MDU Resources Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
MDU Resources Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.7%, while the Gas Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 6.9% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 4.6% per year. MDU Resources Group's return on equity is 12.9%, and it has net margins of 8.9%.
Key information
3.7%
Earnings growth rate
3.1%
EPS growth rate
| Gas Utilities Industry Growth | 10.0% |
| Revenue growth rate | -4.6% |
| Return on equity | 12.9% |
| Net Margin | 8.9% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Earnings Working Against MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Share Price Following 44% Dive
Nov 02
MDU Resources: A Hidden Gem Powering Strong Returns And Growth
Oct 19MDU 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 10MDU Resources Group Stock Is A Hold Pending The Second Separation
Oct 14MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Sep 01MDU Resources: A Dividend Aristocrat With Upside Potential
Jul 21MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) Analysts Just Slashed This Year's Estimates
Jun 02MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.2225
May 21MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.2225
May 07MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Apr 04MDU Resources declares $0.2225 dividend
Feb 16MDU Resources Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Feb 08These 4 Measures Indicate That MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Is Using Debt Extensively
Feb 08MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Jan 03MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Nov 21Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How MDU Resources Group 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,447 | 394 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,397 | 410 | -5 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,441 | 497 | -6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,657 | 480 | -6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,844 | 414 | -8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,846 | 378 | -6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,765 | 266 | -8 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,442 | 251 | -8 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,562 | 233 | -8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 5,146 | 330 | -7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 5,560 | 394 | -6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,454 | 243 | -7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 5,623 | 403 | -6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 5,624 | 417 | -5 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 5,563 | 417 | -5 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 5,533 | 391 | -4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 5,526 | 373 | -4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 5,502 | 356 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 5,443 | 320 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 5,337 | 335 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 5,168 | 316 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 4,885 | 288 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 4,646 | 269 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 4,532 | 269 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 4,487 | 309 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 4,479 | 291 | -1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 4,482 | 291 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 4,443 | 284 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 4,294 | 235 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 4,230 | 234 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 4,207 | 236 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 4,129 | 232 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 4,130 | 222 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 4,119 | 207 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 4,013 | 187 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 4,014 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 4,046 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 4,060 | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 4,075 | 171 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 4,115 | 184 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 4,251 | 217 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 4,324 | 237 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 4,432 | 254 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 3,920 | 168 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: MDU has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MDU's current net profit margins (8.9%) are higher than last year (8.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MDU's earnings have grown by 3.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MDU's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: MDU had negative earnings growth (-4.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Gas Utilities industry average (4.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: MDU's Return on Equity (12.9%) 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 | 2024/12/22 03:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
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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 16 analysts. 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Gary Hovis | Argus Research Company |
| David Parker | Baird |
| Richard Gross | Barclays |