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MDU Resources

18.41 USD
-0.04
0.22%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
18.70
+0.29
1.58%
1 day
-0.22%
5 days
4.60%
1 month
-0.75%
3 months
14.14%
6 months
28.20%
Year to date
2.62%
1 year
75.50%
5 years
63.50%
10 years
105.01%
 

About: MDU Resources Group Inc operates in five business segments, which includes: Electric segment, which generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming; The natural gas distribution segment distributes natural gas in those states, as well as in Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington; The pipeline segment provides natural gas transportation and underground storage services through a regulated pipeline system in the Rocky Mountain and northern Great Plains regions of the United States; The construction services segment provides a full spectrum of construction services through its electrical and mechanical and transmission and distribution specialty contracting services.

Employees: 9,145

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

2,767% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $8.72M | Put options by funds: $304K

56% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 56 | Existing positions closed: 36

13% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q2] → 9 (+1) [Q3]

6% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.92B [Q2] → $4.14B (+$221M) [Q3]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 382 [Q2] → 397 (+15) [Q3]

2% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 128 | Existing positions reduced: 131

2.51% less ownership

Funds ownership: 76.53% [Q2] → 74.02% (-2.51%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$17
8%
downside
Avg. target
$17.50
5%
downside
High target
$18
2%
downside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
52% 1-year accuracy
37 / 71 met price target
2%downside
$18
Hold
Initiated
8 Jan 2025
B of A Securities
Dariusz Lozny
100% 1-year accuracy
1 / 1 met price target
8%downside
$17
Buy
Upgraded
5 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about MDU published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
MDU Resources to Webcast Year-End 2024 Earnings Conference Call
BISMARCK, N.D. , Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) will webcast its year-end 2024 earnings conference call at 2 p.m.
MDU Resources to Webcast Year-End 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
MDU vs. ATO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Utility - Gas Distribution stocks are likely familiar with MDU Resources (MDU) and Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
MDU vs. ATO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
3 Gas Distribution Stocks to Watch From a Flourishing Industry
Increased natural gas export volumes and regular investment in pipelines are driving the Zacks Gas Distribution industry's near-term prospects. Utilities with stable infrastructure like ATO, MDU and NJR can provide reliable services to customers and benefit from a positive industry outlook.
3 Gas Distribution Stocks to Watch From a Flourishing Industry
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
MDU Resources Reveals $3.1B Capital Plan to Boost Infrastructure
MDU raises its investment plan to $3.1 billion for 2025-2029. With this, MDU aims to support its growing customer base and modernize infrastructure.
MDU Resources Reveals $3.1B Capital Plan to Boost Infrastructure
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
NorthWestern Energy Welcomes New Board Member
BUTTE, Mont. & SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that its board of directors recently elected David L. Goodin as a director to a term commencing Dec. 1, 2024. Goodin brings extensive utility operations and executive experience to the independent board. Goodin has over 40 years of experience in the utility industry with MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU). On Jan. 5, 2024, he retired as MDU's president an.
NorthWestern Energy Welcomes New Board Member
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
MDU Resources Group Announces Increased Capital Investment Plan for 2025-2029
BISMARCK, N.D. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) announced today that it plans to make capital investments totaling $3.1 billion from 2025 through 2029, a 15% increase from 2024-2028.
MDU Resources Group Announces Increased Capital Investment Plan for 2025-2029
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Dividend Income: Lanny's October 2024 Summary
Big Oil with BHP Billiton came big with a massive dividend. Canadian Imperial, one of the big 6 Canadian banks, sent a massive $210 dividend my way. There are a few less names now in 2024 than 2023, such as MDU Resources and Haleon.
Dividend Income: Lanny's October 2024 Summary
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
MDU Resources Welcomes Vernon Dosch to Board of Directors
BISMARCK, N.D. , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) today announced that its board of directors has elected Vernon A.
MDU Resources Welcomes Vernon Dosch to Board of Directors
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
MDU Resources Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
BISMARCK, N.D. , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) today declared a quarterly dividend on the company's common stock of 13 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
MDU Resources Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
MDU Resources Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y
MDU reports better-than-expected third-quarter earnings. Management raises its 2024 regulated energy delivery earnings upward.
MDU Resources Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y
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