SWXStock and Options Trade Setup — Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
NYSE · Utilities (Regulated Natural Gas Distribution) · Low-liquidity options · Mid cap · ~$5B
Southwest Gas Holdings is one of the highest-growth pure-play regulated gas utilities in the U.S., with a service territory concentrated in two of the fastest-growing metros (Phoenix, Las Vegas) that are benefiting from population in-migration, semiconductor manufacturing expansion (TSMC, Intel), and data center development. The customer growth rate is among the highest in the regulated gas sector, providing structural rate-base compounding. Following the 2024-2025 strategic review and separation of Centuri Group (utility construction services), Southwest Gas is now a focused pure-play regulated utility with simpler valuation comparability. The dividend has been raised consistently for 15+ years. Beta is among the lowest in utilities. Risk profile is low. Options liquidity is light; medium-duration directional setups around rate-case outcomes have been productive for income-focused portfolios.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move SWX against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Long-duration interest rates rising materially, pressuring utility multiples
- 2.Arizona / Nevada regulatory environment turning less constructive
- 3.Centuri separation dis-synergies emerging in operating costs
SWX Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is SWX a good options trade today?+
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (SWX) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 64/100, ranking it top 36% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is SWX's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
SWX's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 59%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past SWX trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for SWX?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the SWX setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh SWX's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If SWX drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for SWX?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to SWX: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is SWX outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. SWX currently scores 64.
How does SWX compare to other Utilities (Regulated Natural Gas Distribution) setups?+
SWX's sector rank and percentile against other Utilities (Regulated Natural Gas Distribution) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Utilities (Regulated Natural Gas Distribution) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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