MDU Resources (MDU) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
MDU Resources (MDU) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Zacks Investment Research9/11/2026Positive
MDU
MDU Resources Group IncNYSEUTILITIESUTILITIES - REGULATED GAS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$3.95B
P/E Ratio
19.96
EPS
$0.94
Beta
0.38
52W High
$22.66
52W Low
$16.91
50-Day MA
$19.98
200-Day MA
$20.69
Dividend Yield
3.00%
Profit Margin
10.70%
Forward P/E
17.33
PEG Ratio
2.36
About MDU Resources Group Inc
MDU Resources Group, Inc. is involved in the regulated power supply and construction materials and services businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.83B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $636.04M |
| EBITDA | $524.04M |
| Operating Margin | 12.50% |
| Return on Equity | 6.89% |
| Return on Assets | 2.65% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $8.89 |
| Book Value | $13.91 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.33 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 2.16 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.516 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.79 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 47.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | $210.35M |
| Float | $209.16M |
| % Insiders | 0.45% |
| % Institutions | 94.31% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
17.08%
HV 20-Day
15.89%
HV 30-Day
16.14%
HV 60-Day
17.80%
HV Rank
3.2%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($23.62 target)
1
Strong Buy5
Buy3
HoldLatest News
Bakken Project Adding Promise For MDU Resources (Rating Upgrade)
MDU Resources Group is upgraded to a cautious Buy, supported by regulatory wins, renewable investments, and pipeline project momentum. MDU delivered higher net income despite revenue declines, reaffirming FY 2026 EPS guidance of $0.93–$1.00 and targeting 6–8% long-term EPS growth. Recent regulatory outcomes, a 3.6% dividend hike, and progress on the Bakken East pipeline underpin MDU's improved outlook.
Seeking Alpha9/2/2026Positive
Can MDU's Capital Investments Drive Long-Term Earnings Growth?
MDU Resources plans $3.1B in capital investments through 2030 to expand its rate base, meet demand and support 6-8% long-term earnings growth.
Zacks Investment Research8/28/2026Positive
Has MDU Resources Group (MDU) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Here is how MDU Resources (MDU) and Pinnacle West (PNW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research8/25/2026Positive
3 Gas Utility Stocks Poised to Gain Despite Industry Challenges
Despite near-term challenges facing the Utility- gas distribution industry, stocks like ATO, OGS and MDU merit attention, supported by disciplined investments to strengthen operations and improving earnings estimates.
Zacks Investment Research8/24/2026Positive
Dividend Announcements: August 8-14, 2026
In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. This week, 12 stocks announced dividend increases, while one announced a 52% dividend cut. BMI stands out with a 10% dividend increase, an excellent quality score of 8.04, a very safe dividend, and a valuation with 11.97% upside. CBOE leads dividend hikes with a 19.44% increase, a top-quality score of 8.64, and robust dividend safety metrics.
Seeking Alpha8/17/2026Positive
MDU Resources Announces Increased Quarterly Dividend
BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) has increased the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 14.5 cents per share, for an annualized dividend of 56 cents per share.
PRNewsWire8/13/2026Neutral
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha8/6/2026Neutral
MDU Resources Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
MDU's Q2 earnings rise 28.6% and beat estimates as revenues increase and key infrastructure projects advance.
Zacks Investment Research8/6/2026Positive
MDU Resources (MDU) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
MDU Resources (MDU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago.
Zacks Investment Research8/6/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 9/26/2026