Latest quarter
Southwest Gas reported second-quarter revenue of $358.2 million, below the consensus of $406.6 million and down from $396.3 million a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.45, below the consensus of $0.47.
The company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.58, compared with −$0.56 a year earlier. Its gross margin rose to 89.3% from 74.2%, while its operating margin rose to 23.5% from 16.3%. Free cash flow was −$174.3 million, compared with −$67.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
Southwest Gas says demand for natural gas is seasonal, with greater use during colder months. It also says gas purchases are generally passed through to customers without a markup: changes in gas costs affect revenue and cash flow but do not directly change its utility operating margin, which it defines as revenue less the net cost of gas sold.
| Q2 FY2026 | Q2 FY2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $358.2 million | $396.3 million | −9.63% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.58 | −$0.56 | — |
| Gross margin | 89.3% | 74.2% | 15.0 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 23.5% | 16.3% | 7.3 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | −$174.3 million | −$67.7 million | — |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.45 | $0.47 | Missed by 4.26% |
| Revenue | $358.2 million | $406.6 million | Missed by 11.9% |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
No earnings call is available for the quarter, so management’s call commentary cannot be reported.
Guidance
Southwest Gas estimates that its Great Basin 2028 expansion will require $2.3 billion in investment and generate approximately $270.0 million to $300.0 million in incremental annual margin beginning at the expected fourth quarter 2028 in-service date. The company said the updated project estimate would not materially affect its 2026 capital expenditure guidance.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capex | FY2026 | $1.3 billion | $1.3 billion | Held |
| EPS, non-GAAP | FY2026 | $4.17–$4.32 | — | New |
| EPS, Continuing Operations | FY2026 | $4.17–$4.32 | — | New |