Black Hills Corp
About: Black Hills Corp is a U.S.-based energy company that operates through its Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities segment. These segments operate in states in the Midwest and mountain regions in the U.S. The company's customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal consumers. These customers are residential. Black Hills derives the majority of its revenue from its utility business group, specifically from gas utilities.
Employees: 2,841
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Funds holding %
of 7,299 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
60% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.4M | Put options by funds: $2.12M
49% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 58 | Existing positions closed: 39
25% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 160 | Existing positions reduced: 128
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 395 [Q4 2024] → 410 (+15) [Q1 2025]
4% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.55B [Q4 2024] → $3.71B (+$155M) [Q1 2025]
0.05% more ownership
Funds ownership: 84.86% [Q4 2024] → 84.91% (+0.05%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$68
21%
upside
Avg. target
$68
21%
upside
High target
$68
21%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
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0 negative
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BMO Capital Edward DeArias | 21%upside $68 | Outperform Initiated | 13 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about BKH published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 days ago
Black Hills Corp. Receives Approval For 99 MW Dispatchable Generation Resource in South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its South Dakota electric utility subsidiary serving South Dakota and eastern Wyoming has received approval from the Wyoming Public Service Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) that supports the need for its Lange II Project, a 99 MW dispatchable generation resource in Rapid City, South Dakota. The approval allows commencement of construction of the project, which addresses a capacity deficit resulting from the retirement of other aging generation units, as well as an increase in planning reserve margin to ensure the utility has a reliable energy supply.
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
June's Dividend Kings: 3 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Dogs
Most Dividend Kings are currently overpriced, but six offer fair value where annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceed their share price. Three top-yield Dividend Kings—Altria, Northwest Natural, and Canadian Utilities—meet the ideal 'dogcatcher' standard for fair pricing and dividend safety. Analyst projections suggest select Dividend Kings could deliver up to 58% total returns by June 2026, with lower volatility than the market overall.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
10 Dividend Stocks With Yields Increasing Today
Dividend yields are rising on these 10 stocks. Dividend yields tend to on one of two occasions: the company is raising the dividend payout or the share price is sinking.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
2 No-Brainer High Yield Utility Stocks to Buy Right Now
Stocks in the utility sector are known for providing investors with income and restful nights because of the regulated nature of the industry. But there's a change coming on the demand side of utilities that will help boost growth in what has long been a sleepy industry.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Could Investing in These American-Made High Yielders Pay Dividends for Your Portfolio?
If you are looking for American-made dividend stocks, you can't do much better than buying U.S. utilities. Companies like NextEra Energy (NEE 1.42%), Black Hills (BKH 0.90%), and American Electric Power (AEP 1.07%) are built on regional and regulated U.S. monopolies.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Retiring Soon? I'd Bet My Pension On These 3 Dividend Legends
I believe cash feels safe, but long-term, it's a wealth destroyer. Equities, especially the right ones, offer far better protection and compounding power. Buffett's track record shows the power of moats and long-lived assets. I aim to follow a similar path with businesses that thrive for decades, not quarters. In this article, I share three companies built to deliver consistent income and long-term value, assets I'd trust to strengthen any portfolio's core.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
4 weeks ago
Dakota Gold Announces Leadership Changes and Board Additions
Lead, South Dakota--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2025) - Dakota Gold Corp. (NYSE American: DC) ("Dakota Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce changes to its senior leadership team and Board of Directors. Jack Henris will be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dakota Gold effective June 1, 2025 upon the retirement of Gerald Aberle, our current COO.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Tesla Started the Ball Rolling and It Could Mean a 9,000% Growth Driver for These 3 Dividend Stocks
Tesla (TSLA 1.93%) is a polarizing stock thanks partly to its larger-than-life CEO, Elon Musk. But Musk's theatrical flare literally helped to create the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Black Hills: A Utility SWAN Powered By Data Center Demand
Regulated utilities are among the most reliable dividend payers in the market and well represented among Dividend Kings. Black Hills Corporation is a Dividend King with a clear path to mid-single-digit annual EPS growth. The electric and gas utility is financially robust enough to execute on its base five-year capital spending plan of $4.7 billion and any incremental opportunities that arise.
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