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MDU Resources Group, Inc.

MDU Mid Cap

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas

Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC

$21.11
+0.96% today
52W: $15.76 – $22.98
52W Low: $15.76 Position: 74.1% 52W High: $22.98

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
22.95x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
20.13x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
2.44x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
13.81x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
2.65%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$4.4B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
-10.2%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
10.48%
Net profit margin
ROE
6.73%
Return on Equity
Beta
0.38
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
6.34%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
1,747,579
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Fair
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
Buy
7 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$23.29
+10.31% upside
Target Range
$21.00 – $28.00

About the Company

MDU Resources Group, Inc. engages in the regulated energy delivery businesses in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Electric, Natural Gas Distribution, and Pipeline. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming through approximately 3,400 miles of transmission and 4,900 miles of distribution lines, as well as 86 transmission and 299 distribution substations. The company also distributes natural gas in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming through approximately 22,000 miles of distribution and 540 miles transmission systems; and supplies related value-added services. In addition, it provides natural gas transportation and underground storage services thro

Sector: Utilities Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas Country: United States Employees: 2,096 Exchange: NYQ

MDU Resources Group, Inc. Stock at a Glance

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) is currently trading at $21.11 with a market capitalization of $4.4B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 22.95x, with a forward P/E of 20.13x. The 52-week range spans from $15.76 to $22.98; the current price is 8.1% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at -10.2%. The net profit margin stands at 10.48%.

💰 Dividend

MDU Resources Group, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share, representing a yield of 2.65%. The payout ratio stands at 59.78%.

📊 Analyst Rating

7 analysts rate MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) on consensus: Buy. The average price target is $23.29, implying +10.31% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $21.00 to $28.00.

MDU Resources Group, Inc.: The Investment Case in Detail

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) operates in the Utilities — specifically Utilities - Regulated Gas — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bear Case

Revenue is contracting at -10.2% year-over-year — until that trend reverses, valuation is exposed to further downgrades.

What to Watch Next

  • The forward P/E of 20.13x is meaningfully below the trailing 22.95x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Analyst consensus: Buy
  • Solid dividend yield of 2.65%
Weaknesses
  • Revenue shrinking (-10.2% YoY)
  • Negative free cash flow

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$21.85
-3.39% vs. price
200-Day MA
$20.10
+5.02% vs. price
Below 52W High
−8.1%
$22.98
Above 52W Low
+33.9%
$15.76

Price shows short-term weakness (below 50d MA) but is still in a longer-term uptrend (above 200d MA).

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
0.38 · Defensive
Moves less than the overall market
Short Interest
6.34% · Elevated
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
89.41 · Moderate
Total debt / equity

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior, elevated short interest (6.34%).

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $21.85
200-Day MA: $20.10
Volume: 766,347
Avg. Volume: 1,747,579
Short Ratio: 4.97
P/B Ratio: 1.52x
Debt/Equity: 89.41x
Free Cash Flow: $-432,695,744

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
2.65%
Annual Rate
$0.56
Payout Ratio
59.78%

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