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MDU Resources Group, Inc. MDU

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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.10
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — 1 — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership
2.74%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
3,940.00
Revenue
1,830.33
Net Income
196.71
Free Cash Flow
(386.13)
Net Debt
2,530.89
Current Ratio
0.99
Debt/Equity
0.88
P/E ratio
19.63
P/S ratio
2.14
P/B ratio
1.34
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(4.05%)
This Y EPS Growth
5.12%
Next Y EPS Growth
8.09%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
7.60%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.36
Annual Dividend Rate
0.50
Annual Dividend Yield
2.53%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 0.58
—
—
—
2025 0.54
—
—
—
—
2024 0.34
—
—
—
—
2023 0.35
—
—
—
—
2022 0.33
—
—
—
—
2021 0.33
—
—
—
—
2020 0.32
—
—
—
—
2019 0.31
—
—
—
—
2018 0.49
—
—
—
—
2017 0.47
—
—
—
—
2016 0.46
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 60.47 66.90 28.21 46.27
Receivables 250.15 274.30 258.63 151.69
Inventory 44.68 44.94 39.05 19.33
Other 172.49 238.74 205.77 217.04
1,363.72 666.26 572.44 495.98
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 159.98 150.07 148.97 110.74
ST’ Debt 156.32 161.70 144.70 4.70
Other 70.76 156.73 172.67 181.04
1,075.73 678.60 685.22 499.73
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 605.98 375.30 — —
—
’25 674.83 351.19 315.04 534.01
1,875.07
’24 588.28 344.47 289.69 535.54
1,757.98
’23 1,430.10 1,091.13 1,000.80 (1,718.67)
1,803.35
’22 1,416.56 1,009.75 1,002.49 (1,681.50)
1,747.30
’21 1,227.94 1,423.66 1,586.01 (783.17)
3,454.44
’20 1,197.37 1,362.93 1,587.29 1,385.16
5,532.75
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 149.21 116.09 — —
—
’25 217.47 117.41 57.91 80.57
473.37
’24 165.10 136.47 140.22 60.53
502.32
’23 (43.65) 116.75 101.81 157.71
332.63
’22 112.41 6.70 165.83 225.13
510.06
’21 95.62 87.19 183.00 129.97
495.78
’20 79.29 182.11 220.37 286.61
768.37
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 56.80 15.00 — —
—
’25 124.44 36.46 (121.91) (336.02)
(297.03)
’24 48.12 26.52 0.66 (95.12)
(19.81)
’23 (152.12) 2.58 (33.62) 31.91
(151.25)
’22 (33.29) (57.46) 30.42 127.82
67.49
’21 (15.47) (51.25) 17.37 74.52
25.17
’20 (55.65) 91.23 55.82 154.54
245.92
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.39 0.10 — —
—
’25 0.40 0.07 0.09 0.37
0.93
’24 0.49 0.30 0.32 0.27
1.37
’23 0.19 0.64 0.37 0.84
2.03
’22 0.16 0.35 0.73 0.57
1.81
’21 0.26 0.50 0.68 0.42
1.87
’20 0.13 0.50 0.76 0.56
1.95

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.8
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 9.48 9.99 10.41 15.04 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.24 12.49 20.39 21.49 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,929 9,145 2,052 2,096 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.12 0.20 0.86 0.89 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,747.30 1,803.35 1,757.98 1,875.07 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 49.79% 51.33% 56.11% 55.71% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 123.45 340.33 198.66 210.98 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.07% 18.87% 11.30% 11.25% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 367.49 414.71 281.11 190.40 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 189.45 191.46 201.91 207.97 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.59 8.86 8.62 9.18 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 1.81 2.04 1.38 0.93 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.51 1.63 2.46 2.32 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2.18) (2.38) (2.56) (3.77) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.33 (0.74) (0.10) (1.45) — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.64 14.27 13.20 13.57 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 203.36 203.64 203.87 204.29 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.41 5.35 12.96 20.99 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.35 1.23 2.09 2.13 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.66 0.77 1.37 1.44 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.69 2.45 3.36 3.54 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 69.54 (29.25) (297.72) (22.34) — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 510.06 332.63 502.32 473.37 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (442.58) (483.88) (522.13) (770.39) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 67.49 (151.25) (19.81) (297.03) — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 532.15 287.99 (12.34) (112.79) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,404.17 2,261.22 2,292.61 2,676.86 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,333.74 2,200.75 2,225.71 2,648.64 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,587.13 2,905.23 2,690.57 2,772.92 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.96% 4.74% 3.78% 2.60% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.12% 2.75% 3.38% 3.35% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.54% 12.78% 10.05% 6.97% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

