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NWPX Stock Chart & Stats
$110.59
-$2.71(-2.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$110.59
-$2.71(-2.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.01 - $152.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume26.76K
Average Volume (3M)116.96K
Market Cap
$939.34M
Enterprise Value$1.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$100.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.6
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.06
Shares Outstanding9,637,202
10 Day Avg. Volume95,731
30 Day Avg. Volume116,962
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)1.16
P/FCF Ratio12.97
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$112.50Price Target Upside1.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)5.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$603.78M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Water Transmission GrowthStrong Water Transmission Systems growth reflects higher production, favorable project mix, pricing and overhead absorption. The sizable backlog and active bid pipeline provide continuing project visibility, while stronger bidding levels support the potential for sustained demand beyond the current quarter.
Margin ExpansionImproving gross margins indicate better execution, pricing, product mix and operating leverage rather than revenue growth alone. If these gains persist, they can strengthen earnings resilience, improve returns on capital and provide more capacity to absorb fluctuations in project timing or input costs.
Cash Generation And LiquidityRecent cash generation and the net cash position give NWPX meaningful financial flexibility for working capital, capital investment and growth initiatives. Lower leverage and substantial undrawn capacity also reduce balance-sheet pressure if project timing or operating conditions become less favorable.
Bears Say
Steel Cost ExposureSteel represents a large portion of manufacturing costs, so sustained price increases can compress margins when contract pricing or project timing does not fully offset inflation. This creates an enduring earnings sensitivity because profitability depends on disciplined bidding and cost recovery.
Backlog NormalizationThe NDA project has lifted production and backlog, but its wind-down creates a foreseeable reduction in reported backlog and could lower future volumes unless replacement awards arrive. Uncertainty around later phases makes revenue planning and capacity utilization less predictable.
Precast Demand VulnerabilityResidential softness exposes part of the Precast business to weaker construction activity and financing-sensitive demand. Continued weakness could restrain volumes and dilute the benefit of stronger nonresidential infrastructure markets, making segment growth and consolidated mix less consistent.
Northwest Pipe Company News
NWPX FAQ
What was Northwest Pipe Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northwest Pipe Company lowest stock price was $53.01 and its highest was $152.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Northwest Pipe Company’s market cap?
Northwest Pipe Company’s market cap is $939.34M.
When is Northwest Pipe Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northwest Pipe Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 5 days.
How were Northwest Pipe Company’s earnings last quarter?
Northwest Pipe Company released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.327 by $0.293.
Is Northwest Pipe Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northwest Pipe Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northwest Pipe Company pay dividends?
Northwest Pipe Company does not currently pay dividends.
What is Northwest Pipe Company’s EPS estimate?
Northwest Pipe Company’s EPS estimate is 1.65.
How many shares outstanding does Northwest Pipe Company have?
Northwest Pipe Company has 9,637,202 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northwest Pipe Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northwest Pipe Company reported an EPS of $1.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.327. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.971%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northwest Pipe Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWPX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Northwest Pipe Company Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$112.50 (1.73% Upside)
$112.50 (1.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NWPX Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 109.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $368.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.7%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
83.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.01%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Northwest Pipe Company
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the production and distribution of crucial components for water-related infrastructure throughout North America, including Canada. The company's operations are divided into two primary divisions. The first, Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (SPP), manufactures large-diameter, high-pressure steel pipeline systems predominantly used in municipal potable water supplies. These systems also find application in hydroelectric power generation, wastewater treatment, enhancing seismic resilience, industrial plant piping, and specific structural frameworks. The second division, Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (Precast), offers an extensive range of concrete and engineered solutions for managing both stormwater and wastewater. This includes various precast and reinforced concrete items such as pipes, access points (manholes), box culverts, underground vaults, catch basins, pump lift stations, oil-water separators, biofiltration units, steel casing pipes, and concrete cylinder pipes reinforced with steel bars. Additionally, this segment provides specialized pipeline joints, fittings, bespoke components, and other environmental engineering solutions. NWPX Infrastructure markets its diverse water infrastructure products under recognized brand names such as ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, Permalok, and Northwest Pipe Company, primarily supplying them to contractors responsible for installation. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company, formerly known as Northwest Pipe Company, is scheduled to officially adopt the name NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2025.
NWPX Company Deck
NWPX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and financial picture led by record revenue, gross profit and EPS driven primarily by the Water Transmission Systems segment and elevated bidding activity. Free cash flow generation, net cash position and an increased FCF outlook reinforce financial strength. Near-term risks include Precast weather-driven volume disruption, steel price inflation and the wind-down/uncertainty of a large unplanned NDA project that will normalize backlog. Overall, the positive achievements and upward guidance materially outweigh the identified headwinds.View all NWPX earnings summariesNWPX Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
2.90% Insiders
20.64% Mutual Funds
0.34% Other Institutional Investors
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