BKH

In the past six months, BKH stock has trended upwards, increasing by 2.80% and showing a 25.92% rise over the last 12 months. A significant event was the October 6, 2026, announcement of a landmark agreement with Google to supply energy for a new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This multi-decade contract, effective through 2048, involves providing up to 590 MW of grid-connected energy service and managing an additional 2.1 GW of third-party resources via a private microgrid, supported by a planned $1.8 billion investment in natural gas generation capacity from 2027 to 2029. This news caused BKH's stock to jump 4.6% in after-hours trading on October 6, 2026, and trend up by 9.85% on October 7, 2026, leading analysts to upgrade ratings and price targets. Other notable events include Black Hills Corp. reporting its second-quarter adjusted earnings on August 5, 2026, surpassing Wall Street expectations with $0.54 per share against an estimate of $0.41, despite revenue falling short of forecasts, and reaffirming its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance. In April 2026, shareholders approved a merger with NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., expected to increase scale and diversify the company's footprint and close by the end of 2026. The company declared quarterly dividends on July 28, 2026, and April 28, 2026, continuing its 55-year track record of increasing dividends. The 260-mile Ready Wyoming transmission project was energized on schedule in January 2026, enhancing reliability and expanding energy market access.