Should I buy or sell MDU Resources Group stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MDU Resources Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MDU shares. View MDU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have MDU shares performed in 2024?

MDU Resources Group's stock was trading at $19.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MDU stock has increased by 19.2% and is now trading at $23.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is MDU Resources Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our MDU earnings forecast .

How can I listen to MDU Resources Group's earnings call?

MDU Resources Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 2:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were MDU Resources Group's earnings last quarter?

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.14 billion for the quarter. MDU Resources Group had a net margin of 8.35% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.84%.

How often does MDU Resources Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MDU Resources Group?

MDU Resources Group declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a dividend of $0.125 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.12%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 13th. Read our dividend analysis for MDU .

Is MDU Resources Group a good dividend stock?

MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.12%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MDU will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MDU .

What ETFs hold MDU Resources Group's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) stock in their portfolio include First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) , Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF (XMLV) , Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF (XMVM) , First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund (FXR) , Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV) , iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV) , Hypatia Women CEO ETF (WCEO) and First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FNK) .

What is Terry D. Hildestad's approval rating as MDU Resources Group's CEO?

10 employees have rated MDU Resources Group Chief Executive Officer Terry D. Hildestad on Glassdoor.com . Terry D. Hildestad has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of MDU Resources Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other MDU Resources Group investors own include AT&T (T) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Altria Group (MO) , Pfizer (PFE) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and General Electric (GE) .

Who are MDU Resources Group's major shareholders?

MDU Resources Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.93%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.09%), Register Financial Advisors LLC (0.07%), First PREMIER Bank (0.02%), CWM LLC (0.01%) and Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Dale Rosenthal, Daniele Addis, Nicole A Kivisto and Thomas S Everist . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of MDU Resources Group?

Shares of MDU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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MDU Resources Group (MDU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$23.60

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50-Day Range: $19.89
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52-Week Range: $18.04
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Volume: 752,177 shs
Average Volume: 1.29 million shs
Market Capitalization: $4.81 billion

P/E Ratio: 11.57
Dividend Yield: 2.12%
Price Target: N/A

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MDU Resources Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
1.43% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -6.31
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.10
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$8,456 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.67%
From $1.50 to $1.60 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.07 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

55th out of 90 stocks

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry

9th out of 18 stocks

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Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for MDU Resources Group.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.43% of the float of MDU Resources Group has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
MDU Resources Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in MDU Resources Group has recently increased by 14.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
MDU Resources Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.12%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
MDU Resources Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of MDU Resources Group is 24.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, MDU Resources Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.25% next year. This indicates that MDU Resources Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
MDU Resources Group has received a -43.70% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Mdu Resources in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Construction of roads", "Construction of natural gas pipelines", "Construction of airports", "Construction of bridges", "Natural gas distribution equipment", and "Natural gas distribution equipment maintenance" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for MDU Resources Group is -6.31.

3.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
MDU Resources Group has a news sentiment score of 1.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for MDU Resources Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
15 people have searched for MDU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added MDU Resources Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, MDU Resources Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $8,456.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.00% of the stock of MDU Resources Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
71.44% of the stock of MDU Resources Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for MDU Resources Group are expected to grow by 6.67% in the coming year, from $1.50 to $1.60 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of MDU Resources Group is 11.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.12.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of MDU Resources Group is 11.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 75.69.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
MDU Resources Group has a PEG Ratio of 2.62. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
MDU Resources Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.65. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About MDU Resources Group Stock (NYSE:MDU)

MDU Resources Group, Inc. engages in the regulated energy delivery, and construction materials and services businesses in the United States. It operates through four segments: Electric, Natural Gas Distribution, Pipeline, and Construction Services. The Electric segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming; and operates 3,400 miles of transmission lines, 4,800 miles of distribution lines, and 82 transmission and 298 distribution substations. The Natural Gas Distribution segment distributes natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming; and supplies related value-added services. The Pipeline segment provides natural gas transportation and underground storage services through a regulated pipeline system primarily in the Rocky Mountain and northern Great Plains regions; and cathodic protection and other energy-related services. The Construction Services segment offers electrical and mechanical contracting services, including the construction and maintenance of electrical and communication wiring and infrastructure, fire suppression systems, mechanical piping, and services; transmission and distribution contracting services, comprise construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical, and gas and communication infrastructure; and manufactures and supplies transmission and distribution lines construction equipment and tools. It serves manufacturing, commercial, industrial, transportation, institutional, and renewable and government customers, as well as utilities. MDU Resources Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.

