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Northwest Gas (NWK) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. Northwest Gas disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Northwest Gas reported the most risks in the “Production” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 05, 2026

Risk Distribution
35Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Northwest Gas disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks323334353637Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedNorthwest Gas Risk Factors
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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Production
With 10 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
35
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

cybersecurity risk. nw holdings' and nw natural's status as an infrastructure services provider coupled with its reliance on technology could result in a security breach which could adversely affect nw holdings' or nw natural's financial condition and results of operations.infrastructure services provider coupledregulatory accounting risk. in the future, nw holdings or nw natural may no longer meet the criteria for continued application of regulatory accounting practices for all or a portion of our regulated operations.portion of our regulated operationshedging risk. nw holdings' and nw natural's risk management policies and hedging activities cannot eliminate the risk of commodity price movements and other financial market risks, and hedging activities may expose us to additional liabilities for which rate recovery may be disallowed, which could result in an adverse impact on nw holdings' and nw natural's operating revenues, costs, derivative assets and liabilities and operating cash flows.risk of commodity price movementshedging risk. nw holdings' and nw natural's risk management policies and hedging activities cannot eliminate the risk of commodity price movements and other financial market risks, and hedging activities may expose us to additional liabilities for which rate recovery may be disallowed, which could result in an adverse impact on nw holdings' and nw natural's operating revenues, costs, derivative assets and liabilities and operating cash flows.expose us to additional liabilitiesgas price risk. higher natural gas commodity prices and volatility in the price of gas may adversely affect our nwn gas utility business, whereas lower gas price volatility may adversely affect nw natural's interstate gas storage business and optimization portfolio, negatively affecting nw holdings' and nw natural's results of operations and cash flows.higher natural gas commodity pricesreliance on third parties to supply, deliver, and/or optimize natural gas, rng and environmental attributes or credits risk. we rely on third parties to supply or optimize natural gas, rng, storage or pipeline capacity, and environmental attributes or credits, and limitations on our ability to obtain supplies, engage in effective optimization, or failure to receive expected supplies, could have an adverse impact on nw holdings' or nw natural's financial results.our ability to obtain suppliesenvironmental liability risk. certain of nw natural's, and possibly nw holdings', properties and facilities may pose environmental risks requiring remediation, the costs of which are difficult to estimate, and which could adversely affect nw holdings' and nw natural's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.pose environmental risks requiring remediationimpairment of long-lived assets or goodwill risk. impairments of the value of long-lived assets or goodwill could have a material effect on nw holdings' or nw natural's financial condition, or results of operations.impairment of long-lived assetsreliance on third parties to supply, deliver, and/or optimize natural gas, rng and environmental attributes or credits risk. we rely on third parties to supply or optimize natural gas, rng, storage or pipeline capacity, and environmental attributes or credits, and limitations on our ability to obtain supplies, engage in effective optimization, or failure to receive expected supplies, could have an adverse impact on nw holdings' or nw natural's financial results.failure to receive expected suppliesreputational risks. to the extent that customers, legislators, or regulators have or develop a negative opinion of our businesses, nw holdings' and nw natural's financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.negative opinion of our businesses

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 35

Manufacturing3 | 8.6%
  • Manufacturing - Risk 1
    SINGLE TRANSPORTATION PIPELINE RISK. NW Natural relies on a single pipeline company for the transportation of gas to its service territory, a disruption, limitation, or inadequacy of which could adversely impact its ability to meet customers' gas requirements, which could significantly and negatively impact NW Holdings' and NW Natural's results of operations.

    NW Natural's distribution system is directly connected to a single interstate pipeline, which is owned and operated by Northwest Pipeline. The pipeline's gas flows are bi-directional, transporting gas into the Portland metropolitan market from two directions: (1) the north, which brings supplies from the British Columbia and Alberta supply basins; and (2) the east, which brings supplies from the Alberta and the U.S. Rocky Mountain supply basins. If there is a rupture or inadequate capacity in, or supplies to maintain adequate pressures in, the pipeline, NW Natural may not be able to meet its customers' gas requirements and we would likely incur costs associated with actions necessary to mitigate service disruptions, both of which could significantly and negatively impact NW Holdings' and NW Natural's results of operations.

  • Manufacturing - Risk 2
    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RISK. NW Holdings' and NW Natural's business development projects may not be successful or may encounter unanticipated obstacles, costs, changes or delays that could result in a project being unsuccessful or becoming impaired, which could negatively impact NW Holdings' or NW Natural's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

