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- **Q3 Earnings Beat**: $0.09 EPS vs. $0.08 prior year, driven by Pipeline segment growth.
- **Strategic Projects**: 
  - 122.5 MW Badger Wind Farm investment approved; 580 MW data center load pipeline.
  - Bakken East Pipeline secures $50M/yr commitment; Minot Industrial Pipeline in early stages.
- **Rate Case Wins**: 
  - Montana: $14.1M annual increase; Idaho: $13M increase pending.
  - Wyoming: $2.1M increase effective Aug 2025.
- **Long-Term Growth**: 
  - EPS guidance raised to $0.90-$0.95; targeting 6-8% EPS growth.
  - 60-70% dividend payout ratio maintained.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Reported Q3 2025 income from continuing operations: $18.4 million ($0.09 per share), up $2.8 million ($0.01) vs. Q3 2024.
- Pipeline segment drove strong performance; utility earnings typically lower in Q3 due to seasonality.
- Customer growth: 1.5% retail growth (aligned with 1-2% target), supporting infrastructure investments.

**【CEO Strategic Updates】**
- **Electric Segment:**
  - Badger Wind Farm: 49% ownership (122.5 MW) under prudence filing; expected online late 2025, in 2026 capex.
  - Montana rate case: $14.1M annual increase request; interim rates from Jan 1, 2026.
  - Data center load: 580 MW total, 180 MW online, 100 MW ramping Q4, 150 MW late 2026, rest 2027.
  - North Plains Connector MOU for potential 350-mile pipeline.

- **Natural Gas Segment:**
  - Wyoming rate case: $2.1M annual increase effective Aug 2025.
  - Montana rate case: $7.3M increase effective Nov 2025.
  - Idaho rate case: $13M increase filed, effective Jan 2026.

- **Pipeline Segment:**
  - Minot Expansion: 7 MMcf/d added.
  - Bakken East Pipeline: $50M/yr for 10 yrs from ND Industrial Commission; FERC app Q1 2026, target in-service late 2028.
  - Minot Industrial Pipeline: 90-mile pipeline from Tioga to Minot; early-stage development.

- **Financial Guidance:**
  - EPS raised to $0.90-$0.95 (from $0.88-$0.95), dependent on weather.
  - Long-term EPS growth 6-8%; dividend payout 60-70%.

**【CFO Financial Update】**
- **Electric Utility:** $21.5M vs. $24.3M (2024), offset by higher O&M (payroll, contract services) and depreciation.
- **Natural Gas:** $18.2M loss vs. $17.5M (2024), driven by O&M and depreciation.
- **Pipeline:** Record $16.8M vs. $15.1M (2024), from new projects and short-term contracts.
- **Balance Sheet:** Strong liquidity; re-established ATM program for future equity needs.


MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q2 Results**: $14.1M net income (-30% YoY) due to weather and cost pressures, but pipeline segment shows strength with 580 MW data center load under contract.
- **EPS Guidance**: Narrowed to $0.88-$0.95 (vs $0.88-$0.98), reflecting higher O&M costs and weather impacts.
- **Strategic Projects**: 
  - Bakken East pipeline under refinement; state support could help secure customer commitments.
  - Data center load growth may require new infrastructure investment beyond current 580 MW capacity.
- **Long-Term Outlook**: 6-8% EPS growth, 1-2% annual customer growth, 60-70% dividend payout ratio.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q2 2025 income from continuing operations: $14.1 million ($0.07 per diluted share), down 30% YoY due to unfavorable weather and higher operating costs.
- Key亮点: 
  - Pipeline segment shows strong customer demand, with 580 MW of data center load under contract (180 MW online, 100 MW expected late 2025, 150 MW in 2026, 150 MW in 2027).
  - Utility customer growth of 1.4% YoY (within 1-2% target range).
  - Regulatory progress: 
    - Wyoming electric rate case settled with new rates effective Aug 1, 2025.
    - Montana electric rate case filed April 2025, interim rates in effect.
    - Idaho natural gas rate case filed Q2 2025, requested effective Jan 1, 2026.
  - Wildfire mitigation plans to be filed in ND, MT, WY later this year.
- Revised 2025 EPS guidance: $0.88-$0.95 (vs prior $0.88-$0.98), narrowing top end due to weather and cost impacts.
- Long-term outlook: 6-8% EPS growth, 1-2% annual customer growth, 60-70% dividend payout ratio.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 2025 financials: 
  - Electric utility: $10.4 million earnings (vs $15.5 million 2024), driven by higher O&M costs (planned outage, payroll) offset by data center load growth.
  - Natural gas utility: $7.4 million loss (vs $5 million 2024), due to warmer weather and higher O&M costs.
  - Pipeline: $15.4 million earnings (vs $17.3 million 2024), with higher transportation revenue from Walton expansion offset by O&M increases.
- Balance sheet remains strong; $3.1 billion 5-year capital plan includes ATM program for equity needs.
- Key cost drivers: 
  - Weather-related volume declines ($1 million impact in Q2).
  - Inflationary pressures (insurance, payroll).
  - Transition services for former Everus business.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Bakken East Pipeline**: 
   - Project scope remains under refinement; no decision yet to include in 5-year capital plan.
   - State of ND Industrial Commission may provide recommendation Aug 21; state support could help secure customer commitments.
   - Storage project size reduction (Baker Storage) is unrelated to Bakken East, but both projects could provide incremental opportunities if customer demand materializes.

