Southwest Gas (SWX.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 10% Upside + 2.8% Dividend

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Price history for Southwest Gas (SWX.US) – stock price at 92.35 $, August 2026
Southwest Gas stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Southwest Gas Price Target 2026: Analysts See 10% Upside

The average price target for Southwest Gas is $101.43. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 9,83% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Southwest Gas overvalued or undervalued?

Southwest Gas is currently fairly valued with a gap of 9.8% relative to the price target.


The current price is $92.35, which places Southwest Gas in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $91.29, and overvalued when the price exceeds $111.57.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Southwest Gas, the fair value range lies between $91.29 and $111.57.


See the full price target analysis for Southwest Gas →

Analyst Ratings for Southwest Gas stock in 2026: Buy

8 analysts cover Southwest Gas. Analysts are mostly neutral — 50% recommend Hold. The average price target is $101.43, which gives an upside of 9.8% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.63/5)
Strong Buy
3 (37.5%)
Hold
4 (50%)
Sell
1 (12.5%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.63 out of 5 based on 8 analysts

About Southwest Gas – Utilities - Regulated Gas

Southwest Gas Holdings driver primært forretning ved at distribuere og transportere naturgas. De tjener penge på at levere gas til cirka 2,2 millioner kunder i Arizona, Nevada og Californien. Virksomheden har tre hovedområder: Naturgas Distribution, Utility Infrastructure Services og Pipeline and Storage. De er kendt for at installere og vedligeholde underjordiske rørledninger, hvilket sikrer energiforsyningen. Det betyder, at Southwest Gas ikke kun leverer gassen, men også laver selve gravearbejdet og udskiftningen af de nødvendige rør. Southwest Gas Holdings har eksisteret siden 1931 og har hovedkontor i Las Vegas. De fokuserer udelukkende på det vestlige USA. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Southwest Gas

$ 6,4B Market cap
$ 1,8B Revenue
Utilities - Regulated Gas Industry
27.15 P/E
3.62 P/S
1.58 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Southwest Gas?

Growth stock Quality stock Momentum stock

Southwest Gas is classified as a growth stock and quality stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9), and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Southwest Gas

💰 Value Score 58/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 90/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 76/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 74/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Southwest Gas that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 238% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Southwest Gas trades at a P/E ratio of 27.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 21.9 (19% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 3.6. The P/B ratio is 1.6. The PEG ratio is 2.19 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Southwest Gas has a profit margin of 26.1% (excellent) and an operating margin of 37.9%. Return on equity (ROE) is 6.1%. Return on assets (ROA) is 2.8%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 20.9% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 1.62 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 237.9% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.85%.

Southwest Gas Dividend 2026: 2.8% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Southwest Gas in 2026

Dividend yield
2.76%
Dividend per share
0.65 USD
Payout ratio
76.0%
High
Dividend growth (5 years)
-45.1%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
2.07 USD

When does Southwest Gas pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 17, 2026
Next dividend payment
September 1, 2026
Latest payment date
September 1, 2026

How much does Southwest Gas pay in dividends?

Southwest Gas pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.65 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.76%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 45.1%.

The payout ratio is 76.0%, which is relatively high. The company pays out a large share of its profits as dividends, but there is still a buffer.

Historical Dividend Payments for Southwest Gas

We have registered dividend payments for Southwest Gas since 2020-02-14. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 25 times, most recently on 2026-08-17. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-08-172026-09-010.65USDUnknown period
2026-05-152026-06-010.65USDUnknown period
2026-02-172026-03-020.62USDUnknown period
2025-11-172025-12-010.62USDUnknown period
2025-08-152025-09-020.62USDUnknown period
2024-11-152024-12-020.62USDUnknown period
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2024-05-142024-06-030.62USDUnknown period
2024-02-142024-03-010.62USDUnknown period
2023-11-142023-12-010.62USDUnknown period
2023-08-142023-09-010.62USDUnknown period
2023-05-122023-06-010.62USDUnknown period
2023-02-142023-03-010.62USDUnknown period
2022-11-142022-12-010.62USDUnknown period
2022-08-122022-09-010.62USDUnknown period
2022-05-132022-06-010.62USDUnknown period
2022-02-142022-03-010.60USDUnknown period
2021-11-122021-12-010.60USDUnknown period
2021-08-132021-09-010.60USDUnknown period
2021-05-142021-06-010.60USDUnknown period
2021-02-122021-03-010.57USDUnknown period
2020-11-132020-12-010.57USDUnknown period
2020-08-142020-09-010.57USDUnknown period
2020-05-142020-06-010.57USDUnknown period
2020-02-142020-03-020.55USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Southwest Gas 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Southwest Gas have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 237,454,216 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Sandoval Brian E, Williams Julie M., Timperley Amy L. and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 237,454,216 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Sandoval Brian E bought 24 shares at 79 $ each on 2025-09-10. The stock has since risen 15.4%.

Latest sale: Williams Julie M. sold 3,472 shares at 80 $ each on 2026-02-27.

Who is buying: Sandoval Brian E.

