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Southwest Gas plans $6.3B in capital investments through 2030, targeting 9.5-11.5% annual rate-base growth and 12-14% adjusted EPS rise.

Activist investor Starboard Value has its eye on making some serious changes to construction company Knife River and the stock market has approved of the first effort. Knife River stock rose 4.3% to $53.66 in premarket trading on Thursday after Starboard Value said it has taken a significant stake in the company, and that if shareholder returns don’t improve the board should consider a sale. Shares of Knife River declined 7.9% on Wednesday and have fallen 27% this year.

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a significant stake in construction company Knife River with plans to push the company to improve its margins or explore a sale, according to people familiar with the matter. Bismarck, N.D.-based Knife River has a market capitalization of about $3 billion, with its stock down nearly 30% this year. Knife River produces construction materials including the crushed stone, sand and gravel used to make asphalt and concrete.

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ATO's $26 billion investment plan through fiscal 2030, backed by rate recovery and demand growth, supports its 6-8% EPS growth outlook.

MDU Resources (MDU) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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This article first appeared on GuruFocus. MDU Resources Group Inc (NYSE:MDU) recently announced a total dividend of $0.15 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-10. This includes a $0.15 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-10-01.

Spire's $11.2B investment plan, Tennessee expansion and regulated utility focus aim to support 5-7% long-term adjusted EPS growth.

MDU Resources plans $3.1B in capital investments through 2030 to expand its rate base, meet demand and support 6-8% long-term earnings growth.

ONE Gas (OGS) is back in focus after recent commentary grouped it with Atmos Energy and MDU Resources as a potential beneficiary of rising US natural gas demand and continued infrastructure investment across regulated utility networks. Over the past year, ONE Gas has paired a 10.36% total shareholder return with relatively steady trading. The share price sits at $80.41, and recent modest earnings estimate upgrades and infrastructure spending plans have helped frame the stock as a measured way...

Here is how MDU Resources (MDU) and Pinnacle West (PNW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

In recent days, analysts highlighted that Atmos Energy, ONE Gas, and MDU Resources are set to benefit from rising natural gas demand and ongoing infrastructure investments, supported by disciplined capital spending plans and modest upgrades to earnings estimates. This renewed focus on sector-wide infrastructure investment and a firmer earnings outlook has reinforced investor confidence in ONE Gas despite aging networks and competition from renewables. Now we’ll examine how this improved...

Despite near-term challenges facing the Utility- gas distribution industry, stocks like ATO, OGS and MDU merit attention, supported by disciplined investments to strengthen operations and improving earnings estimates.

MDU Resources has been treading water for the past six months, holding steady at $20.30. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 13.1% gain during that period.

MDU Resources' second quarter saw a positive market reaction, as the company delivered year-on-year sales growth and exceeded Wall Street’s profit expectations despite missing on revenue. Management highlighted the impact of new rates, ongoing customer growth, and increased retail sales volumes across its regulated utility and pipeline businesses. CEO Nicole Kivisto pointed to the Badger Wind Farm and the advancement of infrastructure projects, such as the Bakken East pipeline, as contributors t

Data center demand and pipeline expansion drive $21.3M net income surge.

Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.

Why MDU Resources Group Stock Is Back on Investor Radars MDU Resources Group (MDU) is drawing fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results along with an update on major infrastructure projects and earnings guidance, giving investors new information on both operations and growth plans. See our latest analysis for MDU Resources Group. At a share price of US$20.55, MDU Resources Group has seen its 90 day share price return decline 9.83%, while a 3.42% year to date share price gain...

In August 2026, MDU Resources Group, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of US$375.3 million and net income of US$21.24 million, while reaffirming full-year 2026 earnings guidance of US$0.93 to US$1.00 per share. The company also filed new shelf registrations totaling about US$231.51 million for employee stock ownership plan offerings and highlighted progress on long-term utility and pipeline projects, underlining how employee participation and infrastructure...

Energy and construction materials company MDU Resources (NYSE:MDU) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales rose 6.8% year on year to $375.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was 29.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $21.3 million, or $0.10 per share, up from $13.7 million, or $0.07 per share, a year earlier, as new utility rates, customer growth, renewable investments and higher retail sales volumes supported results. For the first six mon

Moby summary of MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

MDU Resources Group Inc (MDU) beats expectations with $0.42 EPS, reaffirms guidance, and progresses toward its Construction Materials separation by Q1 2027.

MDU's Q2 earnings rise 28.6% and beat estimates as revenues increase and key infrastructure projects advance.

MDU Resources (MDU) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +12.50% and -5.73%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Energy and construction materials company MDU Resources (NYSE:MDU) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales rose 6.8% year on year to $375.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was 29.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

SWX misses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, but lower costs lift operating income as it advances a major Great Basin expansion.

ONE Gas Q2 earnings beat estimates as new rates and lower interest expense lift profits despite weaker revenues and a sharp drop in sales volumes.

Spire (SR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -8.33% and +5.61%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

MDU Resources (MDU) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of MDU Resources (NYSE:MDU) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 energy products and services earnings season.