Otter Tail

OTTR

Market cap $3.6B

Otter Tail Corporation is upgraded to Buy as regulated utility strength outweighs cyclical headwinds in Plastics and Manufacturing. OTTR's electric utility segment drives growth via $1.9B capex, 10% rate base CAGR target, and competitive rates supporting a 430MW data center pipeline. Plastics faces continued earnings pressure, with management forecasting a 36% drop in 2026 and recovery not expected until 2028.

Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) is upgraded to 'buy' due to an improved growth outlook and compelling valuation. OTTR plans $2.05 billion in capital spending from 2026–2030, targeting a 10% CAGR in its rate base. Recent and pending rate cases in South Dakota and Minnesota could drive meaningful revenue and profit increases.

Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. SUMMARY Produced annual diluted earnings per share of $6.55. Achieved a consolidated return on equity of 16% on an equity ratio of 63%. Initiated 2026 diluted earnings per share guidance range of $5.22 to $5.62, a return on equity projection of 12% at the midpoint. CEO OVERVIEW "We are pleased with our 2025 financial results as they exce.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) will issue a news release announcing 2025 financial results after the stock market closes on Monday, February 16, 2026 and will host a live conference call and webcast on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT to discuss the corporation's financial and operating performance. Accompanying slides will be posted on the corporation's website before the webcast begins. To access the live webcast, go to www.ottertail.com.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) announced today that its Board of Directors increased the company's quarterly common stock dividend to $0.5775 per share. The increase brings the annual indicated dividend rate to $2.31 per share, a $0.21, or 10 percent, increase over the 2025 rate. "Otter Tail Corporation continues to be in a position of financial strength, and for a second year in a row, we have announced a double-digit increase to our dividend,” said.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Mr. Chris Clark of Minnetonka, Minnesota, and Mr. Steve Rasche of St. Louis, Missouri, to the company's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Outgoing Board Member Steve Fritze, who has served as an independent Board member since 2013, will serve his last day at the Company's upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2026. Mr. Steve Fritze Nathan Partain, Board of Directors Chairman, stated, “We are grate.

Otter Tail remains a Hold as valuation is attractive, but earnings pressure from the Plastics division clouds near-term upside. OTTR's Q3 results showed mixed segment performance: utilities steady, manufacturing improved, but Plastics profits fell due to weak PVC prices. Despite a strong balance sheet and robust utility capex plans, profits are forecast to decline through 2028 before normalizing.

Otter Tail Corporation ( OTTR ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 4, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Beth Eiken - Manager of Investor Relations Chuck MacFarlane - President, CEO & Director Todd Wahlund - VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Pelletier - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Timothy Winter - Gabelli Funds, LLC Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to Otter Tail Corporation's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. SUMMARY Produced diluted earnings per share of $1.86 in the third quarter of 2025. Increased the midpoint of the 2025 earnings guidance by $0.21 to $6.47. Updated our electric utility's five-year rate base compounded annual growth rate to 10% from 9%. Increased our long-term earnings per share growth rate target to 7% to 9%. CEO OVERVIEW “We are.