Who is selling: Williams Julie M., Timperley Amy L., Mazzeo Catherine M, Haller Karen S, Gabe Randall P. and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Southwest Gas (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Southwest Gas. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-02-27 Williams Julie M. Sell 3,472 80 277,829
2026-02-27 Timperley Amy L. Sell 1,182 80 94,584
2026-02-27 Mazzeo Catherine M Sell 543 80 43,451
2026-02-27 Haller Karen S Sell 13,105 80 1,048,662
2026-02-27 Gabe Randall P. Sell 2,171 80 173,723
2026-02-27 Forsberg Justin S Sell 519 80 41,530
2026-02-27 Brown Justin L Sell 3,208 80 256,704
2026-01-09 Brown Justin L Sell 3,028 81 245,510
2026-01-08 Williams Julie M. Sell 1,271 80 101,871
2026-01-08 Timperley Amy L. Sell 864 80 69,250

Who is buying and selling Southwest Gas shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Southwest Gas: Sandoval Brian E. In total, 1,886 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Williams Julie M., Timperley Amy L., Mazzeo Catherine M, Haller Karen S, Gabe Randall P. and others. In total, 237,456,102 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Southwest Gas Short Selling 2026: 3.9% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.9% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.9%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
0% 2% 5% 10% 20%+
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3.9%

When Does Southwest Gas Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Southwest Gas is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Southwest Gas 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Southwest Gas (SWX.US) – RSI 50, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Southwest Gas technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $90.67 is 1.0% below the 20-day average ($91.57). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 1.1% above the 50-day average ($89.65). Long term, the stock is 6.2% above the 200-day average ($85.36), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (89.65) is above the 200-day average (85.36), which is a classic bullish signal for Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

Is Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc overbought or oversold?

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc has an RSI of 49.5, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.029), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.432) by 0.403, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (2.116), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (2.289) by 0.173, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 17.9%, which classifies the stock as low risk. Price swings are limited, and the stock suits conservative investors.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.029). Weekly bullish (2.116).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 49.5 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Gas stock in 2026

Should you buy Southwest Gas stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Southwest Gas is currently BUY. Southwest Gas trades at $92.35 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.029 with falling momentum (signal: 0.432); RSI is at 49.5 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $101.43 points to 9.8% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Southwest Gas stock?
The average analyst price target for Southwest Gas is $101.43. The current price is $92.35, which gives an upside of 9.8%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $91.29 and $111.57.
Is Southwest Gas a dividend stock?
Yes, Southwest Gas is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.76%. The latest dividend was $0.65 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/17/2026. The payout ratio is 76.0%, which is considered moderate. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/1/2026.
When does Southwest Gas pay a dividend in 2026?
Southwest Gas pays its next dividend on 9/1/2026. The latest dividend was $0.65 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/17/2026. The dividend yield is 2.76%. The payout ratio of 76.0% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of Southwest Gas stock?
Southwest Gas is rated as a stock with low risk. the annual standard deviation is 17.9%, which classifies the stock as low risk.
Is Southwest Gas overvalued?
Southwest Gas is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Southwest Gas has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 27.1 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 3.6, a P/B ratio of 1.6. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Southwest Gas overbought?
No, Southwest Gas is not overbought. RSI is at 49.5 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 49.5 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.9% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Southwest Gas earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Southwest Gas has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Southwest Gas shorted?
Yes, Southwest Gas is shorted with 3.9% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Southwest Gas stock?
No, insiders are not buying Southwest Gas shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 237,454,216 $ sold. Active sellers include Williams Julie M., Timperley Amy L., Mazzeo Catherine M and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Southwest Gas a good stock?
Based on our total score, Southwest Gas is rated as a good stock with a total score of 75 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 25% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 58/100, Quality: 90/100, Momentum: 76/100. In addition: a dividend of 2.76%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Southwest Gas is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Southwest Gas stock?
The outlook for Southwest Gas based on current data: the average analyst price target is $101.43 (+9.8%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 27.1 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Southwest Gas stock moving?
Southwest Gas is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Southwest Gas go?
The average analyst price target for Southwest Gas is $101.43, which corresponds to a potential gain of 9.8% from the current price of $92.35. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Southwest Gas fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Southwest Gas. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Southwest Gas do?
Southwest Gas Holdings driver primært forretning ved at distribuere og transportere naturgas. De tjener penge på at levere gas til cirka 2,2 millioner kunder i Arizona, Nevada og Californien. Virksomheden har tre hovedområder: Naturgas Distribution, Utility Infrastructure Ser... The company belongs to the Forsyning sector, more specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Southwest Gas as an investment.
Did Southwest Gas raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Southwest Gas. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Southwest Gas making money or losing money?
Yes, Southwest Gas is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 26.1% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 37.9%. At a P/E ratio of 27.1, you currently pay 27.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Southwest Gas go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Southwest Gas is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 1.62 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 238% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Southwest Gas have a lot of debt?
Yes, Southwest Gas has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 238%. For the forsyning sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Southwest Gas service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 5.0x, and net debt equals 3.6 years of earnings (EBITDA).