    Business development projects involve many risks. We have recently or are currently engaged in several business development projects, including, but not limited to, several gas, gas storage, water, wastewater, water services and RNG projects, non-regulated investments in RNG projects, and purchasing, marketing and reselling of RNG and its associated attributes. We may also engage in other business development projects such as investments in additional long-term gas reserves, gas storage projects, CNG refueling stations, power to gas, power generation, hydrogen projects, carbon capture projects, geothermal projects or other similar projects. For example, we are currently planning an approximately 4-5 Bcf expansion of our North Mist gas storage facility. This expansion is subject to certain conditions including the customers' final approval of project costs and notice to proceed, as well as the receipt of required permits and authorizations. If these approvals are delayed or not obtained, we may not achieve the benefits of the project on our expected timeline or at all. Moreover, all of our business development activities are subject to uncertainties and changed circumstances and may not reach the scale expected, be successful or perform as anticipated. Additionally, we may not be able to obtain required governmental permits and approvals to complete our projects in a cost-efficient or timely manner, potentially resulting in delays or abandonment of the projects. We could also experience issues such as: technological challenges; ineffective scalability; failure to achieve expected outcomes; unsuccessful business models; startup and construction delays; construction cost overruns; challenges in attracting customers or partners or increased competition for new projects; reliance on or inability to direct third parties; disputes with contractors or other third parties; the inability to negotiate acceptable agreements such as rights-of-way, easements, construction, gas supply or other material contracts; failure or delay in receiving applicable permits; changes in customer demand, perception or commitment; public opposition to projects; changes in market conditions; marketing risk and changes in market regulation, behavior or prices, market volatility or unavailability, including markets for RNG and its associated attributes or other environmental attributes; the inability to receive expected tax or regulatory treatment (including any applicable tax incentives or credits for renewable fuels); and operating cost increases. Additionally, we may be unable to finance our business development projects at acceptable costs or within a scheduled time frame necessary for completing the project. Any of the foregoing risks, if realized, could result in business development efforts failing to produce expected financial results and the project investment becoming impaired, and such failure or impairment could have an adverse effect on NW Holdings' or NW Natural's financial condition and results of operations.

  • Manufacturing - Risk 3
    OPERATING RISK. Transportation, storage and distribution of gas and liquid fuels, as well as water and wastewater, involves numerous risks that may result in accidents and other operating risks and costs, which may not be fully covered by insurance, and which could adversely affect NW Holdings' or NW Natural's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

    NW Holdings and NW Natural are subject to all of the risks and hazards inherent in the businesses of gas and liquid transmission, distribution and storage, water distribution, and water and wastewater services including: - earthquakes, wildfires, floods, storms, freezes, landslides, hurricanes, and other severe weather incidents and natural hazards;- leaks or losses of gases or liquids, or contamination of gases or liquids by chemicals or compounds, as a result of the malfunction of equipment or facilities or otherwise;- operator errors or damages from third parties;- negative performance by our storage reservoirs, facilities, or wells that could cause us to fail to meet expected or forecasted operational levels or contractual commitments to our customers or other third parties;- problems maintaining, or the malfunction of, pipelines, biodigester facilities, wellbores and related equipment and facilities that form a part of the infrastructure that is critical to the operation of our facilities;- presence of chemicals or other compounds in the gases or liquids we deliver that could adversely affect the performance of the system or end-use equipment;- failure of gas or water storage reservoirs;- inadequate supplies of RNG, natural gas or water or contamination of water supplies;- operating costs that are substantially higher than expected;- higher maintenance costs or service disruption due to the need to replace or repair aging infrastructure;- failure to secure or maintain necessary rights-of-way, easements, property rights, permits and other rights necessary to operate or business or complete projects;- supply chain disruptions, including unexpected price increases, or supply restrictions beyond the control of our suppliers;- migration of gas through faults in the rock or to some area of the reservoir where existing wells cannot drain the gas effectively, resulting in loss of the gas;- blowouts (uncontrolled escapes of gas from a pipeline or well) or other accidents, fires and explosions; and - risks and hazards inherent in the drilling operations associated with the development of gas storage facilities, and wells. For example, TC Pipelines, LP (TC Pipelines) previously identified the presence of a chemical substance, dithiazine, at several facilities on the system of its subsidiary, Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN), and those of some upstream and downstream connecting pipeline facilities. A portion of NW Natural's gas supplies from Canada are transported on GTN's pipelines. TC Pipelines has reported that dithiazine can drop out of gas streams in a powdery form at some points of pressure reduction (for example, at a regulator), and that significant accumulations may impair equipment performance, potentially increasing preventive and corrective maintenance costs. Although NW Natural has not detected significant quantities of dithiazine on its system to date, we continue to monitor for its presence and could in the future identify increased levels of dithiazine or other compounds that may adversely affect system performance or end-use equipment. These and other operational risks could result in disruption of service, personal injury or loss of human life, damage to and destruction of property and equipment, pollution or other environmental damage, breaches of our contractual commitments, and may result in curtailment or suspension of operations, which in turn could lead to significant costs and lost revenues. Further, because our pipeline, storage and distribution facilities are in or near populated areas any loss of human life or property or adverse financial outcomes resulting from such events could be significant. We could be subject to lawsuits, claims, and criminal and civil enforcement actions. Additionally, we may not be able to maintain desired levels of insurance, and the insurance coverage we do obtain may contain large deductibles or fail to cover certain hazards or cover all potential losses, which could adversely affect NW Holdings' or NW Natural's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Employment / Personnel2 | 5.7%
Supply Chain2 | 5.7%
Costs3 | 8.6%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

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How do companies disclose their risk factors?
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.