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MDU Resources Group (MDU)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Gas · NYSE

MDU Resources Group (MDU) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Gas industry. It has a market capitalization of $3.92B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.0 and a free-cash-flow yield of -7.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 6.7%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Sell, 3.4 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.
AI scorecard
Sell · 3.4/10
Negative, at the mild end of Sell. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Trailing · -8.4% over 12 months ex. last
Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-42.7%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$3.92B
Trailing P/E20.0
Price / book1.3
Price / sales2.1
FCF yield-7.8%
Dividend yield3.1%
Gross margin34.8%
Operating margin17.0%
Net margin10.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)+6.7%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+2.4%
EPS growth (YoY)-38.0%
FCF/share growth (YoY)—
Beta0.4
ExchangeNYSE
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities Regulated Gas

MDU earnings

Next report: Feb 4, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.39). Beat the EPS estimate in 1 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 5, 2026 $0.08 $0.10 -20.0% —
Q2 2026 Aug 6, 2026 $0.09 $0.09 +0.0% $375.30M
Q1 2026 May 7, 2026 $0.39 $0.40 -2.5% $605.98M
Q4 2025 Feb 5, 2026 $0.37 $0.36 +2.8% $534.01M

MDU analyst price target

Median target $23.00 from 8 analysts, ranging $21.00 – $25.00.

Utilities Regulated Gas peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
ATO Atmos Energy $29.27B 20.4
NI NiSource $21.18B 22.1
UGI UGI $7.94B 12.7
SWX Southwest Gas $6.62B 23.3
BKH Black Hills $6.47B 19.7
NJR New Jersey Resources $5.51B 14.9
SR Spire $5.25B 18.5
OGS ONE Gas $5.09B 16.6
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Recent Congressional trades

MDU Resources Group trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
John Hoeven Senate Sell $100,001 - $250,000 —
John Hoeven Senate Buy $100,001 - $250,000 —

MDU FAQ

Is MDU a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates MDU Resources Group Sell (3.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is MDU's P/E ratio?
MDU Resources Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.0.
When does MDU report earnings?
MDU Resources Group's next scheduled report is on Feb 4, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.39.
What is the MDU price target?
The median analyst price target from 8 analysts is $23.00, with a range of $21.00 – $25.00.
Is MDU Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads MDU Resources Group as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does MDU pay a dividend?
Yes — MDU Resources Group's dividend yield is 3.1%.