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MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU)

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MDU Resources Group Inc operates in three business segments, which include the 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 majority of its revenues is generated from the Natural Gas distribution segment.

Company Info

SIC1400
Composite FIGIBBG000BNX3R4
CIK0000067716
IPOSep 20, 1948
Sectormining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (no fuels)

Highlights

Market Cap$4.36B
EPS$0.36
P/E Ratio59.49
Revenue$1.33B
Gross Profit$1.26B
Net Income$73.24M
Employees2,096
WSO204,382,821
Phone701-530-1000

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Analysis

Share Price Chart

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MDU Resources Group, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Returns By Period

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) has returned 9.11% so far this year and 38.26% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MDU has achieved an annualized return of 11.19%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.

MDU

1M-0.33%
6M20.11%
YTD9.11%
1Y38.26%
5Y11.88%
10Y11.19%

Benchmark (SPY)

1M-2.61%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20264.96%1.08%0.44%3.04%
2025-1.66%-0.63%-2.03%1.90%1.06%-2.91%3.79%-5.73%10.14%7.69%11.56%-7.53%
2024-0.96%10.84%16.34%-1.87%2.14%-0.59%6.82%-4.50%7.28%5.29%27.48%-10.12%
20231.38%3.31%-3.82%-4.54%-0.14%2.35%5.18%-8.00%-4.77%-4.56%3.63%3.34%
2022-5.11%-8.60%-0.56%-3.77%5.88%-1.39%5.89%5.83%-9.05%2.70%9.61%-4.14%
2021-0.42%6.24%10.83%5.79%-0.27%-7.52%0.63%1.42%-8.06%3.36%-11.71%11.30%
2020-0.40%-6.76%-22.99%9.40%0.42%1.79%-5.79%12.48%-4.13%5.60%3.83%5.15%
20198.12%2.96%-2.38%1.16%-2.87%3.99%3.64%0.67%4.95%2.85%0.52%2.38%
2018-1.96%-0.79%6.75%0.43%-1.14%2.79%1.12%6.25%-7.72%-2.80%4.01%-10.14%
20172.84%-7.32%0.92%-1.39%1.11%-3.39%0.11%2.58%-4.24%4.99%1.64%-4.07%
20163.78%14.01%5.22%0.17%-1.87%7.98%3.35%6.51%3.42%

Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.

Sharpe ratio

-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00SPY: 0.92MDU: 1.12

Sortino ratio

-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00SPY: 1.40MDU: 1.56

Omega ratio

0.501.001.502.00MDU: 1.21SPY: 1.22

Calmar ratio

0.002.004.006.00SPY: 1.20MDU: 2.31

Martin ratio

0.001.003.00MDU: 0.31SPY: 0.42

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of MDU compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Volatility Chart

The current MDU Resources Group, Inc. volatility is 1.46%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.

Income Statement

The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.

