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Southwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)

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$79.47
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY5.79%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: SWX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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8 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $80.17

1 Year Target Price $80.17

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$80.17 Target price
52w Low $63.6
Current$79.47
52w High $79.91

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -0.92%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.72B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 29.54
1Y Target Price 80.17
Price to earnings Ratio 29.54
1Y Target Price 80.17
Volume (30-day avg) 8
Beta 0.47
52 Weeks Range 63.60 - 79.91
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 63.60 - 79.91
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.10%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.69

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-06
When -
Estimate 0.39
Actual 0.53

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.07%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.17%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.85%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.03%

Valuation

Trailing PE 29.54
Forward PE 20.58
Enterprise Value 10049535653
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2
Enterprise Value 10049535653
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.11
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.65
Shares Outstanding 71979296
Shares Floating 66529743
Shares Outstanding 71979296
Shares Floating 66529743
Percent Insiders 0.4
Percent Institutions 74.61

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Southwest Gas Holdings Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1931 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Initially focused on providing natural gas service, it has grown through acquisitions and expansions to become a major energy company serving multiple states.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Natural Gas Distribution: The primary business segment, providing natural gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California. It involves infrastructure maintenance, safety protocols, and customer service.
  • Centuri Group, Inc.: A comprehensive utility infrastructure services enterprise. Centuri is made up of multiple operating companies specializing in the design, installation and maintenance of energy infrastructure.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Karen Haller is the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical corporate structure with a Board of Directors and various executive leadership positions overseeing different departments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Natural Gas Delivery: Delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Market share data is geographically specific, but Southwest Gas is a significant player in its service territories. Competitors include other local gas distribution companies and alternative energy sources.
  • Utility Infrastructure Services: Services provided by Centuri, including pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair. Market share varies by specific service and geographic area. Competitors include other utility infrastructure services companies like MasTec (MTZ) and Quanta Services (PWR).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The natural gas distribution industry is characterized by regulated monopolies or oligopolies. Factors influencing the industry include infrastructure investments, regulatory approvals, and fluctuating natural gas prices.

Positioning

Southwest Gas Holdings is a major natural gas distributor in the Southwest U.S., leveraging its established infrastructure and customer base. The Centuri business provides significant diversification. A key competitive advantage is its large service territory.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for natural gas distribution in the Southwest U.S. is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Centuri's TAM, focusing on Utility Infrastructure Services, is also in the billions annually. Southwest Gas holds a leading position within the portion of the TAM where they have a presence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established infrastructure
  • Large customer base
  • Regulated revenue streams
  • Diversification through Centuri
  • Strong brand recognition in its service territories.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on regulatory approvals
  • Sensitivity to natural gas price fluctuations
  • Capital intensive infrastructure investments
  • Geographic concentration in the Southwest
  • Debt from recent acquisitions.

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new service territories
  • Investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen
  • Infrastructure upgrades and modernization
  • Increased demand for natural gas in certain sectors
  • Strategic partnerships.

Threats

  • Increasing regulatory scrutiny
  • Competition from alternative energy sources (e.g., solar, wind)
  • Environmental concerns and climate change policies
  • Economic downturns affecting customer demand
  • Cybersecurity threats to infrastructure.

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NIC
  • UGI
  • ONE

Competitive Landscape

Southwest Gas competes primarily on reliability, customer service, and price within its regulated service territories. Centuri competes on expertise, scale, and geographic reach. Competition is heating up as new utility infrastructure is being created.

Major Acquisitions

Questar Pipelines

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1975
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded natural gas infrastructure and geographic reach. This was a strategic shift that caused a lot of problems for investors.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by customer growth, infrastructure investments, and acquisitions. Centuri's growth has been driven by the investment from Utilities in new infrastructure.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth are available from financial data providers. Growth is expected to be moderate, driven by population growth and infrastructure investments.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in infrastructure modernization, exploring renewable natural gas opportunities, and expanding Centuri's service offerings.

Summary

Southwest Gas Holdings is a well-established natural gas distributor in the Southwest U.S. The company benefits from regulated revenue streams and a large customer base. However, it faces challenges related to regulatory scrutiny, competition from alternative energy, and infrastructure investments. Its diversification through Centuri provides growth opportunities, but debt levels and recent financial performance warrant careful monitoring.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings
  • Financial News Articles
  • Industry Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.

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About Southwest Gas Holdings Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Las Vegas, NV, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30
President, CEO & Director Ms. Karen S. Haller
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Regulated Gas
Full time employees 11122
Full time employees 11122

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, purchases, distributes, and transports natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California. The company operates through two segments, Natural Gas Distribution and Utility Infrastructure Services. It offers tariff sales and transportation services. The company also provides installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of energy distribution systems, as well as undertakes gas construction works in North America. Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.