Otter Tail Q3 EPS falls on weakness in electric and plastics segments, narrows FY outlook
Overview
US utility and manufacturing firm's Q3 diluted EPS fell yr/yr to $1.41
Q3 operating revenue declined 1.6% yr/yr
Company affirmed midpoint and narrowed range of 2026 annual earnings guidance
Outlook
Otter Tail narrows 2026 diluted EPS guidance to $3.89-$4.19
Company maintains midpoint and narrows 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $5.73-$6.03
Company says inflationary cost pressures and rising customer demand remain challenges
Result Drivers
ELECTRIC SEGMENT - Revenue fell mainly due to lower fuel recovery revenues and higher production tax credits, partially offset by rate increases and favorable weather
PLASTICS SEGMENT - Lower sales volumes and declining PVC pipe prices, along with softer housing market, weighed on results
MANUFACTURING SEGMENT - Higher sales volumes and improved end market demand drove revenue growth
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 EPS | $1.41 |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Otter Tail Corporation is $86.00, about 4.8% below its October 30 closing price of $90.35
The stock recently traded at 17 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 16 three months ago
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