/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.10x | 1/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.75x | 10/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.66x | 7/11 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.3x | 5/13 |
| Working Capital | $1.11B | 1/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.27B | 5/13 |
| Free Cash Flow | $222M | 3/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$1.05B | 6/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 20.0% | 4/10 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 19.6% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 8.8% | 4/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 41.8% | 3/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.24x | 7/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.0x | 6/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.3x | 6/7 |
| Days Inventory | 61 days | 2/7 |
| Payables Period | 173 days | 3/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | NFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.51B | 6/9 |
| Operating Income | $1.01B | 5/12 |
| Net Income | $675M | 4/10 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $308M | 6/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.09 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 27.2% | 7/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 95M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.61B | 15.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.24B | 11.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $51M | 0.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.96B | 28.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $358M | 3.4% of assets |
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National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as National Fuel Gas Co (Natural Gas Distribution): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NFG National Fuel Gas Co | ▼ | $7.71B |
| LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc. | ▶ | $59.26B |
| VG Venture Global, Inc. | ▲ | $34.60B |
| CQP Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | ▶ | $31.26B |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | ▶ | $27.62B |
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corp | ▲ | $5.26B |
| SR Spire Inc | ▶ | $4.73B |
| OGS One Gas, Inc. | ▼ | $4.69B |
| EE Excelerate Energy, Inc. | ▶ | $3.97B |
| NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co | ▶ | $2.05B |
| SLNG Stabilis Solutions, Inc. | ▲ | $97M |
| NFE New Fortress Energy Inc. | ▼ | $25M |
| CETY Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) stock forecast FAQ
What is the National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks National Fuel Gas Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are National Fuel Gas Co stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NFG is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are National Fuel Gas Co forecasts updated?
National Fuel Gas Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are National Fuel Gas Co's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, NFG included, share the SEC industry code Natural Gas Distribution. The largest are: Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), Venture Global, Inc. (VG), Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP), Atmos Energy Corp (ATO), New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR), Spire Inc (SR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.