NYSE:BKH Black Hills (BKH) Stock Price, News & Analysis → “The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons (From Vertical Research Advisory) (Ad) Free BKH Stock Alerts $54.60 +0.56 (+1.04%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$54.03▼$54.6350-Day Range$49.65▼$54.6052-Week Range$46.43▼$66.85Volume680,683 shsAverage Volume599,288 shsMarket Capitalization$3.73 billionP/E Ratio13.93Dividend Yield4.76%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/Downside2.2% Upside$55.80 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.60% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.36Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.32Based 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.2.03 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector72nd out of 90 stocksElectric Services Industry31st out of 40 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $55.80, Black Hills has a forecasted upside of 2.2% from its current price of $54.60.Amount of Analyst CoverageBlack Hills has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.60% 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 5.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Black Hills has recently increased by 7.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBlack Hills is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.98%, 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 1.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBlack Hills has received a -49.92% 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 -6.36. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBlack Hills has a news sentiment score of 0.32. 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 0.47 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 11 people have searched for BKH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -48% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added Black Hills to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 800% 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 13.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.39.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Black Hills is 13.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 75.14.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBlack Hills has a P/B Ratio of 1.12. 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 Vertical Research Advisory“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!Click here for all the details now… 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 HeadlinesMarch 29, 2024 | fool.com3 Dividend-Paying Energy Stocks to Buy at a DiscountMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBlack Hills (NYSE:BKH) Downgraded by StockNews.comMarch 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!March 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBKH- An Electric and Gas Utility that Has Earned "Dividend King" StatusMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBlack Hills (NYSE:BKH) Upgraded at StockNews.comMarch 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 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!March 17, 2024 | msn.comPower is back on for 98% of Black Hills Energy customersMarch 16, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comTumwater cruises past Black Hills in EvCo tussleMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comAt height of winter storm, more than 19,000 Black Hills Energy customers were without powerMarch 16, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comBKH Apr 2024 50.000 callMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comBlack Hills Fox newsrooms dishes out their favorite pieMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comConcerns in the last two years over waste pileup across from Black Hills National CemeteryMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comWarning for wildfires in the Black Hills due to weather conditionsMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBlack Hills: Hold Rating Affirmed Amid Financial Recovery and Strategic Operational FocusMarch 8, 2024 | fool.com3 Utility Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in MarchFebruary 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comBlack Hills Corp. Announces Investor Meetings and Reaffirms GuidanceFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comJoin the world of sword fighting with the Black Hills Fencing ClubFebruary 22, 2024 | fool.com2 No-Brainer Utility Stocks to Buy With $500 Right NowFebruary 22, 2024 | fool.com2 No-Brainer Utility Stocks to Buy With $500 Right NowFebruary 20, 2024 | 247wallst.com5 Very Safe High-Yield Utility Dividend Stocks To Buy NowFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBKH May 2024 45.000 callFebruary 18, 2024 | msn.comBlack Hills Adventure Tours receives award exemplifying best customer serviceFebruary 17, 2024 | wsj.comBlack Hills Corp.February 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Conflicted on These Utilities Names: Fluence Energy (FLNC), Black Hills (BKH) and Suburban Propane (SPH)See 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 Payable3/01/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/01/2024Fiscal 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+2.2%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.92 Trailing P/E Ratio13.93 Forward P/E Ratio14.00 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 / Sales1.60 Cash Flow$8.14 per share Price / Cash Flow6.71 Book Value$48.62 per share Price / Book1.12Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares68,290,000Free Float67,873,000Market Cap$3.73 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: $2.09MMr. Erik D. Keller (Age 59)Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Comp: $587.11kMr. Brian G. Iverson (Age 61)Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Comp: $754.79kMs. Kimberly F. Nooney (Age 52)Senior VP & CFO Mr. Jerome E. NicholsDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Todd Jacobs (Age 55)Senior Vice President Growth and Strategy Ms. Marne M. Jones (Age 50)Senior Vice President of Utilities Ms. Amy K. 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MASold 3,551 shares on 3/4/2024Ownership: 0.081%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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Black Hills in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Black Hills' stock. Their BKH share price targets range from $49.00 to $62.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $55.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.2% 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 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BKH shares have increased by 1.2% and is now trading at $54.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Black Hills? Black Hills saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,140,000 shares, an increase of 7.2% from the February 29th total of 2,930,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 562,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.6 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 1st 2024. View our BKH earnings forecast. How were Black Hills' earnings last quarter? Black Hills Co. (NYSE:BKH) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The utilities provider reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.06 by $0.11. The utilities provider earned $591.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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 firm earned $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. Shareholders 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 4.76%. 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 4.98%. 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), ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL), Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS), KFA Value Line Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF (KVLE), Trajan Wealth Income Opportunities ETF (TWIO), Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF (VTWV) and Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). 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 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.98%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.94%), Capital Research Global Investors (4.78%), First Trust Advisors LP (2.12%), Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.72%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.36%). 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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