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)
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.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
4.96%
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%
2023
1.38%
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%
2019
8.12%
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%
2017
2.84%
-7.32%
0.92%
-1.39%
1.11%
-3.39%
0.11%
2.58%
-4.24%
4.99%
1.64%
-4.07%
2016
3.78%
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
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
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.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
7.62B
7.04B
7.83B
9.66B
8.91B
8.05B
7.68B
6.99B
6.33B
6.28B
6.63B
7.81B
7.06B
6.68B
6.56B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
2.77B
2.69B
2.91B
3.59B
3.38B
3.08B
2.85B
2.57B
2.43B
2.32B
2.40B
3.13B
2.82B
2.65B
2.78B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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.
The Motley Fool•Jonathan Ponciano
AI Insight
While the $75M exit by Corvex is negative in isolation, the article emphasizes MDU's solid fundamentals remain unchanged: 16% YoY rate base growth, $190.4M net income, and a transformative year post-Everus spinoff. The exit reflects investor preference shift rather than company deterioration.
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.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
The company maintained its dividend at 14 cents per share with no change from the previous quarter, indicating stable operations and consistent shareholder returns. However, the lack of increase suggests no growth momentum, and the neutral stance reflects the maintenance of status quo rather than positive or negative developments.
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.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
The company maintained its consistent dividend and reaffirmed its long-term dividend payout target of 60-70% of earnings, indicating stable financial performance without significant positive or negative signals
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.
The Motley Fool•Motley Fool Transcribing
AI Insight
Raised earnings guidance, record pipeline segment performance, strategic infrastructure investments, and continued customer growth indicate strong operational performance
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.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
Company increased quarterly dividend, highlighted long-term dividend consistency, and expressed confidence in business strategy, indicating financial strength and shareholder commitment
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.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•
AI Insight
The article mentions MDU Resources Group in the context of investors who held their stock and acquired Everus Construction Group stock in a spinoff, without any indication of issues with MDU Resources Group itself.
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.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
The article announces an unchanged quarterly dividend, which suggests the company's financial position is stable but not necessarily growing.
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.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•
AI Insight
The article mentions that investors who held MDU Resources stock and acquired Everus Construction stock in the spinoff may be eligible for compensation, but does not provide any additional information about MDU Resources.
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.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Rosen, National Trial Lawyers
AI Insight
The article mentions that investors who held MDU Resources Group, Inc. stock and acquired Everus Construction stock in the spinoff may be eligible for compensation, indicating that MDU Resources is not the primary focus of the lawsuit.
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.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
The article announces a regular quarterly dividend payment, which is a neutral event for the company as it is an expected and routine corporate action.