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3 Defensive Utility Dividend Stocks for Income-Focused InvestorsThree regulated utilities go ex-dividend within days of each other, and only one of them funds its growth without leaning on new shares.
Otter Tail's regulated utility base, supported by operating cash flow covering dividends between 1.8x and 7.7x across the last ten quarters, suggests a defensible foundation even as non-utility earnings swing.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 2, 2026 | $1.41-9.0% vs $1.55 | $321M-2.2% vs $328M |
Q3 2026 Aug 3, 2026 | $1.66+9.9% vs $1.51 | $334M+2.5% vs $326M |
Q2 2026 May 4, 2026 | $1.73+21.8% vs $1.42 | $347M+2.3% vs $339M |
Q1 2026 Feb 16, 2026 | $1.23+6.0% vs $1.16 | $308M-1.0% vs $311M |
Three regulated utilities go ex-dividend within days of each other, and only one of them funds its growth without leaning on new shares.
Otter Tail NASDAQ: OTTR reported third-quarter diluted earnings per share of $1.41, down from $1.86 in the prior-year period, as lower PVC pipe pricing and higher input costs weighed on its Plastics segment. The company narrowed its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range while maintaining its midpoint, citing confidence in its ability to meet its financial objectives for the year.
Otter Tail Corporation ( OTTR ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 3, 2026 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Beth Eiken - Manager of Investor Relations Chuck MacFarlane - CEO & Director Tyler Nelson - VP & Chief Financial Officer Timothy Rogelstad - President Conference Call Participants Tate Sullivan - Maxim Group LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us, and welcome to the Otter Tail Corporation Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call.
Otter Tail (OTTR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.86 per share a year ago.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78.44 | $3.29B | 18.77 | -1.99% | 13.45% | 9.33% | 2.67% | |
| $82.73 | $5.09B | 31.20 | 6.38% | 9.48% | 5.66% | 3.18% | |
| $40.23 | $3.32B | 13.65 | 1.34% | 12.75% | 8.87% | 4.88% | |
| $80.26 | $3.03B | 18.89 | 9.85% | 20.6% | 11.59% | 2.3% | |
| $87.31 | $841.41M | 16.01 | 6.83% | 8.87% | 12.93% | — | |
| $84.87 | $6.46B | 20.58 | 8.57% | 13.49% | 7.88% | 3.19% |
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Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 3, 2026·SEC
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Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) reported $1.30B in revenue in fiscal year 2025, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 261% more than the $361.7M of fiscal year 1996.
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) grew revenue by 0.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) earned $176.2M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 13.5% net margin).
Yes. Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) pays a dividend that yields 2.67% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) had negative free cash flow of $121.4M over the trailing twelve months.
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) has a dividend payout ratio of 32%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