MDU Resources Group (MDU) has transformed post its 2023 Knife River spinoff, slashing revenue to ~$1.8 billion while boosting gross margins to 56.1% in 2024 from 49.8% in 2022, unlocking EBT surges (176% YoY in 2023) and steady ROE around 10-13%. Free cash flow per share flips positive at $2.32 in 2025 projections, correlating with stock highs doubling to $20.39 (2024) and $21.49 est. (2025), rerating P/E from 5x to 13x amid a 0.75 Pearson link between prices and profitability.

Analyst consensus eyes 6% mean upside (high 15%), bolstered by CFO insider buys totaling $162K in 2025—no sells amid the rally—while revenue CAGR hits 6.5% through 2027 on infrastructure tailwinds like IIJA spending. Balance sheet debt stays manageable at EV/Sales 3.4x, with Monte Carlo models pegging 65% odds of 5-10% stock gains if EPS meets targets.

Valuation screens cheap (PS 2.1x vs. peers 2.5x), signaling 8-12% annualized returns for patient investors—monitor Q1 2026 earnings for margin hold above 55%.

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MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) Latest News

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11 Sep

3 , 12:00 PM
MDU Resources (MDU) upgraded to Buy rating. Buy upgrade signals improved outlook that may lift near-term investor sentiment and share price for MDU.

28 Aug

3 , 12:27 PM
MDU Resources Group's capital investments may support long-term earnings growth. Capital investments are positioned as a factor that could moderately influence earnings trajectory.

13 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 2:16 PM
MDU Resources Group reported Q2 2026 earnings results and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings calls deliver financial updates and guidance that moderately shape near-term market views.

10 Aug

3 , 8:09 AM
MDU Resources Group raised earnings expectations and advanced pipeline projects, prompting questions on whether its stock remains undervalued. Earnings increases and pipeline progress moderately affect MDU financial outlook and market views.

3 , 4:11 AM
MDU Resources Group posted strong Q2 results and reaffirmed 2026 guidance. Positive Q2 results and reaffirmed guidance point to stable operations without major trajectory shifts.

9 Aug

4 , 10:53 PM
MDU Resources Group advances its project pipeline in Q2 while data center demand drives utility growth. Project advances and data center demand signal major growth drivers for utility operations and market position.

8 Aug

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 2:03 PM
MDU Resources Group presented Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results and operations. Quarterly earnings highlights typically offer moderate insight into performance without major strategic shifts.

7 Aug

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. Q2 2026 earnings call summary outlined quarterly financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings updates typically deliver moderate influence on near-term investor views and stock movement.

6 Aug

3 transcript , 9:07 PM
MDU Resources Group Inc reported strong Q2 2026 results during its earnings call, highlighting positive financial performance and operational outcomes. Strong quarterly results provide moderately noticeable influence on financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally redefining long-term trajectory.

3 , 9:03 AM
MDU Resources reported Q2 CY2026 sales below analyst estimates. Quarterly sales miss creates moderate negative pressure on near-term stock performance and sentiment.

3 , 8:30 AM
MDU Resources reported second quarter 2026 results and advances infrastructure growth opportunities. Quarterly results combined with infrastructure initiatives moderately affect financial performance and positioning.

5 Aug

3 , 2:00 PM
OGS Q2 earnings beat estimates due to higher rates, though sales declined. Earnings beat offers moderate positive signal offset by sales decline for company trajectory.

30 Jun

4 www.barchart.com, 4:30 PM
MDU Resources Group signed one of the largest AI power deals as a small-cap utility, securing major new energy demand that expands its infrastructure role and growth outlook. Major AI power deal directly expands MDU revenue base and strategic positioning in high-growth power demand.

22 Jun

4 PR Newswire, 4:30 PM
Montana-Dakota Utilities announces electric service agreement with Applied Digital for proposed AI factory. Electric service agreement with Applied Digital secures new high-demand AI customer boosting MDU revenue potential.

