Black Hills Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Black Hills has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.2%, while the Integrated Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 7.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.6% per year. Black Hills's return on equity is 7.7%, and it has net margins of 12.6%.
Key information
4.17%
Earnings growth rate
0.96%
EPS growth rate
| Integrated Utilities Industry Growth | 5.10% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.65% |
| Return on equity | 7.68% |
| Net Margin | 12.62% |
| Next Earnings Update | 06 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Black Hills: Plug Your Portfolio Into Strong Utility Returns
Apr 29
BKH: Merger Approval And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have lifted the price target on Black Hills to $83.00 from $81.20, citing updated assumptions around fair value, profit margins, and future P/E expectations supported by recent upbeat research and rating changes. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have raised price targets in several steps, which signals greater confidence in Black Hills' valuation relative to where the stock has been trading.BKH: Dividend Progress And Merger Approval Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have made a small adjustment to the Black Hills price target to $81.20. This reflects updated assumptions around future revenue growth and profit margins following a series of recent target hikes and an upgrade from several firms.BKH: Dividend Momentum And Major Transmission Project Will Support Future Returns
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Black Hills has shifted from $80.50 to $81.25, reflecting recent target increases from multiple firms as analysts factor in revised assumptions for revenue, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Black Hills centers on recalibrated price targets and an upgrade in rating, with analysts adjusting their views as they revisit assumptions for earnings power and valuation multiples.BKH: Dividend Increases And Project Completion Will Support Steady Future Return Profile
Analysts have increased their price targets on Black Hills by $2, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that remain broadly consistent with prior estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to modest upward revisions in fair value estimates for Black Hills, with price targets adjusted by US$2.BKH: Dividend Growth And Project Execution Will Support Balanced Future Return Potential
Analysts have lifted their Black Hills price target by $2, citing updated expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to updated revenue expectations as support for a slightly higher intrinsic value, even with a more conservative assumed P/E multiple.Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.703
Feb 13
Earnings Report: Black Hills Corporation Missed Revenue Estimates By 7.0%
Feb 08BKH: Dividend Increase And Wyoming Project Completion Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Black Hills from $75.75 to $80.50, pointing to updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as key drivers behind the higher price target. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher fair value estimate of $80.50 as better aligned with their updated discount rate assumptions, suggesting the shares may be more fairly priced against the company’s perceived risk profile.Black Hills' (NYSE:BKH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Jan 29BKH: Ready Wyoming And Nebraska Settlement Will Support Measured Long Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Black Hills slightly higher to around $75.75, with the change supported by updated fair value work and a modestly lower forward P/E assumption informed by recent Street research, including a $2 target move cited in BofA commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher fair value work and the revised target around $75.75 as consistent with execution that they see as broadly in line with current expectations.BKH: Ready Wyoming And Nebraska Rate Case Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Black Hills steady at about $76.50 per share, citing only minor tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions that did not materially shift their overall price target view. What's in the News Completed the 260 mile Ready Wyoming electric transmission project, a US$350 million expansion that connects Black Hills' electric systems in South Dakota and Wyoming.BKH: Nebraska Rate Settlement Will Support Steady Fundamentals And Future Multiples
Narrative Update on Black Hills Analyst Price Target The analyst price target for Black Hills has inched higher by approximately $1.50 to about $76.50 per share, as analysts modestly revise assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Nebraska Public Service Commission unanimously approved a settlement for Black Hills Corp.’s natural gas utility subsidiary, authorizing recovery of over $453 million in system investments and operational costs since its 2020 general rate filing (regulatory filing).BKH: Future Multiples Will Likely Edge Higher While Fundamentals Stay Balanced
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Black Hills to approximately $75.00 from about $73.50, reflecting slightly higher assumed future valuation multiples while keeping growth and margin expectations effectively unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: increased slightly from approximately $73.50 to about $75.00 per share.BKH: Merger Integration Will Present Opportunities While Risks Remain Balanced
Analysts have maintained their price target for Black Hills at $73.50, citing stable financial outlooks and consistent performance metrics as the basis for their unchanged assessment. Valuation Changes Fair Value remains unchanged at $73.50 per share.BKH: Merger Will Bring Integration Opportunities And Potential Execution Risks Ahead
Analysts have raised their fair value price target for Black Hills from $69.75 to $73.50, citing the anticipated accretive effects and positive outlook resulting from the recently announced all-stock merger of equals. Analyst Commentary Following the announcement of the all-stock merger between Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy, analysts have weighed both the potential upsides and risks associated with the deal.Merger Of Equals Will Create A Leading Regional Utility Platform
The analyst fair value target for Black Hills has increased from $68.50 to $69.75, as analysts cite the positive impact of the recently announced all-stock merger of equals with NorthWestern Energy in their revised assessment. Analyst Commentary Analysts have provided updated perspectives on Black Hills in light of the proposed all-stock merger with NorthWestern Energy.Hyperscale Demand And Renewables Will Transform Future Energy
The consensus price target for Black Hills has increased to $68.50, primarily reflecting a sharp upward revision in forecast revenue growth despite a notable decline in net profit margin. What's in the News Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy Group announced an all-stock, tax-free merger to create a leading regional regulated utility with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $7.8 billion; CEO Linn Evans will retire following transaction close.Earnings Working Against Black Hills Corporation's (NYSE:BKH) Share Price
Jul 25Return Trends At Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) Aren't Appealing
Jun 11Black Hills: Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching, Another Dividend King
Feb 21Black Hills Corporation: Double Digit Upside Potential
Jan 15Black Hills Is Still A Buyable Dividend King Now
Nov 21Why I Am Reducing Black Hills Stock From Buy To Hold
Nov 13Black Hills: It's Not Too Late To Buy This Dividend King Now
Sep 18
Investing In Renewable Resources And Innovative Energy Models
Investment in energy infrastructure and a move towards renewable resources supports future revenue growth and operational efficiencies.Black Hills Corporation: The Time To Buy This Dividend King Is Now
Jul 11Black Hills Corporation Continues As Solid Investment
Jun 07Black Hills Corporation: Dividend King To Benefit From Population Growth
Apr 13Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Black Hills 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 Dec 25 | 2,310 | 292 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,272 | 285 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,243 | 284 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,207 | 280 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,128 | 273 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,122 | 255 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,128 | 276 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,137 | 276 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,331 | 262 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,531 | 255 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,586 | 245 | -1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,649 | 255 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,552 | 258 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,323 | 257 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,241 | 266 | -4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,139 | 258 | -1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,949 | 237 | -1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,873 | 243 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,839 | 235 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,793 | 231 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,697 | 228 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,688 | 220 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,667 | 195 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,674 | 189 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,735 | 199 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,758 | 218 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,755 | 224 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,777 | 234 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,754 | 265 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,708 | 242 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,722 | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,708 | 251 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,680 | 194 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,655 | 212 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,653 | 197 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,636 | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,539 | 137 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,427 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,366 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,313 | -26 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,261 | 142 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,364 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,364 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BKH has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: BKH's current net profit margins (12.6%) are lower than last year (12.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BKH's earnings have grown by 4.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BKH's earnings growth over the past year (6.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (4.2% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: BKH earnings growth over the past year (6.8%) did not outperform the Integrated Utilities industry 7.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: BKH's Return on Equity (7.7%) 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 | 2026/05/03 03:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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
Black Hills Corporation is covered by 14 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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| James Thalacker | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Edward DeArias | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Ross Fowler | BofA Global Research |