BKH

Black Hills Corporation is rated Buy, supported by a robust 600 MW data center load from Microsoft and Meta already in the financial plan. BKH expects the initial 600 MW to drive over 10% of consolidated EPS growth from 2028, with minimal capital outlay required for this tranche. The remaining 2.5+ GW prospective pipeline, including a 1.8 GW hyperscale project, offers significant optionality but is not yet included in earnings estimates.

Reaffirms 2026 adjusted earnings guidance in the range of $4.25 to $4.45 per share, excluding merger-related costs Served new all-time peak load at Wyoming Electric driven primarily by growing large-load demand Progressing toward completion of multiple definitive agreements for a 1.8 GW data center project in Wyoming Completed regulatory requirements to receive new wildfire liability protections in South Dakota and Wyoming On track to close merger with NorthWestern Energy pending approval from Montana as the final condition for closing RAPID CITY, S.D., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Lead, South Dakota--(Newsfile Corp. - July 29, 2026) - Dakota Gold Corp. (NYSE American: DC) ("Dakota Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce leadership changes designed to support the Company's next phase of growth as it advances the Richmond Hill Gold Project ("Richmond Hill" or the "Project") through development and toward production. Dr. Robert Quartermain, C.M.

RAPID CITY, S.D., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on the common stock at a meeting held July 28, 2026.

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RAPID CITY, S.D., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) will announce its 2026 second-quarter earnings after the market closes Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, and will host a live conference call and webcast at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, to discuss the company's financial results.

Lead, South Dakota--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - Dakota Gold Corp. (NYSE American: DC) ("Dakota Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to report additional assay results from its 2026 Drill Campaign at the Richmond Hill Oxide Heap Leach Gold Project ("Richmond Hill" or the "Project"). The 2026 Drill Campaign is now complete, and totalled 17,273 meters of infill, expansion, and geotechnical drilling across 112 holes.

RAPID CITY, S.D., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the release of its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress toward emissions reduction goals, strategic infrastructure investments and innovative solutions to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective energy across the communities it serves.

Black Hills Corporation is reaffirmed as a Buy, trading at a 12% discount to a $82 fair value estimate. The merger with NorthWestern Energy is on track for 2026, enhancing BKH's growth profile and asset footprint. BKH projects robust adjusted EPS growth of 6.3% annually, supported by secular demand drivers and a $4.7B capex plan.

RAPID CITY, S.D., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Colorado electric utility has filed a rate review application with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission requesting recovery of the necessary capital infrastructure and operational costs required to deliver safe, reliable electric service to over 102,000 customers in Southern Colorado.