Northwest Natural ( NWN - Free Report ) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.69 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -7.14%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this natural gas distributor would post earnings of $1.30 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.21, delivering a surprise of -6.92%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Northwest Natural, which belongs to the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry, posted revenues of $433.47 million for the quarter ended March 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.09%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $462.42 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.