NYSE:BKH Black Hills (BKH) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This Sector (From DTI) (Ad) Free BKH Stock Alerts $52.45 +0.72 (+1.39%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$51.80▼$52.5650-Day Range$50.98▼$54.6052-Week Range$46.43▼$66.85Volume536,415 shsAverage Volume551,402 shsMarket Capitalization$3.58 billionP/E Ratio13.38Dividend Yield4.96%Price Target$55.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Black Hills alerts: Email Address Black Hills MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.4% Upside$55.80 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.25% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.48Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.31Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.2.35 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector67th out of 90 stocksElectric Services Industry27th out of 39 stocks 0.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBlack Hills has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.80, and is based on no buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageBlack Hills has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.25% of the outstanding shares of Black Hills have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBlack Hills has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Black Hills has recently decreased by 7.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBlack Hills is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.08%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBlack Hills has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Black Hills is 66.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next 0.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBlack Hills has received a -58.74% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Black Hills in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Retail for natural gas", "Electricity retailing", and "Natural gas distribution services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Black Hills is -6.48. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBlack Hills has a news sentiment score of 0.31. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Black Hills this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for BKH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Black Hills to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Black Hills insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.61% of the stock of Black Hills is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.71% of the stock of Black Hills is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Black Hills is 13.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Black Hills is 13.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 76.06.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBlack Hills has a P/B Ratio of 1.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide! About Black Hills Stock (NYSE:BKH)Black Hills Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities. The Electric Utilities segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 222,000 electric utility customers in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming; and owns and operates 1,394 megawatts of generation capacity and 9,106 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. The Gas Utilities segment distributes natural gas to approximately 1,116,000 natural gas utility customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming; owns and operates 4,663 miles of intrastate gas transmission pipelines; 42,514 miles of gas distribution mains and service lines; seven natural gas storage sites; and approximately 50,000 horsepower of compression and 516 miles of gathering lines. It also constructs and maintains customer owned gas infrastructure facilities for gas transportation customers; and provides appliance repair services to residential utility customers, as well as electrical system construction services to large industrial customers. In addition, the company produces electric power through wind, natural gas, and coal-fired generating plants; and coal at its coal mine located near Gillette, Wyoming. Black Hills Corporation was incorporated in 1941 and is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.Read More BKH Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BKH Stock News HeadlinesApril 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comNative American-led nonprofit says it bought 40 acres in the Black Hills of South DakotaA Native American-led nonprofit says it has purchased about 40 acres of land in South Dakota's Black Hills areaApril 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comBlack Hills Corp. Recommends 400 MW of New Renewable Resources in ColoradoApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders May Not Be So Generous With Black Hills Corporation's (NYSE:BKH) CEO Compensation And Here's WhyApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBlack Hills Corp. Confirms Details for its Annual Meeting of ShareholdersApril 13, 2024 | msn.comHideaway Hills gypsum mine sinkhole case reopensApril 13, 2024 | msn.comForest Service planting trees in southern Black HillsApril 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comBlack Hills Corp. Schedules 2024 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference CallApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 10, 2024 | msn.comLost in the Black Hills? We have tips to help you get foundApril 10, 2024 | msn.comBlack Hills Energy alerts about impostor utility workersApril 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBlack Hills Co. (NYSE:BKH) Receives Average Recommendation of "Reduce" from BrokeragesApril 8, 2024 | msn.comWinter storm in northern Black Hills to bring 1 to 2 feet of snowApril 3, 2024 | msn.comBlack Hills Energy reminds Nebraskans to dig safe this springApril 3, 2024 | incomeinvestors.comBlack Hills Stock a Dividend Aristocrat That Yields 5%April 3, 2024 | fool.com3 Utility Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in AprilApril 2, 2024 | msn.comBlack Hills National Cemetery honors unaccompanied veterans with ceremonyApril 2, 2024 | msn.comMountain lions prowl near Black Hills cabinMarch 31, 2024 | msn.comWeather advisory issued for the Black Hills areas Saturday and SundayMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comBlack Hills National Cemetery hosted a Commemoration Ceremony for Vietnam Veterans on “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.”March 29, 2024 | msn.comGold Rush Burger Battle: cooking competition features northern Black Hills’ top restaurantsMarch 29, 2024 | fool.com3 Dividend-Paying Energy Stocks to Buy at a DiscountMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBKH- An Electric and Gas Utility that Has Earned "Dividend King" StatusMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors five-year losses continue as Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) dips a further 3.5% this week, earnings continue to declineMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comLet's talk business in Pueblo: Real estate market struggles continue, Black Hills names VPMarch 17, 2024 | fool.comLooking for Decades of Passive Income? 