Southwest Gas Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

SWX Stock  USD 86.27  0.37  0.43%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Southwest Gas is Buy with 4 hold recommendations. The current projected Southwest Gas target price consensus is 91.86 with 8 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Southwest Gas Holdings analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Southwest Gas vendors, executives, and/or customers. Note, the total number of analysts currently providing their opinion is not significant to determine adequate consensus on Southwest Gas. We strongly encourage you to use your own analysis of Southwest Gas Holdings to validate this buy or sell advice. Southwest Gas recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Southwest Gas Holdings target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Southwest Gas to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Lowest Forecast
83.59
Highest Forecast
101.96
Target Price
91.86
At this time, Southwest Gas' Pretax Profit Margin is fairly stable compared to the past year. Operating Profit Margin is likely to rise to 0.12 in 2026, whereas Gross Profit is likely to drop slightly above 932.2 M in 2026. At this time, Southwest Gas' Non Currrent Assets Other are fairly stable compared to the past year. Cash And Short Term Investments is likely to rise to about 439.3 M in 2026, whereas Retained Earnings are likely to drop slightly above 450.7 M in 2026.
It's important to approach Southwest Gas' target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Southwest Gas Target Price Consensus

Southwest target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Southwest Gas' target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   8  Buy
Most Southwest analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Southwest stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Southwest Gas Holdings, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Southwest Gas Target Price Projection

Southwest Gas' current and average target prices are 86.27 and 91.86, respectively. The current price of Southwest Gas is the price at which Southwest Gas Holdings is currently trading. On the other hand, Southwest Gas' target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Southwest Gas Market Quote on 18th of January 2026

Low Price85.19Odds
High Price86.75Odds

86.27

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Southwest Gas Target Price

Low Estimate83.59Odds
High Estimate101.96Odds

91.8571

Historical Lowest Forecast  83.59 Target Price  91.86 Highest Forecast  101.96
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Southwest Gas Holdings and the information provided on this page.

Southwest Gas Analyst Ratings

Southwest Gas' analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Southwest Gas stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Southwest Gas' financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Southwest Gas' historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Southwest Gas price targets

Southwest Gas' stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Southwest Gas' target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Southwest Gas' target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Southwest Gas' stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Southwest Gas Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Southwest Gas is a key component of Southwest Gas valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Southwest Gas.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Southwest Gas' price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
85.1186.2587.39
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
78.0079.1494.90
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
87.1588.2989.42
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.922.112.31
Details

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