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Otter Tail Reports Q3 EPS of $1.41, Affirms 2026 Guidance Midpoint

Otter Tail reported Q3 2026 EPS of $1.41, down from $1.86 YoY. Revenue fell to $320.5M from $325.6M, and net income declined to $59.5M from $78.3M. The company affirmed its 2026 EPS guidance midpoint, narrowing the range to $3.89–$4.19. Electric sales rose 0.9%, while manufacturing sales volumes increased 13% and plastics volumes fell 5%.

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$OTTRBearishMed
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Why it matters

The earnings miss and unchanged guidance suggest short‑term pressure, but long‑term growth from renewable projects could offset.

02

Market read

Primary earnings release for a small‑cap utility, providing fresh data for traders.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming solar and wind projects not reflected in current guidance.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑release today

Background

Otter Tail Corp (OTTR) is a U.S. utility and manufacturing company that filed its Q3 2026 earnings on Nov 3, 2026.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Otter Tail reported Q3 EPS of $1.41, a decline YoY, and reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance midpoint.

Expected impact

modest downside as investors price in weaker earnings and unchanged guidance

Evidence & confidence

Quarterly EPS fell 24% YoY and revenue slipped, while guidance remains unchanged, suggesting limited upside.

Market effects

Sector

Utility and manufacturing segments show mixed trends, hinting at modest sector‑wide pressure.

Regional

Midwest utility market may see slight bearish sentiment.

Global

Limited to U.S. small‑cap utility space.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the company can accelerate renewable projects, the flat guidance may be a buying opportunity.

Key entities

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    Otter Tail Corp

    U.S. utility and manufacturing firm reporting Q3 results.

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