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NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NWN - US66765N1054 - Common Stock

47.09 USD
+0.18 (+0.38%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:51:40 PM
47.09 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:51:40 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, NWN scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, NWN was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NWN is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 74% of all stocks.
NWN is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so NWN is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month NWN has a been trading in the 45.73 - 49.63 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
NWN is an average performer in the Gas Utilities industry, it outperforms 69% of 14 stocks in the same industry.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO / NWN Weekly stock chart
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO / NWN Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Although the technical rating is only medium, NWN does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 46.94, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

38.12

49.97

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 45.53 to 46.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 42.04 to 42.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 39.78 to 40.06. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • Support @38.51 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 49.48 to 49.48. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for NWN is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for NWN is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength74.76POSITIVENWN has a high relative strength, it outperformed 74.76% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of NWN is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of NWN is below the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NWN is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)50.6NEUTRALThe RSI value for NWN is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests NWN has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)54.67NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NWN is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.92LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for NWN suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)14.2NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for NWN suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
47.6646.111.55 (3.26%)25.00%
An entry @47.66. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @46.11. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.55 points, which is 3.26%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.82%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO / NWN Daily stock chart

NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO

NYSE:NWN (12/24/2025, 7:51:40 PM)

After market: 47.09 0 (0%)

47.09

+0.18 (+0.38%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Performance
% Chg0.38%
1 Week-0.65%
2 Weeks2.04%
1 Month-3.6%
3 Month5.46%
6 Month18.38%
12 Month19.28%
2 Year20.93%
3 Year-1.05%
5 Year2.39%
10 Year-6.96%
15 Year1.33%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.81
ATR(20)%1.92%
ATR Inc-49.57%
Range Today0.41
ADR(20)0.89
ADR(20)%1.9%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS74.76
3 months CRS76.35
6 months CRS79.78
Mansfield-0.12
10 Day High47.65
10 Day Low46.12
20 Day High49.63
20 Day Low45.73
52 Week High49.63
52 Week Low38.03
CS1 End46.94
CR1 Start49.48
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.37%
DER(5)0.79%
Volume113.60K
Volume Incr52.3%
Vol(5)413.13K
Vol(50)275.94K

NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO / NWN FAQ

What is the technical rating for NWN stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to NWN.


What is the trend direction for NWN stock?

The current trend direction for NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) stock?

NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) has an RSI value of 50.5961. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for NWN stock?

The MACD indicator for NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) has a value of -0.0245953, indicating a bearish trend.


What are the support and resistance levels for NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) stock?

NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) has a support level at 46.94 and a resistance level at 49.48. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of NWN support and resistance levels.