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OTTR Stock Forecast: Otter Tail Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$84
+0.49% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Otter Tail Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $91 — +8.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$3.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
44/ 100
Median analyst target
$91
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$334.4M+0.4% y/y
Operating income$79.3M
Net income−$7.6M
Free cash flow−$27.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−6.5%
1M
−5.7%
YTD
+5.8%
1Y
+4.9%
From 52W high
−10.5%
From 52W low
+6.4%
$79
$94
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

OTTR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Otter Tail Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
44/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Momentum
78
Revisions
69
Accruals
49
Issuance
39
Quality
38
Growth
32
Size
28
Value
27

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Value (27): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

OTTR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on OTTR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$85$90$95Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26OTTRHigh $95Median $91Low $86

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
0 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $86Median $91High $95

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 May 2023Maxim GroupDowngradeHold—
16 Dec 2021Sidoti & Co.DowngradeNeutral—
5 Aug 2020Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy—
13 Mar 2020KeybancDowngradeSector Weight—
13 Mar 2020KeyBancDowngradeSector Weight—
19 Feb 2020Sidoti & Co.MaintainsNeutral—
17 Jan 2020KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
17 Jan 2020KeyBancMaintainsOverweight—
16 Dec 2019KeybancInitiatesOverweight—
16 Dec 2019KeyBancInitiatesOverweight—
6 Nov 2019Williams CapitalUpgradeHold—
12 Apr 2019Maxim GroupInitiatesBuy—
31 May 2018Williams CapitalDowngradeSell—
6 Feb 2017Williams CapitalInitiatesHold—
6 May 2015BairdDowngradeNeutral—
25 Mar 2015BairdUpgradeOutperform—
7 Aug 2013DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
7 Nov 2012DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
23 Mar 2012DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

OTTR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Otter Tail Corp. returned +4.9% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

OTTR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26OTTRS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

OTTR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.4%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Otter Tail Corp. (OTTR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.2×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.7×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / book
1.9×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.7×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.4%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
0.4%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Gross margin
41.1%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Operating margin
24.0%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
14.8%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.7%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.7%

Higher than 85% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Otter Tail Corp. (OTTR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Otter Tail Corp. has a market value of $3.8B and an enterprise value of $4.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter grew 0.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $195.1M, a 14.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.64.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$79.3M, after $488.6M of capital spending.

  • Otter Tail Corp. spent $4.0M on share buybacks and $92.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 42.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.2×; forward P/E: 15.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.74%, paying out 48% of earnings.

  • Otter Tail Corp. employs 2,198 people — $598K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

OTTR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelConglomerates
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
OTTROtter Tail Corp.$3.8B44
SEBSeaboard Corp.$3.3B54
GHCGraham Holdings Co.$5.1B58
VMIValmont Industries, Inc.$8.6B67
DLXDeluxe Corp.$991.3M99
CODICompass Diversified Holdings$904.3M87
FBYDFalcon’s Beyond Global, Inc.$851.2M25

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News

Latest OTTR news & analysis

Otter Tail Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Otter Tail reported third-quarter diluted EPS of $1.41, down from $1.86 a year earlier, as lower PVC pipe pricing and higher input costs pressured its Plastics segment. It narrowed its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range while keeping the midpoint unchanged.

Why it matters — OTTR watchers may note the year-over-year earnings decline alongside the company’s maintained guidance midpoint and stated confidence in meeting its financial objectives.

Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Otter Tail Corporation held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on November 3, 2026. The excerpt lists company and conference-call participants but provides no discussion of results or business developments.

Why it matters — OTTR watchers can note that the Q3 2026 call took place, though this excerpt contains no substantive information about the company’s performance.

Otter Tail (OTTR) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026negative

Otter Tail reported quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share, below the Zacks consensus estimate of $1.57 and down from $1.86 per share a year earlier. The headline also says revenue lagged estimates, though the excerpt provides no revenue figures.

Why it matters — OTTR watchers may note the earnings shortfall and year-over-year decline when assessing the company's quarterly results.

Earnings Preview: Otter Tail (OTTR) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Oct 2026negative

Zacks Investment Research says Otter Tail lacks the combination of two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming Q3 report. The item previews the key expectations for the report.

Why it matters — OTTR watchers may want to note the preview's indication that a Q3 earnings beat is not considered likely.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about OTTR stock

What is the OTTR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Otter Tail Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $91, with estimates ranging from $86 to $95. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is OTTR stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Otter Tail Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Otter Tail Corp. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank OTTR?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Otter Tail Corp. ranks 44 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

Will OTTR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +8.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Otter Tail Corp. 44 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the OTTR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Otter Tail Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for OTTR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $86 to $95 over the next 12 months.

How has OTTR stock performed over the past year?

Otter Tail Corp. returned +4.9% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Otter Tail Corp. do?

Otter Tail Corporation is a diversified holding company that operates a regulated electric utility, manufacturing businesses, and a plastics segment. Its electric utility provides generation, transmission, and distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

What is the latest news on OTTR?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 3 Nov 2026): "Otter Tail Q3 Earnings Call Highlights". Otter Tail reported third-quarter diluted EPS of $1.41, down from $1.86 a year earlier, as lower PVC pipe pricing and higher input costs pressured its Plastics segment. It narrowed its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range while keeping the midpoint unchanged.

Company

About Otter Tail Corp.

Otter Tail Corporation is a diversified holding company that operates a regulated electric utility, manufacturing businesses, and a plastics segment. Its electric utility provides generation, transmission, and distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The company’s manufacturing operations focus on metal fabrication, machined components, and related industrial products, while its plastics business produces PVC pipe and other plastic products used in water, drainage, agricultural, and industrial applications. Otter Tail Corporation serves essential infrastructure and production markets in the United States, combining utility services with industrial manufacturing capabilities. Headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, with additional corporate offices in Fargo, North Dakota, Otter Tail Corporation is an established participant in the power, infrastructure, and materials markets.

CEO Mr. Charles S. MacFarlane · 2,198 employees · United States · https://www.ottertail.com