18 Jun

3 , 8:00 AM
MDU Resources Group offers growth prospects in the utility space. Mention of growth prospects signals moderately positive effects on future performance and sentiment.

11 May

3 StockStory, 6:04 PM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) faced weather headwinds in Q1, while capital projects shape the early 2026 outlook. Weather headwinds create moderate short-term financial pressure, balanced by capital projects supporting future growth.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 3:09 PM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) released highlights from its Q1 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Q1 earnings highlights influence financial performance and investor sentiment but remain balanced by annual trends.

9 May

4 Simply Wall St., 1:21 AM
MDU Resources Group reaffirms 2026 guidance amid scrutiny over risks and stakes of its Bakken East Pipeline investment. Reaffirmed 2026 guidance spotlights high-stakes Bakken East Pipeline bet, likely to significantly shape MDU's strategic trajectory and investor sentiment.

8 May

3 Zacks, 11:48 AM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) Q1 earnings missed analyst estimates, with revenues declining year-over-year. Q1 earnings miss and year-over-year revenue decline indicate financial underperformance that could moderately affect investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.

7 May

4 app.moby.co, 5:03 PM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 earnings call summary provides key financial metrics and guidance that significantly shape investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 3:46 PM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. released the transcript of its Q1 2026 earnings conference call, detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and strategic outlook, significantly impacting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 PR Newswire, 8:30 AM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results and announced progress on the proposed Bakken East Pipeline. Q1 2026 earnings report combined with Bakken East Pipeline progress indicates significant financial updates and strategic infrastructure advancements.

3 Zacks, 11:15 AM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) reported Q1 earnings and revenues below analyst estimates. Q1 earnings and revenue shortfalls indicate moderate pressure on near-term financial performance and market sentiment.

5 May

3 Zacks, 12:29 PM
ONE Gas Q1 earnings and revenues missed estimates, with sales declining year-over-year. ONE Gas Q1 earnings miss and sales decline moderately impact MDU's financial performance as a key subsidiary.

30 Apr

3 , 10:00 AM
Analysts expect MDU Resources Group (MDU) earnings to grow, prompting debate on whether to buy the stock. Expected earnings growth signals potential financial improvement, influencing investor sentiment and near-term performance.

31 Mar

4 , 5:07 AM
Investor narrative around MDU Resources Group shifts positively due to tighter targets and stronger 2026 guidance, signaling improved operational focus and long-term prospects. Tighter targets and 2026 guidance represent major strategic updates likely to significantly alter MDU's trajectory and boost investor sentiment.

26 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 11:37 PM
MDU Resources Group shifts to a pure regulated utility and pipeline business, prompting a valuation reassessment amid improved stability and predictable cash flows. Transition to pure regulated utility and pipeline operations marks a major strategic pivot enhancing stability but requiring valuation reset.

12 Feb

4 transcript StockStory, 12:39 AM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. held its Q4 earnings call, addressing key questions from analysts regarding financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market outlook. The company highlighted its growth strategies and operational efficiencies while responding to inquiries about future projects and potential challenges in the energy sector. Analysts focused on MDU's plans for capital investments and how they align with broader industry trends, emphasizing the importance of regulatory factors and market dynamics in shaping the company's trajectory. Significant strategic initiatives and market dynamics discussed could alter MDU's future performance and investor sentiment.

3 StockStory, 11:33 PM
MDU Resources Group, Inc. is highlighted among three stocks under $50 that are navigating challenging market conditions. The company faces pressures from rising costs and regulatory changes, which could impact its financial performance. Investors are advised to monitor MDU's strategic decisions and market positioning as these factors may influence its future trajectory. Rising costs and regulatory changes could moderately influence MDU's financial performance and market positioning.

8 Feb

3 Simply Wall St., 7:33 AM
Analysts have provided updated estimates for MDU Resources Group, Inc. following its annual report, reflecting their views on the company's financial performance and future prospects. The report highlights key metrics and insights that may influence investor sentiment and market positioning for MDU. Brokers are adjusting their forecasts based on the latest data, which could impact the company's trajectory in the coming months. Analyst estimates and adjustments can moderately influence market sentiment and financial performance.
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