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MDU Stock News Headlines

April 11, 2024 | prnewswire.com

MDU Resources to Webcast First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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MDU Resources Group, Inc.: MDU Resources Files Confidential Form 10 for Planned Late 2024 Spinoff of Construction Services Business

March 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 72% of the company

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MDU Resources Files Confidential Form 10 for Planned Late 2024 Spinoff of Construction Services Business

March 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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March 15, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

MDU Resources Group, Inc.: MDU Construction Services Group Rebrands to Everus Construction Group; Spinoff Remains on Track for Late 2024

March 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

MDU Resources Affirms 2024 Financial Guidance; Updates Long-Term Earnings Outlook

March 13, 2024 | msn.com

MDU Construction Services rebrands to Everus Construction Group

March 13, 2024 | prnewswire.com

MDU Construction Services Group Rebrands to Everus Construction Group; Spinoff Remains on Track for Late 2024

March 13, 2024 | prnewswire.com

MDU Resources Affirms 2024 Guidance, Updates Long-Term Earnings Per Share Guidance

March 11, 2024 | prnewswire.com

MDU Resources Celebrates 100 Years With Analyst and Investor Day, Ringing Closing Bell at NYSE

March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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MDU Resources Group Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues Lag

February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

MDU Resources Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

February 15, 2024 | prnewswire.com

MDU Resources Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

February 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

February 9, 2024 | msn.com

MDU Resources Group Unveils 2023 Earnings Update

February 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Q4 2023 MDU Resources Group Inc Earnings Call

February 8, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

MDU Resources Group, Inc.: MDU Resources Reports Robust Growth in 2023; Initiates Guidance for 2024

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

MDU Resources (MDU) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Decrease Y/Y

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/08/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend: 3/13/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/01/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Sub-Industry: Multi-Utilities
Current Symbol: NYSE:MDU
CUSIP: 55269010
CIK: 67716
Web: www.mdu.com
Phone: (701) 530-1000
Fax: 701-222-7606
Employees: 9,145
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.04
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.55
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.71
P/E Growth: 2.62
Net Income: $414.71 million
Net Margins: 8.35%
Pretax Margin: 11.59%
Return on Equity: 8.84%
Return on Assets: 3.18%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.77
Current Ratio: 1.27
Quick Ratio: 1.19

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $4.66 billion
Price / Sales: 1.03
Cash Flow: $2.55 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.25
Book Value: $14.27 per share
Price / Book: 1.65

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 203,890,000
Free Float: 201,849,000
Market Cap: $4.80 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.78

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Key Executives

Ms. Nicole A. Kivisto (Age 51)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $875.52k
Mr. Jason L. Vollmer (Age 47)
VP, CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $906.34k
Mr. Jeffrey S. Thiede (Age 62)
President & CEO of MDU Construction Services Group, Inc
Comp: $1.31M
Stephanie A. Sievert
VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
Ms. Margaret A Link (Age 57)
VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Paul R. Sanderson
VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Laura Lueder
Manager of Communications & Public Affairs
Ms. Anne M. Jones (Age 60)
VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Garret Senger
Chief Utilities Officer of Cascade Natural Gas Corp., Inter. Gas Comp & Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Mr. Rob L. Johnson
President of WBI Energy, Inc.

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MDU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell MDU Resources Group stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MDU Resources Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MDU shares.
View MDU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have MDU shares performed in 2024?: MDU Resources Group's stock was trading at $19.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MDU stock has increased by 19.2% and is now trading at $23.60.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is MDU Resources Group's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
View our MDU earnings forecast.
How can I listen to MDU Resources Group's earnings call?: MDU Resources Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 2:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were MDU Resources Group's earnings last quarter?: MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.14 billion for the quarter. MDU Resources Group had a net margin of 8.35% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.84%.
How often does MDU Resources Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MDU Resources Group?: MDU Resources Group declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a dividend of $0.125 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.12%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 13th.
Read our dividend analysis for MDU.

Is MDU Resources Group a good dividend stock?: MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.12%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MDU will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for MDU.
What ETFs hold MDU Resources Group's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) stock in their portfolio include First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR), Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF (XMLV), Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF (XMVM), First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund (FXR), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), Hypatia Women CEO ETF (WCEO) and First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FNK).
What is Terry D. Hildestad's approval rating as MDU Resources Group's CEO?: 10 employees have rated MDU Resources Group Chief Executive Officer Terry D. Hildestad on Glassdoor.com. Terry D. Hildestad has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of MDU Resources Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other MDU Resources Group investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Verizon Communications (VZ), Altria Group (MO), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and General Electric (GE).
Who are MDU Resources Group's major shareholders?: MDU Resources Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.93%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.09%), Register Financial Advisors LLC (0.07%), First PREMIER Bank (0.02%), CWM LLC (0.01%) and Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Dale Rosenthal, Daniele Addis, Nicole A Kivisto and Thomas S Everist.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of MDU Resources Group?: Shares of MDU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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