JPMorgan Initiates Coverage on MDU Resources Group

Wall Street firm sets 'neutral' rating and $22 price target for utility provider.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:54am

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Equity analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. have initiated coverage on shares of MDU Resources Group (NYSE: MDU), a diversified energy and services holding company based in Bismarck, North Dakota. JPMorgan set a 'neutral' rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock, suggesting a potential upside of 1.27% from the previous closing price.

Why it matters

MDU Resources operates through two primary segments - Utilities and Construction Services & Pipelines - providing essential energy distribution and infrastructure services across the upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest. The JPMorgan initiation reflects Wall Street's assessment of the company's outlook and growth potential compared to peers in the utility and energy sectors.

The details

In addition to JPMorgan's coverage launch, a number of other equity research firms have recently weighed in on MDU Resources. Loop Capital set a $21.00 price target, while Citigroup and Weiss Ratings both reiterated 'neutral' ratings on the stock. Overall, the consensus rating from analysts is 'Hold' with an average price target of $21.25.

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on MDU Resources on Thursday, April 18, 2026.
  • MDU Resources reported Q4 2025 earnings on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

MDU Resources Group

A diversified energy and services holding company headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. The company operates through Utilities and Construction Services & Pipelines segments, providing essential energy distribution and infrastructure services across the upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A global financial services firm that provides investment banking, asset and wealth management, and commercial banking services. The company's equity research division initiated coverage on MDU Resources.

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What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if MDU Resources' stock price reaches JPMorgan's $22 price target in the coming months.

The takeaway

The neutral rating and modest price target from JPMorgan suggest Wall Street sees MDU Resources as a stable utility play, but without significant near-term upside potential compared to the broader market.