MDU Resources Group Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Analysts give the utility company an average 1-year price target of $21.00 per share.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:08am

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MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) has been assigned an average 'Hold' rating from five ratings firms currently covering the stock. Four analysts have rated the stock as 'Hold', while one has given it a 'Buy' recommendation. The analysts have set an average 1-year price target of $21.00 for the company's shares.

Why it matters

As a diversified energy and services holding company, MDU Resources Group's stock performance and analyst ratings are closely watched by investors. The 'Hold' rating suggests analysts see limited upside potential in the near term, though the company's utilities and construction services businesses continue to generate steady revenue and earnings.

The details

Several analysts have recently weighed in on MDU shares. Citigroup reissued a 'neutral' rating, while Weiss Ratings maintained a 'hold (c-)' rating. Loop Capital set a $21.00 price target on the stock.

  • MDU Resources Group last reported quarterly earnings on February 5, 2026.
  • The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on April 1, 2026.

The players

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

A diversified energy and services holding company headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. The company operates through two primary segments: Utilities and Construction Services and Pipelines & Midstream.

Citigroup

An investment bank that reissued a 'neutral' rating on MDU Resources Group shares.

Weiss Ratings

A ratings agency that maintained a 'hold (c-)' rating on MDU Resources Group.

Loop Capital

An investment firm that set a $21.00 price target on MDU Resources Group.

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The takeaway

The 'Hold' rating from analysts suggests MDU Resources Group's stock is currently trading at a fair value, with limited near-term upside potential. However, the company's diversified energy and infrastructure businesses continue to generate steady revenue and earnings, making it an attractive long-term investment for some investors.