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title: "NW Natural Holdings returns to profit in Q2 FY26, EPS USD 0.01"
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description: "NW Natural Holdings returned to profitability in Q2 FY26, posting a GAAP diluted EPS of USD 0.01 compared to a loss of USD 0.06 in the prior year. GAAP net income rose to USD 600,000 from a USD 2.5 million loss. First-half diluted EPS increased 10.43% to USD 2.33, with net income up 14.84% to USD 98.09 million. The company added nearly 18,000 utility connections and invested USD 235 million in systems. Management raised its full-year 2026 EPS forecast to the upper half of the USD 2.95-USD 3.15 range."
datetime: "2026-08-05T10:05:43.000Z"
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# NW Natural Holdings returns to profit in Q2 FY26, EPS USD 0.01

-   Northwest Natural Holdings posted GAAP diluted EPS of USD 0.01 in Q2 2026, returning to profit from a loss per share of USD 0.06. \* GAAP net income turned positive to USD 600,000, compared with a loss of USD 2.5 million a year earlier. \* First-half GAAP diluted EPS rose to USD 2.33, up 10.43% year over year, while net income climbed 14.84% to USD 98.09 million. \* Added nearly 18,000 gas and water utility connections over 12 months ended June 30 for 1.9% growth; invested USD 235 million in systems. \* Forecast 2026 EPS in the upper half of USD 2.95-USD 3.15 guidance; Justin Palfreyman cited stronger-than-expected execution and first-half results. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Northwest Natural Holding Company published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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