Equity Profile

BKH

Black Hills Corporation

UtilitiesMulti-Utilities$5.5B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Black Hills Corporation (BKH) operates in the utilities sector, providing essential services like electricity and natural gas to customers. As a multi-utility company, it plays a crucial role in supporting infrastructure and energy needs, which are vital for economic stability and growth.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to expand its customer base and improve service offerings, which is crucial in the utilities sector.

N/A

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BKH Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-3.75%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.71%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Black Hills Corporation reported an EPS of $1.79, which was below the analyst estimate of $1.88, resulting in a 4.79% surprise. The stock experienced a slight increase of 0.11% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall expectations for Black Hills Corporation's upcoming earnings are mixed, given the company's recent performance and the lack of analyst estimates. Investors will be closely watching for any signs of improvement in profitability and customer growth.

Bull Case

If Black Hills can report better-than-expected EPS and show significant revenue growth, it could indicate strong operational performance and investor confidence, potentially leading to a stock price increase.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses expectations again or fails to show growth in customer numbers, it may raise concerns about its long-term viability, leading to a potential decline in stock value.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

EPS is a crucial measure of profitability, and a significant deviation from expectations could impact investor sentiment.

How many new customers did Black Hills acquire in the last quarter?

Customer growth is essential for future revenue and indicates the company's ability to attract and retain clients in a competitive market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Black Hills' ability to recover from recent earnings misses, as the company has historically shown resilience in customer acquisition.

Supporting Evidence

Despite recent misses, the stock has often reacted positively, suggesting that investor sentiment may be more forgiving than expected.

Options pricing indicates a limited move, which could suggest that traders are not anticipating significant volatility.

The company's essential services may provide a buffer against economic downturns, making it more stable than perceived.

Key Risk

If EPS exceeds $1.90, it could shift market sentiment significantly in favor of the company.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Black Hills can turn around its recent performance and show growth in both earnings and customer base.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.90 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.70 would confirm the bear case, raising concerns about the company's financial health.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±1.07%

Historical Avg

±0.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a modest move of approximately 1.07%, suggesting that traders expect limited volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±1.1% while BKH has averaged ±0.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

21.0%

Calls (200)P/C Ratio: 2.00Puts (3K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Utilities

n=30

Fade rate: 14 of 30 (47%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Utilities in the last 2 years. 14 of 30 faded and 16 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 2.7%, with a raw directional average of -0.8% (modestly negative historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Black Hills beats expectations, history suggests a modest increase in stock price, confirming operational strength.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react neutrally, as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history indicates a potential decline in stock price, reflecting ongoing concerns about performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on cost management efforts and their impact on profitability.
3Insights into regulatory changes that may affect operations.
4Commentary on market conditions and competition in the utilities sector.
5Future growth plans and capital investment strategies.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to expand its customer base and improve service offerings, which is crucial in the utilities sector.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

BKH Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-3.75%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.71%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses expectations again or fails to show growth in customer numbers, it may raise concerns about its long-term viability, leading to a potential decline in stock value.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

EPS is a crucial measure of profitability, and a significant deviation from expectations could impact investor sentiment.

How many new customers did Black Hills acquire in the last quarter?

Customer growth is essential for future revenue and indicates the company's ability to attract and retain clients in a competitive market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Black Hills' ability to recover from recent earnings misses, as the company has historically shown resilience in customer acquisition.

Supporting Evidence

Despite recent misses, the stock has often reacted positively, suggesting that investor sentiment may be more forgiving than expected.

Options pricing indicates a limited move, which could suggest that traders are not anticipating significant volatility.

The company's essential services may provide a buffer against economic downturns, making it more stable than perceived.

Key Risk

If EPS exceeds $1.90, it could shift market sentiment significantly in favor of the company.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Black Hills can turn around its recent performance and show growth in both earnings and customer base.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.90 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.70 would confirm the bear case, raising concerns about the company's financial health.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±1.07%

Historical Avg

±0.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a modest move of approximately 1.07%, suggesting that traders expect limited volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±1.1% while BKH has averaged ±0.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

21.0%

Calls (200)P/C Ratio: 2.00Puts (3K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Utilities

n=30

Fade rate: 14 of 30 (47%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Black Hills beats expectations, history suggests a modest increase in stock price, confirming operational strength.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react neutrally, as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history indicates a potential decline in stock price, reflecting ongoing concerns about performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on cost management efforts and their impact on profitability.
3Insights into regulatory changes that may affect operations.
4Commentary on market conditions and competition in the utilities sector.
5Future growth plans and capital investment strategies.