Otter Tail Past Earnings Performance
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Otter Tail has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.9%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 6.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3% per year. Otter Tail's return on equity is 14.7%, and it has net margins of 21.3%.
Key information
11.87%
Earnings growth rate
11.64%
EPS growth rate
| Electric Utilities Industry Growth | 6.28% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.05% |
| Return on equity | 14.70% |
| Net Margin | 21.34% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 13
OTTR: Neutral Outlook Will Balance Steady EPS Visibility Against Execution And Governance Risks
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Otter Tail up from $86.50 to $90.50, citing expectations of steadier profitability and a slightly lower future P/E multiple, even as recent ratings have become more cautious. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a split view on Otter Tail, with some analysts tempering their stance while others see reasons to stick with a steady, valuation-focused case.Narrative Update • Apr 27
OTTR: Neutral Outlook Will Weigh Steady Fair Value Against Execution And Governance Changes
Analysts kept the fair value estimate for Otter Tail steady at $86.50. This reflects a neutral stance supported by recent research that initiated coverage without a clear catalyst to shift underlying assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, or future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 11
OTTR: Neutral Outlook Will Balance Earnings Guidance With Execution And Legal Forum Risks
Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Otter Tail steady at $86.50. This reflects a neutral stance that aligns with recent Street research citing a balanced risk and reward profile.Narrative Update • Mar 28
OTTR: Neutral Outlook Will Weigh Dividend Strength Against Execution And Rate Risks
Analysts have raised their price target on Otter Tail from $83 to $86.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that support a more balanced but still neutral view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research keeps a neutral stance on Otter Tail, with the updated US$86.50 price target presented as reflecting a more finely balanced risk and reward profile.Seeking Alpha • Feb 18
Otter Tail: Cyclical Pain, Long-Term Gain (Upgrade)
Summary Otter Tail Corporation is upgraded to Buy as regulated utility strength outweighs cyclical headwinds in Plastics and Manufacturing. OTTR's electric utility segment drives growth via $1.9B capex, 10% rate base CAGR target, and competitive rates supporting a 430MW data center pipeline. Plastics faces continued earnings pressure, with management forecasting a 36% drop in 2026 and recovery not expected until 2028. OTTR shares trade at a 36% P/E discount to sector, with downside risks largely priced in and upside potential from utility execution and data center demand. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 16
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Otter Tail Corporation's (NASDAQ:OTTR) Low P/E
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may...Analysis Article • Jan 28
Otter Tail's (NASDAQ:OTTR) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.5775
Otter Tail Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTTR ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 10th of...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Otter Tail Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTTR ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Improved Earnings Required Before Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) Shares Find Their Feet
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.3x Otter Tail Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTTR ) may be sending bullish...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Improved Earnings Required Before Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) Shares Find Their Feet
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • May 11
Results: Otter Tail Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Last week, you might have seen that Otter Tail Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTTR ) released its first-quarter result to the...Analysis Article • May 03
Returns At Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Are On The Way Up
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Seeking Alpha • Mar 29
Otter Tail: Returning To More-Normal Levels Of Manufacturing Profitability
Summary Otter Tail Corporation's unique combination of utility and manufacturing has historically provided consistent cash flows, outperforming many pure utility companies in stability. Despite recent manufacturing segment weakness, Otter Tail's electric utility business remains robust, with planned infrastructure investments expected to drive future earnings growth. Otter Tail benefited from above-normal manufacturing profitability during the post-pandemic recovery, but this appears to be falling off now. The company's low debt levels compared to peers ensure financial stability, even as manufacturing profits normalize post-pandemic. Current stock valuation reflects anticipated earnings decline, suggesting no immediate bargain, but a hold for existing investors due to stable utility prospects. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 08
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Otter Tail Corporation's (NASDAQ:OTTR) Earnings Yet
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...Analysis Article • Feb 03
We Think Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jan 16
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Otter Tail's (NASDAQ:OTTR) Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Jan 01
Here's Why Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Nov 26
Otter Tail Corporation's (NASDAQ:OTTR) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may...Analysis Article • Nov 08
Earnings Beat: Otter Tail Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
It's been a good week for Otter Tail Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTTR ) shareholders, because the company has just released...Analysis Article • Oct 08
We Think Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 20
Do Otter Tail's (NASDAQ:OTTR) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
New Narrative • Sep 04
Regulatory Hurdles And Unfavorable Conditions Threaten Future Growth And Margins
Regulatory and weather-related challenges in the electric segment could hinder Otter Tail's future growth in earnings and capital expenditure efficiency.Analysis Article • Jul 26
Otter Tail Corporation's (NASDAQ:OTTR) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Otter Tail Corporation's ( NASDAQ:OTTR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.3x might make it look like a buy...Seeking Alpha • Jul 23
Otter Tail Corporation: Currently Benefiting From Unsustainable Trends
Summary Otter Tail Corporation is a unique electric utility operating in rural areas of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The company's non-utility manufacturing operations are currently providing it with abnormally high profitability. This will probably fall off at some point. Otter Tail Corporation's financials show a strong balance sheet with low debt, reasonable valuation, and stable interest expenses compared to peers. The first-quarter earnings of the electric utility were adversely impacted by the winter months and should rise as the weather gets hotter. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 11
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...Analysis Article • Jun 09
Does Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • May 24
Is Now The Time To Put Otter Tail (NASDAQ:OTTR) On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • May 09
Results: Otter Tail Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Investors in Otter Tail Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTTR ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.5% to close at US$92.73...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Here's Why Shareholders Will Not Be Complaining About Otter Tail Corporation's (NASDAQ:OTTR) CEO Pay Packet
Key Insights Otter Tail's Annual General Meeting to take place on 8th of April Salary of US$806.0k is part of CEO Chuck...Seeking Alpha • Feb 22
Otter Tail: Plastics Profits Might Not Be As Strong In 2024
Summary Otter Tail has had strong plastics profits in recent years given favorable industry conditions as the plastics segment earned $4.66 per share in 2022 and $4.47 per share in 2023. Given the beginning of normalization, management expects plastic segment profits of $2.62 per share on the low end and $2.81 per share on the high end for 2024. Management ultimately estimates an eventual normalized plastics segment earnings of around $1.10 per share. If plastics profits normalize, Otter Tail might be fully valued. I rate Otter Tail a 'Hold' as in 'sideline'. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Otter Tail makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,314 | 280 | 81 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,304 | 276 | 79 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,299 | 279 | 76 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,312 | 286 | 75 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,321 | 295 | 74 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,331 | 302 | 70 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,342 | 305 | 66 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,362 | 311 | 64 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,357 | 306 | 62 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,349 | 294 | 62 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,336 | 278 | 114 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,362 | 271 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,424 | 275 | 85 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,460 | 284 | 69 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,492 | 294 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,424 | 262 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,310 | 218 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,197 | 177 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,090 | 144 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,010 | 127 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 917 | 102 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 890 | 96 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 879 | 98 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 872 | 86 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 908 | 85 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 920 | 87 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 925 | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 924 | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 921 | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 916 | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 902 | 87 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 891 | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 876 | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 849 | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 839 | 71 | 9 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 820 | 68 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 811 | 67 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 804 | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 796 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 799 | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 783 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 780 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 784 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 781 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: OTTR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: OTTR's current net profit margins (21.3%) are lower than last year (22.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: OTTR's earnings have grown by 11.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: OTTR's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: OTTR had negative earnings growth (-5.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Electric Utilities industry average (9.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: OTTR's Return on Equity (14.7%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/19 05:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Otter Tail Corporation is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Parker | Baird |
| Nathan Bates | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Matvey Tayts | Freedom Broker |