Overall Rating


(3.2/5) Neutral

MDU Resources (MDU)

Price*: $19.31 | Dividend: $0.62 | Dividend Yield: 3.21%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 9/4/08, at a price of 30.67.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is slightly underperforming.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is below average.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates are basically unchanged.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
MDU Resources (MDU)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$19.31
Annual Stock Dividend
$0.62
Current Dividend Yield
3.21%

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Company Profile Company Profile

MDU Resources Group- (MDU)-operates as a natural resource company in the United States. Its Electric segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. As of December 31, 2007, the company provided electric services to approximately 120,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers located in 177 communities; and sold natural gas to approximately 234,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 145 communities. MDU Resources Group was founded in 1924 and is based in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This mid cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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