National Fuel Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings

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[{"type":"text","content":"WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NFG) today announced consolidated results for the third quarter of its 2026 fiscal year.THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 SUMMARYGAAP earnings of $138.6 million, or earnings per share (EPS) of $1.45, compared to GAAP earnings of $149.8 million, or $1.64 per share, in the prior year.Adjusted EPS of $1.54 compared to $1.64 from the prior year. See non-GAAP reconciliation on page 2.Net cash provided by operating activities of $1.035 billion for the nine months ending June 30, 2026, with free cash flow of $280 million (as defined on page 25) through the same period.The Integrated Upstream and Gathering segment benefitted from its strong hedge and marketing portfolio during the quarter, as a $0.56 per Mcf gain more than offset the drop in NYMEX natural gas prices compared to the prior year.Supply Corporation expanded its Line N System Upgrade Project to 294,000 dekatherms per day, executing a 20-year precedent agreement for 200,000 dekatherms per day of incremental firm transportation capacity, supporting the initial phase of the coal-to-gas conversion at the existing Shippingport Power Station site in western Pennsylvania.The Company completed the necessary financing needed to close the pending Ohio gas utility acquisition and received its final regulatory approval during the quarter, which places the acquisition on track to close on October 1 of this year.The Company maintained its longstanding focus on shareholder returns as the Board of Directors approved a 4% increase in the Company's dividend, to an annual rate of $2.22 per share. The Company has now paid a dividend for 124 consecutive years and increased its annual dividend rate for 56 consecutive years.The Company is revising its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $7.40 to $7.60 per share, or $7.50 per share at the midpoint, a projected 9% increase from fiscal 2025.MANAGEMENT COMMENTS David P. Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer of National Fuel Gas Company, stated: “Looking forward, with the growing demand for natural gas, the outlook for the industry and National Fuel is as strong as ever. Over the last several years, we have consistently enhanced the quality of our asset base, improved capital efficiency, and expanded our long-term growth oppor...

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