Mdu Resources Stock Price, News & Analysis

MDU Resources (NYSE: MDU) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter. The board reaffirmed a long-term dividend payout target of 60% to 70% of earnings. The dividend is payable on Jan. 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 11, 2025.

The company serves more than 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest and operates a pipeline network of more than 3,800 miles. Contact information for investor relations is provided for further inquiries.

MDU Resources (NYSE: MDU) reported third quarter 2025 results on Nov. 6, 2025, highlighting stronger pipeline performance, higher operating costs in utilities, and narrowed full-year guidance.

Key facts: income from continuing operations rose to $18.4M (Q3 2025) versus $15.6M (Q3 2024); pipeline segment earnings were up 11.3% year-over-year; consolidated operating revenues were $315.1M for the quarter. The company narrowed 2025 EPS guidance to $0.90–$0.95.

Knife River (NYSE: KNF) will host its Q3 2025 earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Financial results for the quarter will be released that morning before the NYSE opens.

A live webcast and presentation slides will be available in the Investors section at investors.kniferiver.com or https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/596649687. To join the live call dial Domestic: 1-800-549-8228 or International: 1-289-819-1520 and use Conference ID 73233. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available after the call.

MDU Resources (NYSE: MDU) will webcast its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Nov. 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The company will release Q3 2025 results before U.S. markets open on the same day. The live webcast and a replay will be available at www.mdu.com under Investors > Events & Presentations (select "Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call").

MDU Resources Group (NYSE: MDU) has received regulatory approval for its planned acquisition of a 49% ownership stake in the Badger Wind Farm. The North Dakota Public Service Commission (NDPSC) granted both an Advanced Determination of Prudence (ADP) and Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for the project.

The investment, valued at approximately $294 million, will give MDU a 122.5 MW stake in the 250 MW wind project near Wishek, North Dakota. The NDPSC has deemed the project prudent up to $295.5 million, including $1.5 million in internal costs. The wind farm is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, supporting MDU's commitment to providing cost-effective energy to its 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest.

MDU Resources Group (NYSE: MDU) has announced a 7.7% increase in its quarterly dividend to 14 cents per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of 56 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 11, 2025.

The company, a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, maintains a target dividend payout ratio of 60-70% of earnings and has achieved an impressive 87-year record of uninterrupted dividends. MDU Resources serves over 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest through its electric utility and natural gas distribution services, while also operating a 3,800-mile natural gas pipeline network.

MDU Resources Group (NYSE: MDU) has announced two strategic appointments to its board of directors, effective August 12, 2025. Charles M. Kelley, former ONEOK senior VP of Natural Gas Pipelines, brings over 40 years of industry experience, having overseen $600 million in capital projects. Tammy J. Miller, former North Dakota lieutenant governor and Border States CEO, joins with significant executive and public service experience, having grown Border States from $485 million to $2.5 billion in annual sales.

Both directors will serve on the Audit Committee, bringing expertise in pipeline development, regulatory strategy, and corporate governance to MDU Resources, which operates a 3,800-mile natural gas pipeline network and serves over 1.2 million utility customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest.

MDU Resources (NYSE:MDU) reported Q2 2025 earnings with net income of $13.7 million ($0.07 per share), compared to $60.4 million ($0.30 per share) in Q2 2024. The company narrowed its 2025 earnings guidance to $0.88-$0.95 per share, maintaining long-term EPS growth expectations of 6-8%.

Key segment performance includes: Electric utility earned $10.4 million with 12% retail sales volume growth driven by data centers; Natural gas distribution reported a $7.4 million seasonal loss; Pipeline segment earned $15.4 million with strong transportation revenue. The company faces challenges from increased operation and maintenance expenses across segments and weather impacts.

MDU continues advancing multiple regulatory proceedings across jurisdictions and executing growth projects, including the Minot Expansion Project and potential Bakken East Project development.