MDU Resources Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
MDU Resources Group's CEO is Nicole Kivisto, appointed in Jan 2024, has a tenure of 1.75 years. total yearly compensation is $5.63M, comprised of 17.2% salary and 82.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.17% of the company’s shares, worth $6.34M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5 years and 1.2 years respectively.
Key information
Nicole Kivisto
Chief executive officer
US$5.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 17.16% |
| CEO tenure | 1.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.14
Aug 18
MDU Resources Refocuses Post-Spinoff
Aug 13MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Jul 12These 4 Measures Indicate That MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Is Using Debt Extensively
Jun 24MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.13
May 18MDU Resources: Powerful Tailwinds, And The Market Knows It
Apr 13MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Apr 03Here's Why MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Mar 15MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.13
Feb 17MDU Resources: Power-Packed Opportunity For Income And Growth Investors
Jan 28Earnings Working Against MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Share Price Following 44% Dive
Nov 02MDU Resources: A Hidden Gem Powering Strong Returns And Growth
Oct 19
Everus Spin-Off And Utility Challenges Signal Dark Clouds Over Future Growth And Profitability
The tax-free spin-off of the Construction Services business and revised revenue guidance for Everus introduce market uncertainty and project execution risks.MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 36% Above Its Share Price
Sep 19MDU Resources Group's (NYSE:MDU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Sep 04MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13
Aug 19MDU Resources Group's (NYSE:MDU) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations
Aug 16MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
Jul 16Is MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) A Risky Investment?
Jun 13MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Mar 31MDU Resources Group: Spinoff Could Lead To Positive Margin Improvements
Jan 11MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Dec 25MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Dec 02MDU Resources Group's (NYSE:MDU) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
Nov 10CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$183m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$189m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$6m | US$966k | US$181m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$178m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$194m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$321m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$550k | US$330m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$414m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$378m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$266m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$530k | US$117m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$233m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$330m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$394m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$508k | US$243m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$403m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$417m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$417m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$2m | US$487k | US$391m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$373m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$356m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$320m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$455k | US$335m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$316m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$288m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$269m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$1m | US$430k | US$269m |
Compensation vs Market: Nicole's total compensation ($USD5.63M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.10M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Nicole's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Nicole Kivisto (52 yo)
Ms. Nicole A. Kivisto serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at MDU Resources Group, Inc. since January 6, 2024. She served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Montana-Dakota Uti...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.8yrs | US$5.63m | 0.17% $ 6.3m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 8.1yrs | US$2.86m | 0.12% $ 4.6m | |
| Chief Human Resources | 9.8yrs | US$1.37m | 0.048% $ 1.8m | |
| Chief Utilities Officer | 1.8yrs | US$1.42m | 0.041% $ 1.5m | |
| President & CEO of Everus Construction Group | 13.8yrs | US$1.86m | 0.14% $ 5.1m | |
| President of WBI Energy | 2.3yrs | US$1.27m | 0.048% $ 1.8m | |
| Chief Accounting & Regulatory Affairs Officer | 8.1yrs | no data | 0.034% $ 1.3m | |
| Chief Information Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.0086% $ 323.2k | |
| Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | 1yr | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Everus Construction | no data | US$886.64k | no data | |
| Vice President of Accounting & Enterprise information Technology - Everus Construction | 7.8yrs | US$611.19k | no data |
Experienced Management: MDU's management team is seasoned and experienced (5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.8yrs | US$5.63m | 0.17% $ 6.3m | |
| Independent Chairman | 1.9yrs | US$268.85k | 0.0047% $ 176.0k | |
| Independent Director | 24.8yrs | US$410.94k | 0.088% $ 3.3m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$43.34k | 0.0037% $ 137.8k | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$108.37k | 0.0019% $ 72.5k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0015% $ 55.5k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.4yrs | US$176.73k | 0.0027% $ 100.8k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: MDU's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.2 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/09 06:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
MDU Resources Group, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 3 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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| Gary Hovis | Argus Research Company |
| David Parker | Baird |
| Richard Gross | Barclays |