DJS Law Group Investigates National Fuel Gas Board for Potential Fiduciary Breaches
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Updated: 11 hour ago
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- Board Investigation: DJS Law Group is investigating whether the National Fuel Gas board breached its fiduciary duties to investors, a legal issue that could impact corporate governance structures and investor confidence.
- Environmental Law Violations: Pennsylvania filed criminal charges against National Fuel Gas on October 30, 2025, alleging violations of state environmental laws in 100 fracking-related wastewater spills, which could lead to substantial fines and reputational damage for the company.
- Investor Loss Remediation: DJS Law Group is urging shareholders who suffered losses to participate in litigation aimed at securing compensation for investors, further underscoring the importance of corporate governance.
- Legal Expertise: DJS Law Group specializes in securities class actions and corporate governance litigation, boasting extensive experience and a strong client base, enabling them to provide effective legal support and counsel to investors.
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Analyst Views on NFG
Wall Street analysts forecast NFG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NFG is 102.00 USD with a low forecast of 95.00 USD and a high forecast of 106.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Wall Street analysts forecast NFG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NFG is 102.00 USD with a low forecast of 95.00 USD and a high forecast of 106.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Current: 82.210

Current: 82.210

Outperform
maintain
$98 -> $102
Reason
Scotiabank raised the firm's price target on National Fuel to $102 from $98 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The Q2 earnings from U.S. Natural Gas stocks under its coverage featured "mixed" results, the analyst tells investors. Looking ahead, the firm sees two positive themes, improving capital efficiencies and positive cash flow implications from the One Big Beautiful Bill, and expects further developments on data centers as a key factor over the next few quarters. The firm continues to see National Fuel as a high-quality, lower-risk name in the sector.
BofA upgraded National Fuel to Buy from Underperform with a $107 price target.
Underperform -> Buy
upgrade
$85 -> $107
Reason
Underperform -> Buy
Reason
BofA double upgraded National Fuel to Buy from Underperform with a price target of $107, up from $85. The firm believes production at the company's Eastern Development Area is tracking ahead of management's expectations. This should enable a more capital efficient program through at the end of 2030 for National Fuel, the analyst tells investors in a research note. BofA sees an attractive entry point at current share levels.
Outperform
maintain
$88 -> $98
Reason
Scotiabank raised the firm's price target on National Fuel to $98 from $88 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm has refreshed its forecasts for North American Natural Gas stocks under its coverage, the analyst tells investors. Despite the recent sell-off in natural gas strips, the U.S. 's shifting tariff schedule, and the economic uncertainty, the firm remains "enthusiastic" about the outlook for the sector and continues to believe the bull market is here.
About NFG
National Fuel Gas Company is a diversified, integrated energy company with a complementary mix of natural gas assets. It is engaged in the production, gathering, transportation, storage and distribution of natural gas. Its segments include Exploration and Production, Pipeline and Storage, Gathering, and Utility. The Exploration and Production segment is engaged in the exploration for, and the development and production of, primarily natural gas in the Appalachian region of the United States. The Pipeline and Storage segment provides interstate natural gas transportation services for affiliated and nonaffiliated companies through integrated natural gas pipeline systems in Pennsylvania and New York. The Gathering segment builds, owns, and operates gathering facilities in the Appalachian region. The Utility segment provides natural gas utility services to approximately 755,000 customers through a local distribution system located in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.