202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)7.62B7.04B7.83B9.66B8.91B8.05B7.68B6.99B6.33B6.28B6.63B7.81B7.06B6.68B6.56B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)2.77B2.69B2.91B3.59B3.38B3.08B2.85B2.57B2.43B2.32B2.40B3.13B2.82B2.65B2.78B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)----------124.04M115.74M32.74M--
Equity (USD)2.77B2.69B2.91B3.59B3.38B3.08B2.85B2.57B2.43B2.32B2.52B3.25B2.86B2.65B2.78B
Other Non-current Liabilities (USD)1.49B1.38B1.55B1.75B1.69B1.80B---------
Long-term Debt (USD)2.68B2.29B2.30B2.84B2.74B2.21B2.24B2.11B1.71B1.79B-----
Noncurrent Liabilities (USD)4.16B3.67B3.85B4.59B4.44B4.01B1.74B1.58B1.53B1.55B1.53B1.77B1.58B1.57B1.60B
Other Current Liabilities (USD)501.59M493.26M515.01M733.77M531.40M446.63M363.77M558.54M500.53M389.70M637.17M586.02M379.94M462.10M561.53M
Wages (USD)34.67M35.26M85.51M88.66M81.90M90.63M99.27M69.01M-------
Accounts Payable (USD)148.97M150.07M475.22M657.17M478.93M426.26M403.39M358.51M312.33M279.96M310.47M382.67M404.96M388.02M337.23M
Current Liabilities (USD)685.22M678.60M1.08B1.48B1.09B963.52M866.43M986.05M812.86M669.66M947.64M968.69M784.90M850.12M898.75M
Liabilities (USD)4.85B4.35B4.93B6.07B5.53B4.97B4.84B4.42B3.91B3.97B4.11B4.56B4.21B4.03B3.78B
Other Non-current Assets (USD)1.09B1.03B1.35B1.54B1.58B1.52B----1.29B1.08B1.00B1.04B1.06B
Intangible Assets (USD)--2.00M17.53M22.58M25.50M15.25M10.82M3.84M5.93M7.34M9.84M13.10M17.13M20.84M
Fixed Assets (USD)5.96B5.34B5.12B6.09B5.76B5.17B4.92B4.58B4.08B3.93B4.31B5.53B4.93B4.50B4.29B
Noncurrent Assets (USD)7.05B6.37B6.47B7.65B7.36B6.72B1.32B1.09B1.05B1.25B5.61B6.62B5.94B5.55B5.36B
Other Current Assets (USD)274.75M347.02M333.55M318.58M268.59M172.19M182.69M173.88M116.38M108.96M177.21M200.84M121.23M132.54M274.18M
Inventory (USD)39.05M44.94M87.39M387.53M335.61M291.17M278.41M287.31M226.58M238.27M253.73M300.81M282.39M317.42M274.21M
Accounts Receivable (USD)258.63M274.30M942.78M1.31B946.74M873.99M836.61M722.95M727.03M630.24M590.11M693.32M713.07M678.12M646.25M
Current Assets (USD)572.44M666.26M1.36B2.01B1.55B1.34B1.30B1.18B1.07B977.48M1.02B1.19B1.12B1.13B1.19B
Assets (USD)7.62B7.04B7.83B9.66B8.91B8.05B7.68B6.99B6.33B6.28B6.63B7.81B7.06B6.68B6.56B

News and Insights

What a $75 Million Exit From MDU Might Signal Amid a 24% One-Year Rally

Corvex Management sold its entire 4.18 million share position in MDU Resources Group (worth $74.5 million) in Q4 2025, reallocating capital toward higher-growth holdings like Illumina and Amazon. The exit reflects a preference for asymmetric growth over the predictability of regulated utilities, despite MDU's solid fundamentals including 16% rate base growth and a $3.1 billion capital plan through 2030.

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MDU Resources Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

MDU Resources Group Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The board continues to target a long-term dividend payout ratio of 60% to 70% of earnings.

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MDU Resources Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

MDU Resources Group declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share, maintaining its previous dividend rate. The dividend will be payable on Jan. 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of Dec. 11, 2025.

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MDU Resources (MDU) Q3 2025 Earnings Transcript

MDU Resources reported Q3 2025 earnings of $18.4 million, raising its EPS guidance to $0.90-$0.95. The company saw record pipeline segment earnings and continued progress on utility infrastructure and data center load agreements, with strategic investments in wind farm and pipeline projects.

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MDU Resources Announces Increased Quarterly Dividend

MDU Resources Group increased its quarterly dividend by 7.7% to 14 cents per share, maintaining its 87-year record of uninterrupted dividend payments and demonstrating commitment to stockholder value.

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ECG IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RESPECTED LAW FIRM, Encourages Everus Construction Group, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important June 3 Deadline in Securities Class Action – ECG

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, is reminding Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG) investors who purchased stock between October 31, 2024 and February 11, 2025 or held MDU Resources Group, Inc. stock and acquired ECG stock in the spinoff, to secure counsel before the June 3, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities class action lawsuit.

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MDU Resources Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

MDU Resources Group, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share on its common stock, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on July 1, 2025 to stockholders of record as of June 12, 2025.

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ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Everus Construction Group, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – ECG

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG) for making false and/or misleading statements during the class period from October 31, 2024 to February 11, 2025. Investors who purchased ECG stock during this period or held MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) stock and acquired ECG stock in the spinoff may be eligible for compensation.

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ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Everus Construction Group, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – ECG

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG) for making false and/or misleading statements during the class period from October 31, 2024 to February 11, 2025. Investors who purchased ECG stock during this period or held MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) stock and acquired ECG stock in the spinoff may be eligible for compensation.

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MDU Resources Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

MDU Resources Group, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of 13.0 cents per share on its common stock, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on April 1 to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2025.

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