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Otter Tail Corporation(OTTR)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
OTTR•NASDAQ•Utilities
$90.85
13.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorUtilitiesIndustryDiversified UtilitiesSub-IndustryUtility holding companies with non-utility businesses
AboutOtter Tail Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in electric utility, manufacturing, and plastic pipe businesses in the United States. The company's Electric segment produces, transmits, distributes, and sells electric energy in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota; and operates as a participant in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. markets. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind and hydro, and natural gas. It serves approximately 133,000 residential, industrial, and other commercial customers. Its Manufacturing segment engages in the contract machining, metal parts stamping, fabrication and painting, and production of plastic thermoformed horticultural containers, life science and industrial packaging, and material handling components, and extruded raw material stock for recreational vehicle, agricultural, construction, lawn and garden, and industrial and energy equipment industries. It also manufactures clamshell packing, blister packs, returnable pallets, and handling trays for shipping and storing odd-shaped or difficult-to-handle parts for customers in the horticulture, medical and life sciences, industrial, recreation, and electronics industries. The company's Plastics segment manufactures polyvinyl chloride pipes for municipal water, rural water, wastewater, storm drainage and water reclamation system, and other uses. This segment markets its products to wholesalers and distributors through independent sales representatives, company salespersons, and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Otter Tail Power Company and changed its name to Otter Tail Corporation in 2001. Otter Tail Corporation was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.Show more
- Revenue$1.3B-2.0%
- EBITDA$464M-4.8%
- Net Income$276M-8.5%
- Free Cash Flow$98M+4.1%
- EBITDA Margin35.57%-2.9%
- Net Margin21.16%-6.7%
- ROE15.63%-19.4%
- Interest Coverage7.32-25.1%
- Debt/Equity0.59-2.4%
OTTR Price & Volume
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Manufacturing Exposure Masks Utility Asset Growth
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral: While the company offers a robust 2.3% dividend yield and a 2.9x dividend coverage ratio
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strong
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical non-regulated earnings volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Otter Tail Corporation presents a unique investment profile where steady, regulated utility infrastructure expansion is frequently obscured by the inherent volatility of its non-regulated plastics manufacturing segment.
- While the company maintains a fortress balance sheet with a 0.63 debt-to-equity ratio, investors should monitor the potential for margin compression if PVC resin-to-pipe spreads normalize from current levels.
- The firm's ability to self-fund significant capital projects, evidenced by $403.2 million in cash reserves, provides a defensive buffer against cyclical earnings fluctuations.
Verdict Logic
the current forward P/E of 15.90 suggests that the market may be overvaluing the cyclical earnings component relative to the underlying utility stability.
OTTR Growth Metrics
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years5.28%
5 Years7.94%
3 Years-3.7%
TTM-0.54%
Profit CAGR
10 Years16.61%
5 Years23.55%
3 Years-0.98%
TTM-5.08%
EPS CAGR
10 Years15.28%
5 Years22.86%
3 Years-1.14%
TTM-4.99%
Return on Capital
10 Years9.73%
5 Years12.43%
3 Years11.85%
Last Year9.94%
OTTR Recent Earnings
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (50%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.73+21.8%
$1.42
Rev
$347M+2.3%
$339M
Q1 2026
Feb 16, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.23+6.0%
$1.16
Rev
$308M-1.0%
$311M
Q4 2025
Nov 3, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.86+3.3%
$1.80
Rev
$326M+4.6%
$311M
Q3 2025
Aug 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.85+8.2%
$1.71
Rev
$333M-1.1%
$337M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 4, 2026 | $1.73vs $1.42+21.8% | $347Mvs $339M+2.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | $1.23vs $1.16+6.0% | $308Mvs $311M-1.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $1.86vs $1.80+3.3% | $326Mvs $311M+4.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | $1.85vs $1.71+8.2% | $333Mvs $337M-1.1% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $90.85 | $3.81B | 13.87 | -1.99% | 21.16% | 15.63% | 2.3% | |
| $70.75 | $4.35B | 24.06 | 6.38% | 10.21% | 5.8% | — | |
| $41.24 | $3.41B | 17.33 | 1.34% | 10.75% | 7.65% | — | |
| $83.07 | $3.05B | 22.33 | 9.85% | 18.61% | 10.94% | — | |
| $135.41 | $1.3B | 38.04 | 6.83% | 7.66% | 10.73% | — | |
| $73.25 | $5.57B | 18.40 | 8.57% | 12.61% | 10.05% | — |
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OTTR SEC Filings & Documents
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OTTR Frequently Asked Questions
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Otter Tail Corporation's revenue?
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) reported $1.31B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 263% increase from $361.7M in 1996.
How fast is Otter Tail Corporation growing?
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) saw revenue decline by 2.0% over the past year.
Is OTTR profitable?
Yes, Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) is profitable, generating $280.4M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (21.2% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does OTTR pay dividends?
Yes, Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.30%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is OTTR's return on equity?
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 15.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Otter Tail Corporation's free cash flow?
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) generated $1.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
Industry Metrics
Is OTTR's dividend sustainable?
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) has a dividend payout ratio of 32%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.