2 High-Yield Stocks to Buy NowMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comPower is back on for 98% of Black Hills Energy customersSee More Headlines Receive BKH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Black Hills and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend2/15/2024Dividend Payable3/01/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:BKH CUSIP09211310 CIK1130464 Webwww.blackhillscorp.com Phone(605) 721-1700Fax605-348-4748Employees2,874Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$55.80 High Stock Price Target$62.00 Low Stock Price Target$49.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.4%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.92 Trailing P/E Ratio13.38 Forward P/E Ratio13.45 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$262.20 million Net Margins11.25% Pretax Margin12.94% Return on Equity8.09% Return on Assets2.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.15 Current Ratio0.70 Quick Ratio0.56 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.33 billion Price / Sales1.54 Cash Flow$7.97 per share Price / Cash Flow6.58 Book Value$48.62 per share Price / Book1.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares68,290,000Free Float67,873,000Market Cap$3.58 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.64 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Linden R. Evans (Age 61)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.87MMs. Kimberly F. Nooney (Age 52)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.11MMr. Erik D. Keller (Age 60)Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Comp: $764.12kMr. Brian G. Iverson (Age 61)Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Comp: $1.06MMs. Marne M. Jones (Age 50)Senior Vice President of Utilities Comp: $1.16MMr. Jerome E. NicholsDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Todd Jacobs (Age 55)Senior Vice President Growth and Strategy Ms. Amy K. Koenig (Age 50)VP of Governance, Corporate Secretary & Deputy General Counsel Mr. Courtney HebertVP, Corporate Controller & Chief Risk OfficerMr. Tom StevensVP & TreasurerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsOtter TailNASDAQ:OTTRPNM ResourcesNYSE:PNMCompanhia Paranaense de Energia - COPELNYSE:ELPAlgonquin Power & UtilitiesNYSE:AQNEnel ChileNYSE:ENICView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsFarmers & Merchants Investments Inc.Sold 22,855 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.109%Diversified Trust CoSold 3,727 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.054%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 7,451 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.019%Hexagon Capital Partners LLCBought 319 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.001%First National Bank Sioux FallsSold 1,400 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.012%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BKH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Black Hills stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Black Hills in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" BKH shares. View BKH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Black Hills' stock price target for 2024? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Black Hills' stock. Their BKH share price targets range from $49.00 to $62.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $55.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BKH or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BKH shares performed in 2024? Black Hills' stock was trading at $53.95 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BKH stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $52.45. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Black Hills? Black Hills saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,900,000 shares, a drop of 7.6% from the March 15th total of 3,140,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 573,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.1 days. View Black Hills' Short Interest. When is Black Hills' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our BKH earnings forecast. How can I listen to Black Hills' earnings call? Black Hills will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 9th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Black Hills' earnings last quarter? Black Hills Co. (NYSE:BKH) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 8th. The utilities provider reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.06 by $0.11. The utilities provider earned $591.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $863.67 million. Black Hills had a net margin of 11.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.09%. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.11 EPS. How often does Black Hills pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Black Hills? Black Hills declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 26th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.65 per share on Friday, March 1st. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 15th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.63. Read our dividend analysis for BKH. Is Black Hills a good dividend stock? Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.08%. BKH has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 66.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for BKH. What ETFs hold Black Hills' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) stock in their portfolio include Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF (TPMN), Roundhill S&P Dividend Monarchs ETF (KNGS), ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL), Trajan Wealth Income Opportunities ETF (TWIO), ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF (TMDV), Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS) and ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV). What guidance has Black Hills issued on next quarter's earnings? Black Hills issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 28th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.800-4.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.890. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Linn Evans' approval rating as Black Hills' CEO? 9 employees have rated Black Hills Chief Executive Officer Linn Evans on Glassdoor.com. Linn Evans has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Black Hills own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Black Hills investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Altria Group (MO), United Technologies (UTX), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Coca-Cola (KO), Procter & Gamble (PG) and Bank of Hawaii (BOH). Who are Black Hills' major shareholders? Black Hills' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. (0.11%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.09%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (0.08%), Diversified Trust Co (0.05%), First PREMIER Bank (0.04%) and AdvisorNet Financial Inc (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Rebecca B Roberts, Richard Kinzley, Stuart A Wevik and Stuart A Wevik. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Black Hills? Shares of BKH 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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