Otter Tail Corp Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Affirms 2026 EPS Guidance Below Prior Year Actuals

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Otter Tail Corp reported strong Q1 2026 earnings and declared an increased dividend, but affirmed its full-year EPS guidance which is notably lower than 2025 actuals, primarily due to headwinds in its Plastics segment.

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• Strong First Quarter 2026 Earnings

  The company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.73 for the first quarter of 2026, an increase from $1.62 in the prior year period.

• 2026 EPS Guidance Affirmed Below Prior Year Actuals

  Otter Tail Corp affirmed its full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance range of $5.22 to $5.62. This guidance is notably lower than the $6.55 actual EPS reported for 2025.

• Quarterly Dividend Increased

  The Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.5775 per share, payable on June 10, 2026.

• Mixed Segment Performance

  The Electric segment's net income increased by 42.7% and the Manufacturing segment's net income rose by 179.6%. Conversely, the Plastics segment's net income decreased by 24.2% due to lower average sales prices.

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Otter Tail Corp delivered strong first-quarter earnings and increased its quarterly dividend, driven by robust performance in its Electric and Manufacturing segments. However, the company affirmed its full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance, which, when compared to 2025 actuals, implies a significant year-over-year decline. This outlook is primarily influenced by receding sales prices in the Plastics segment, despite increased sales volumes. While Q1 results were positive, the maintained full-year guidance suggests a more challenging growth environment compared to the previous year.