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MDU Resources Group Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 9 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 7 cents by 28.6%. However, EPS decreased 71.9% year over year. Total operating revenues for the quarter were $315.1 million, an increase of 8.8% from $289.6 million in the same period of 2024.
Total operating expenses were nearly $275.3 million, up 8% from $254.8 million a year ago. Operating income rose 14.4% to $39.8 million, while interest expenses decreased by 3.3% to $26.4 million. As of September 30, 2025, MDU’s cash and cash equivalents stood at $75.9 million compared to $66.9 million at the end of 2024. The company has narrowed its earnings guidance for 2025 to a range of 90-95 cents per share, with a projected capital expenditure of $531 million.
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