Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE: NWN) reported Q3 EPS of ($0.41), $0.04 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.37).

"We continued to execute on all aspects of our long-term strategy. This quarter, I'm proud to report our utility continues to have one of the highest growth rates in the nation and customers once again recognized our employees for exceptional service," said David H. Anderson, president and chief executive officer of NW Holdings and NW Natural.

"I'm also excited that we signed our largest water acquisition agreement to date, which when closed will add 9,400 customer connections to our growing water platform and bring wastewater treatment expertise to the portfolio," Anderson added.

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