2. **EPS Guidance Revision**: 
   - Top end reduced due to higher-than-expected O&M costs (insurance, payroll) and weather impacts.
   - One-time costs (e.g., Everus transition services) are offset by rate recovery, so not indicative of long-term trends.

3. **Data Center Strategy**: 
   - Current 580 MW load uses existing infrastructure (capital-light model).
   - If additional load exceeds existing capacity, may require new generation/transmission investment.
   - Active discussions with potential customers, but no new agreements signed yet.


MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 2025 Strong Start**: $82.5M income (+10.4% YoY), driven by pipeline & gas growth.
- **Data Center Expansion**: 580 MW load secured, 180 MW online, 100 MW coming late 2025.
- **Bakken East Pipeline**: 375-mile project in open season, targeting 2029-2030 in-service.
- **2025 Guidance**: EPS $0.88-$0.98, 7%-8% rate base growth.
- **Risks & Costs**: Higher O&M in electric due to outages; $3.1B capex plan requires equity access.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 income from continuing operations: $82.5 million ($0.40 per share), up 10.4% YoY.
- Pipeline & Natural Gas Distribution segments grew 13.9% and 11.5% YoY, respectively.
- 580 MW data center load under contract, with 180 MW online and 100 MW expected late 2025.
- 375-mile Bakken East pipeline project in open season, targeting in-service 2029-2030.
- 2025 EPS guidance: $0.88-$0.98, driven by 7%-8% utility rate base growth.

**【CFO Financial Update】**
- Electric segment: $15 million earnings (down 17% YoY) due to higher O&M costs (outage-related expenses, payroll).
- Natural Gas Utilities: $44.7 million earnings (up 11.5% YoY) from rate relief in WA, MT, SD.
- Pipeline segment: Record $17.2 million earnings (up 14% YoY) from new projects and short-term contracts.
- 2025-2029 capital plan: $3.1 billion, with potential ATM program for equity needs.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Data Center Strategy**: Capital-light model benefits earnings and retail customers; 530 MW in Ellendale constrained area prioritized.
- **Bakken East Pipeline**: Encouraging customer feedback; not in 5-year capex yet, but regulatory approvals needed.
- **Wildfire Legislation**: 3 states passed liability limits; formalizing mitigation plans to limit liability.
- **Financial Adjustments**: Everest separation costs flowed through O&M; 2024 restated EPS reflects discontinued ops impact.

MDU Resources (MDU)-8 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Record Growth in 2024**: Adjusted EPS up 22% to $0.90, driven by pipeline expansion and utility rate relief.
- **Pipeline Dominance**: Segment posts 45% earnings growth, targeting $68M in 2024 vs. $46.9M prior year.
- **Future Ambition**: $3.1B capital spend over 5 years, 6-8% EPS growth, and 60-70% dividend payout.
- **Key Risks**: Weather-dependent utility volumes, O&M cost management, and regulatory approvals for rate cases.
- **Near-Term Focus**: 2025 EPS guidance of $0.88-$0.98 hinges on storage margins, data center load ramp, and Bakken East pipeline progress.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **2024 Performance Highlights**: Adjusted EPS from continuing operations rose 22% YoY to $0.90, driven by record pipeline earnings (+45%) and utility rate relief. 
- **Segment Breakdown**:
  - **Pipeline**: Record $68M in earnings (vs. $46.9M in 2023), boosted by new rates and storage revenue.
  - **Electric**: $74.8M in earnings (+4.5%), supported by 1.4% customer growth and 500MW data center load under contract.
  - **Gas**: $46.9M in earnings (-3%), offset by rate relief in ND/South Dakota.
- **Future Outlook**: 
  - 2025 EPS guidance: $0.88-$0.98 (6-8% long-term growth target)
  - $3.1B capital spend over 5 years (7-8% utility rate base growth)
  - 60-70% dividend payout ratio
- **Strategic Moves**: Spin-off of Everus Construction completed, positioning as a pure-play regulated utility.

**【CFO Financial Update】**
- **GAAP Results**: 2024 GAAP EPS $1.37 (vs. $2.03 in 2023), impacted by one-time spin-off costs.
- **Adjusted Metrics**: 2024 adjusted EPS $0.90 (vs. $0.74 in 2023), excluding non-recurring items.
- **Key Drivers**:
  - Pipeline: 45% earnings growth from new rates and storage
  - Utilities: 6.8% rate base growth, 1.4% customer expansion
  - Storage: $0.04 EPS contribution from higher volumes
- **2025 Guidance**: 
  - Excludes $0.04 impact from 2024 non-recurring items
  - Pipeline expansion projects (e.g., Bakken East pipeline) to drive long-term growth

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Equity Issuance Timing**: No near-term equity needed; potential 2026 issuance to support growth projects.
2. **Bakken East Pipeline**: Open season results indicate strong interest; project timing TBD based on customer commitments.
3. **2025 EPS Drivers**: Storage margins, data center load ramp-up, and regulatory approvals key to hitting high end of guidance.
4. **Risk Factors**: Weather sensitivity in utility business, O&M cost control, and regulatory approvals for rate cases.


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