Black Hills Stock Price, News & Analysis

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) has received approval from the Kansas Corporation Commission for new utility rates for its natural gas subsidiary. The approved settlement will generate $10.8 million in new annual revenues and transfer $4.4 million in annual rider revenue to base rates, totaling a $15.2 million annual base rate revenue increase.

The new rates, effective August 1, 2025, will support system investments of approximately $118 million made since 2021. The settlement allows continued use of the Gas System Reliability Surcharge for pipeline replacement and includes approval for a new insurance tracker with deferred accounting treatment. The company serves 120,000 customers in Kansas and can file an abbreviated case later for capital placed in service through December 31, 2025.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.676 per share for its common shareholders. The dividend will be payable on September 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025.

Additionally, the company announced it will release its Q2 2025 earnings after market close on July 30, 2025, followed by a live conference call and webcast on July 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT. Black Hills Corp. serves 1.35 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) has announced its upcoming second-quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call schedule. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, followed by a live conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT.

The utility company, which serves 1.35 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states, will provide dial-in information upon registration through their conference call portal. A webcast replay will be available for up to one year on the company's investor relations website.

Black Hills Corp (NYSE: BKH) has released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in environmental and social initiatives. The company has achieved a 38% reduction in electric utility emissions since 2005 and remains on track for its 40% reduction target by 2030 and 70% by 2040.

Key achievements include the acquisition of a renewable natural gas facility in Iowa, partnerships in coal to hydrogen technology development, and carbon sequestration testing. The company's economic impact reached $1.5 billion in 2024, including $3.8 million in charitable giving. Through energy efficiency programs, Black Hills helped customers achieve energy savings equivalent to powering over 1,500 homes with electricity and 246 homes with natural gas annually.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) has received approval from the Wyoming Public Service Commission for its Lange II Project, a 99 MW dispatchable generation resource in Rapid City, South Dakota. The $280 million project will feature six reciprocating internal combustion engines with dual-fuel capability using natural gas and diesel. The project addresses a capacity deficit from retiring aging units and increases planning reserve margin. Construction will begin in Q3 2025, with service expected to start in H2 2026. The RICE units were chosen as the least-cost solution to enhance system resiliency and quickly respond to customer demand fluctuations. Black Hills Corp. serves 1.35 million utility customers across eight states.

Black Hills Corp (NYSE: BKH) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.87 per share, matching Q1 2024. The company reaffirmed its 2025 earnings guidance of $4.00-$4.20 per share with a 4-6% EPS growth outlook. Key highlights include: obtaining rights-of-way for a 260-mile, $350 million transmission expansion in Wyoming; serving new all-time peak load in Wyoming Electric with nearly 10% growth driven by data centers; and seeking $35 million in new annual revenues in Nebraska. Operating income increased to $205.0 million from $193.3 million YoY. The company expects to serve 500 megawatts of data center demand by 2028, doubling earnings contribution to over 10%. New rates became effective in Colorado Electric, providing $17.5 million in annual revenue. Wyoming enacted wildfire mitigation legislation protecting utilities from liability when following approved plans.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) has filed a rate review application with the Nebraska Public Service Commission, seeking $34.9 million in new annual revenue to cover infrastructure and operational costs. The utility company has invested over $453 million in natural gas infrastructure since its last rate filing in 2020, serving more than 304,000 Nebraska customers across 300 communities. The application includes rolling in $18.5 million of rider revenue, bringing the total annual base rate revenue increase to $53.4 million. The company's request is based on a capital structure of 50.52% equity and 49.48% debt, with a 10.50% return on equity. Black Hills Corp. aims to implement interim rates by August 1, 2025, with new rates expected in Q1 2026. Additionally, the company seeks to renew its System Safety and Integrity Rider (SSIR) to support accelerated pipeline replacement initiatives.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.676 per share for common shareholders of record as of May 16, 2025, with payment scheduled for June 1, 2025. The company will release its 2025 first quarter earnings after market close on May 7, 2025, followed by a live conference call and webcast on May 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT.

Black Hills Corp. operates as a customer-focused utility company serving 1.35 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) has announced it will release its 2025 first-quarter earnings report after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The company will host a live conference call and webcast the following day, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the financial results.

The utility company serves 1.35 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Interested participants can join the Q&A session through the company's conference registration system, while a listen-only webcast with presentation slides will also be available. A replay of the broadcast will be accessible for up to one year through the company's investor relations website.