MDU Resources Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 13, 2026, announcing that its board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 14.5 cents per share, payable January 1, 2027.

Key Highlights

  • Dividend amount: 14.5 cents per share on common stock, unchanged from the prior quarter.
  • Payment date: January 1, 2027, to stockholders of record as of December 10, 2026.
  • Payout target: The board continues to target a long-term dividend payout ratio of 55% to 65% of earnings, according to the filing.
  • Index membership: MDU Resources is a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, as stated in the filing.
  • Customer base: The company provides electric utility and natural gas distribution services to more than 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest.

MDU Resources Board Holds Quarterly Dividend Steady at 14.5 Cents

According to the filing, the board of directors of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) declared a quarterly dividend of 14.5 cents per share on the company's common stock. The board described the amount as unchanged from the previous quarter, and noted that it continues to target a long-term dividend payout ratio of 55% to 65% of earnings.

The filing identifies MDU Resources as an operator of electric utility and natural gas distribution services reaching more than 1.2 million customers in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. In addition to its utility business, the company's pipeline segment operates a natural gas pipeline network and storage system described in the filing as spanning more than 3,800 miles across the Northern Plains. The filing notes the company has a legacy of over a century in energy delivery.

The dividend will be payable on January 1, 2027, to stockholders of record as of December 10, 2026, the company disclosed. No change in the per-share amount was announced relative to the preceding quarter, based on the information provided in the filing.

What Was Disclosed

MDU Resources Group disclosed a quarterly common stock dividend of 14.5 cents per share, payable January 1, 2027, to holders of record on December 10, 2026. The board also reiterated its long-term dividend payout ratio target of 55% to 65% of earnings.