Otter Tail Corp (OTTR) Stock Price & Analysis
Otter Tail Corp (OTTR) rose 0.58% to USD 89.79 as of September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
OTTR last closed at USD 89.27; the session ranged USD 88.56–90.21 on volume of 169,543 shares. Market capitalization is $3.77B, with a 52-week range of USD 74.15–95.09 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 89.79 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.58% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 89.27 |
| Open | USD 88.56 |
| Day Range | USD 88.56 – 90.21 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 74.15 – 95.09 |
| Volume | 169,543 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.77B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (OTTR)
Nexqual's technical model rates OTTR "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.12 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 91.19) |
| MACD | -0.5 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (OTTR)
Wall Street analysts rate OTTR "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 90.5 (range USD 86–95), per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 90.5 |
| High Target | USD 95 |
| Low Target | USD 86 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (OTTR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.55 |
| Revenue Estimate | $328.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.66 vs est 1.5 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.73 vs est 1.42 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.23 vs est 1.28 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.86 vs est 1.87 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (OTTR)
| Total Revenue | $1.32B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +0.40% |
| Gross Margin | +42.19% |
| Operating Margin | +24.03% |
| Profit Margin | +14.83% |
| ROE | +10.69% |
| Debt / Equity | 67.49 |
| Current Ratio | 1.71 |
| Total Cash | $333.70M |
| Total Debt | $1.27B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-165.23M |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (OTTR)
Nexqual rates Otter Tail Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 42%, operating 24% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $334M cash vs $1.27B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$165M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (OTTR)
| Insider Ownership | +2.08% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +78.63% |
| Shares Outstanding | 41.99M |
| Float | 41.13M |
| Short % of Float | +16.53% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
Leadership (OTTR)
Otter Tail Corp is led by Charles S. MacFarlane (age 60), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Charles S. MacFarlane (age 60) |
|---|---|
| President | Timothy J. Rogelstad (age 58) |
| Senior Vice President | Todd R. Wahlund (age 54) |
| Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Platform | John S. Abbott (age 66) |
| VP & Chief Financial Officer | Tyler Nelson |
Major Backers & Investors (OTTR)
Notable institutional backers of Otter Tail Corp include LSV Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, Two Sigma Investments, LP, according to Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| LSV Asset Management | 2.83% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.11% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.73% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 1.52% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers | 1.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 24.1% |
| Vanguard Group | 19.72% |
| State Street | 4.83% |
| Geode Capital | 2.65% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.97% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC.
From Otter Tail Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-18)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Otter Tail Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in electric utility, manufacturing, and plastic pipe businesses in the United States.
- It operates through three segments: Electric, Manufacturing, and Plastics.
- The Electric segment generates, purchases, transmissions, distributes, and sells electric energy in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota; and operates as a participant in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator markets.
- This segment generates electricity through coal, fuel oil, solar, wind, and natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: September 8, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.