MDU Resources Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
MDU Resources Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -16.3%, while the Gas Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 5.5% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 30.8% per year. MDU Resources Group's return on equity is 6.9%, and it has net margins of 10.2%.
Key information
-16.35%
Earnings growth rate
-16.72%
EPS growth rate
| Gas Utilities Industry Growth | 10.04% |
| Revenue growth rate | -30.76% |
| Return on equity | 6.90% |
| Net Margin | 10.21% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
MDU: EPS Guidance And Neutral Street Stance Will Shape Future P/E
Analysts have made a small adjustment to the MDU Resources Group price target. The updated view reflects modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a slightly lower future P/E, following recent mixed target changes and a neutral initiation on the stock.
MDU: Evolving Price Views And 2026 EPS Outlook Will Shape Risk Balance
MDU Resources' analyst price target has been nudged higher by about $0.17 to roughly $22.17 as analysts factor in recent updates to their fair value estimate and slightly adjusted assumptions for growth, margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on MDU Resources Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with price targets adjusted both higher and lower over the past few months.MDU: Tighter Price Views And 2026 EPS Guidance Will Shape Risk Balance
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on MDU Resources Group in a narrow range, with a $1 cut from one firm and a $4 increase from another. These changes reflect updated views on fair value and earnings multiples, while keeping core assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E essentially unchanged.MDU: Mixed Research Views And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have adjusted the MDU Resources Group price target to $22.00, a change of $1.20. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following recent research that includes both a $1 cut at BofA and a $4 increase at Citi.MDU: Equity Raise And EPS Guidance Will Shape Future P E Expectations
Analysts have fine tuned their view on MDU Resources Group, with the consensus price target moving slightly as firms adjusted their outlook in response to changes such as Citi's recent $4 increase and BofA's $1 reduction, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around MDU Resources Group highlight a mixed but increasingly cautious tone, as price targets are adjusted to reflect updated views on revenue, margins and acceptable P/E levels.MDU: Equity Raise And EPS Guidance Will Shape Balanced P E Expectations
Narrative Update on MDU Resources Group The analyst price target for MDU Resources Group has shifted by a few dollars as analysts reassessed their models using updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations cited in recent research from firms including BofA and Citi, which moved their targets by $1 and $4 respectively. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on MDU Resources Group reflects a mixed setup, with some bearish analysts trimming expectations while others see room for improved valuation.Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:MDU) Yearly Report
Feb 08
Near-Term Outlook For MDU Resources Is Good, Not Great
Feb 08MDU: Updated Equity Raise And EPS Guidance Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on MDU Resources Group by $4 to reflect modestly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping their fair value estimate essentially unchanged at $20.00. Analyst Commentary While the higher price target reflects updated assumptions, bearish analysts are still flagging areas where they see risk around MDU Resources Group’s current valuation and execution path.MDU: Future Capex Plans And Funding Costs Set Up Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for MDU Resources Group from $18.00 to $20.00 per share, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, funding costs and sector capex trends reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Street research on MDU Resources Group has recently highlighted a more constructive stance on the shares, with higher price targets framed around updated expectations for capital spending and funding costs across the utilities group.
MDU: Transmission Expansion And Capital Cycle Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly trimmed their fair value estimate for MDU Resources Group from $24.00 to $23.00, citing a higher discount rate, partly offset by stronger expected revenue growth, expanding profit margins, and a lower future P E multiple that still supports incremental upside versus recent Street price target increases to about $22.00. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on MDU Resources Group, with bullish analysts highlighting improving sector fundamentals and company specific execution.MDU: Pipeline Expansion And Equity Offering Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts nudged their price target on MDU Resources Group modestly higher, lifting fair value from $20.50 to $20.80 as they factor in a slightly richer future earnings multiple supported by an improving utilities capex backdrop and increasingly visible pipeline upside. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain broadly constructive on MDU Resources Group, highlighting an improving growth and return profile supported by pipeline expansion and a more favorable utilities capex cycle, but views diverge on how much of this upside is already reflected in the current valuation.MDU: Pipeline Projects And Equity Raise Will Shape Future Utility Profile
Analysts nudged their price target on MDU Resources slightly higher to $22 from $20, reflecting modestly lower perceived cost of capital and steady expectations for mid single digit earnings growth, supported by visible pipeline upside and a favorable utilities capex backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a generally constructive but balanced view on MDU Resources, with bullish analysts highlighting re-rated upside tied to capital deployment and pipeline projects, while more cautious voices point to relative value constraints versus higher growth peers in the utilities space.MDU: Future Pipeline Projects And Capital Spending Will Shape Utility Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for MDU Resources Group by $2 to $22. They cite a positive industry outlook, as well as expectations for increased capital expenditures and improved cost of capital in the utility sector.MDU: Capital Expenditure And Pipeline Projects Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
The analyst price target for MDU Resources Group has increased by $2 to $22. Analysts cite a positive utilities sector outlook and anticipated capital expenditure growth as key factors supporting the updated valuation.Analyst Commentary Highlights Upgraded Targets and Mixed Outlook for MDU Resources Group
The analyst price target for MDU Resources Group increased from $20.00 to $22.00. This reflects growing optimism amid positive sector updates as well as expectations for stronger capital spending and reduced capital costs.US Infrastructure And Pipeline Expansion Will Shape Future Energy
Analysts have raised MDU Resources Group’s price target to $20.00, citing improving visibility of pipeline project upside, attractive core business valuation, and differentiated 6–8% expected earnings growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite compelling value in MDU’s core business at current share levels.MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.14
Aug 18MDU 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 16Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,875 | 191 | -1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,877 | 185 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,851 | 183 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,845 | 189 | -4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,758 | 181 | -4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | -496 | 131 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 215 | 194 | -5 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 962 | 321 | -6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,803 | 330 | -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 | 1,747 | 117 | -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 |
Quality Earnings: MDU has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MDU's current net profit margins (10.2%) are lower than last year (10.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MDU's earnings have declined by 16.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MDU's earnings growth over the past year (5.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-16.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: MDU earnings growth over the past year (5.7%) did not outperform the Gas Utilities industry 15.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: MDU's Return on Equity (6.9%) 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 | 2026/04/30 19:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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. 7 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 |