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Black Hills Corporation (BKH)

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$55.94
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/27/2025: BKH (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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6 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $65.5

Year Target Price $65.5

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$65.5Target price
Low$50.89
Current$55.94
high$64.1

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -26.72%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.06B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.34
1Y Target Price 65.5
Price to earnings Ratio 14.34
1Y Target Price 65.5
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.7
52 Weeks Range 50.89 - 64.10
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 50.89 - 64.10
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.83%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.9

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Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin 12.67%
Operating Margin (TTM) 25.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.24%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.08%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.34
Forward PE 13.61
Enterprise Value 8361074549
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.84
Enterprise Value 8361074549
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.84
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.45
Shares Outstanding 72509400
Shares Floating 72095348
Shares Outstanding 72509400
Shares Floating 72095348
Percent Insiders 0.51
Percent Institutions 86.95

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3.33
Target Price 65.5
Buy 1
Strong Buy 1
Buy 1
Strong Buy 1
Hold 3
Sell 1
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Black Hills Corporation

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Company Overview

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Black Hills Corporation, founded in 1941, began as Black Hills Power and Light Company. Initially focused on serving the Black Hills region of South Dakota, it has expanded through acquisitions and organic growth to become a diversified energy company operating in eight states. Key milestones include significant infrastructure development and expansion into natural gas and renewable energy.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Electric Utilities: Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 223,000 customers in South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana.
  • Gas Utilities: Distributes natural gas to approximately 334,000 customers in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
  • Power Generation: Owns and operates power generation facilities, including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team is headed by the CEO, with various VPs and directors managing different business segments (electric, gas, power generation). The organizational structure is a traditional hierarchical model with regional operational units reporting to corporate headquarters.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Electricity Distribution: Provision of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Market share varies by region but is generally high within its service territories. Competitors include other regional utility companies and distributed generation solutions (solar, wind).
  • Natural Gas Distribution: Provision of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Market share varies by region but is generally high within its service territories. Competitors include other regional utility companies and alternative heating solutions.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The utility industry is currently undergoing a transition towards renewable energy and smart grid technologies. Regulatory pressures, environmental concerns, and changing customer preferences are driving this transformation.

Positioning

Black Hills Corporation is a regional player focused on providing reliable and affordable energy services. It has a strong presence in the states it serves and is actively investing in renewable energy and grid modernization. Competitive advantages include established infrastructure, regulatory expertise, and local market knowledge.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for electricity and natural gas distribution in the US is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Black Hills Corporation's is positioned as a key player in their service area and actively pursuing expansion in the TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established infrastructure
  • Strong regional presence
  • Diversified energy portfolio (gas and electric)
  • Regulatory expertise
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Geographic concentration
  • Dependence on regulatory approvals
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Limited brand recognition outside service territories

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Investment in renewable energy projects
  • Smart grid modernization
  • Acquisitions of smaller utility companies

Threats

  • Increasing regulatory scrutiny
  • Rising operating costs
  • Competition from alternative energy sources
  • Economic downturn in service territories

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
  • Xcel Energy (XEL)
  • Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR)

Competitive Landscape

Black Hills Corporation competes with other regional utility companies on price, reliability, and customer service. It has a strong reputation in its service territories but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies.

Major Acquisitions

SourceGas Holdings LLC

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1550
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Black Hills Corporation's natural gas business into new markets and increased its customer base.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Black Hills Corporation has grown steadily over the past years through acquisitions, organic growth, and infrastructure investments.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued steady growth in revenue and earnings, driven by increasing demand for electricity and natural gas in its service territories and investments in renewable energy.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in renewable energy projects, smart grid modernization, and expansion into new markets.

Summary

Black Hills Corporation is a stable regional utility company with a long history of providing reliable energy services. Its diversified energy portfolio and investments in renewable energy position it well for the future. The company faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and competition from alternative energy sources. Long term the company should continue to grow steadily by modernizing systems and smart acquisitions.

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  • Company Investor Relations
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share information is estimated. Financial data is based on publicly available information and may be subject to change.

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About Black Hills Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Rapid City, SD, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07
President, CEO & Director Mr. Linden R. Evans J.D.
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Regulated Gas
Full time employees 2841
Full time employees 2841

Black Hills Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities. The Electric Utilities segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 225,000 electric utility customers in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming; and owns and operates 1,394 megawatts of generation capacity, and 9,106 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. The Gas Utilities segment distributes natural gas to approximately 1,128,000 natural gas utility customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming; owns and operates 4,648 miles of intrastate gas transmission pipelines; 44,524 miles of gas distribution mains and service lines; seven natural gas storage sites; and approximately 50,000 horsepower of compression and 516 miles of gathering lines. It also constructs and maintains customer owned gas infrastructure facilities for gas transportation customers; and provides appliance repair services to residential utility customers, as well as electrical system construction services to large industrial customers. In addition, the company produces electric power through wind, natural gas, and coal-fired generating plants; and coal at its coal mine located near Gillette, Wyoming. Black Hills Corporation was incorporated in 1941 and is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.