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Otter Tail (NASDAQ: OTTR) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that management said exceeded the company's original expectations, even as earnings declined from the prior year due to softer plastics performance. On the company's earnings call, President and CEO Chuck MacFarlane highlighted continued execution on utility capital investments and regulatory priorities, progress on capacity expansions in

Otter Tail Corporation is upgraded to Buy as regulated utility strength outweighs cyclical headwinds in Plastics and Manufacturing. OTTR's electric utility segment drives growth via $1.9B capex, 10% rate base CAGR target, and competitive rates supporting a 430MW data center pipeline. Plastics faces continued earnings pressure, with management forecasting a 36% drop in 2026 and recovery not expected until 2028.

Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) is upgraded to 'buy' due to an improved growth outlook and compelling valuation. OTTR plans $2.05 billion in capital spending from 2026–2030, targeting a 10% CAGR in its rate base. Recent and pending rate cases in South Dakota and Minnesota could drive meaningful revenue and profit increases.

Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. SUMMARY Produced annual diluted earnings per share of $6.55. Achieved a consolidated return on equity of 16% on an equity ratio of 63%. Initiated 2026 diluted earnings per share guidance range of $5.22 to $5.62, a return on equity projection of 12% at the…