OTTR Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how OTTR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, OTTR sees a -1.80% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.87% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.79%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
OTTR Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
303.11M
-3.56%
-10.33%
Gross Margin
49.16%
2.03%
-4.40%
Operating Margin
22.84%
-2.39%
-29.74%
Net Margin
18.10%
-1.52%
-28.43%
EPS
1.30
-5.11%
-35.96%
No Data Available
OTTR Earnings Analysis
Otter Tail Corp Corporation (OTTR.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Record Earnings Per Share: Record earnings of $7.17 diluted earnings per share for 2024, showcasing strong financial performance.
Capital Spending Increase: Updated five-year capital spending plan totaling $1.4 billion, a 9% increase, expected to drive future growth.
Earnings Growth Target Increase: Long-term earnings per share growth target increased to 6% to 8%, up from 5% to 7%, reflecting confidence in future performance.
Record Earnings Achievement: Strong performance from both electric and plastics segments contributed to record earnings for the year.
Rate Base to Earnings Growth: Otter Tail Power's effective conversion of rate base growth into earnings growth at approximately a one-to-one ratio.
Negative
Operational Efficiency Challenges: Despite record earnings, the company faced challenges in maintaining operational efficiency, which could impact future performance.
Capital Spending Concerns: The increase in capital spending plan by 9% may lead to higher debt levels, raising concerns about financial stability.
Sector Vulnerability Risks: The company’s reliance on the electric and plastics segments for solid performance indicates vulnerability to sector-specific downturns.
Cautious EPS Growth Outlook: The updated long-term earnings per share growth rate, while an increase, still reflects a cautious outlook compared to previous expectations.
Regulatory Risks Impacting Earnings: There were indications of regulatory risks that could affect future earnings, particularly in the utility sector.
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OTTR Earning Call Sentiment
Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
OTTR.O
0.22%Positive
The earnings call summary shows strong financial performance with record EPS and high ROE. The increased capital spending plan and share repurchase program are positive signals. However, risks such as regulatory changes and supply chain issues are noted. The Q&A session highlighted potential future agreements, but their uncertainty didn't significantly alter the positive outlook. With a market cap of $3.66 billion, the positive sentiments are likely to result in a moderate stock price increase over the next two weeks.
