MDU Resources Group Soars 1.41% on 14.7% Revenue Surge

MDU Resources Group(MDU)涨1.41%，连涨4天，近4日涨3.54%。，The share price rose to its highest level since May 2025 today, with an intraday gain of 1.65%.

The strategy of buying MDU shares after they reached a recent high and holding for 1 week yielded moderate returns over the past 5 years, with a 5-year CAGR of 3.98%. While this is lower than the overall market's performance, it still indicates a reasonable return. The strategy's Sharpe ratio was 0.79, suggesting good risk-adjusted returns. However, the maximum drawdown of -12.91% highlights the strategy's vulnerability during market downturns.

MDU Resources Group's recent stock price movement can be attributed to several key factors. The company reported a significant 14.7% increase in revenue on a year-over-year basis for the recent quarter. This substantial growth, coupled with a return on equity of 9.86% and a net margin of 7.93%, has bolstered investor confidence in the company's financial health and operational efficiency.

Looking ahead, the next quarter's sales forecast for MDU is projected to be $302.97 million, with a range from $290.27 million to $315.67 million. This forecast indicates positive expectations following the previous quarter's sales results of $674.83 million, suggesting that the company is on track to maintain its strong performance.

Additionally, MDU Resources Group is scheduled to webcast its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call on July 17, 2025. This event is expected to provide further insights into the company's financial performance and future outlook, potentially influencing market expectations and investor sentiment.