MDUStock and Options Trade Setup — MDU Resources Group, Inc.
NYSE · Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) · Low-liquidity options · Mid cap · ~$4.5B
MDU Resources completed its strategic transformation in 2024 by spinning off Knife River (construction aggregates), leaving a focused pure-play regulated electric and natural gas utility. The simplified business now offers cleaner valuation comparability with utility peers and faster decision-making capacity. The regulated utility serves rapidly growing service territories in North Dakota (Bakken oil patch industrial load), Minnesota, Montana, and the Pacific Northwest — all benefiting from data center, industrial reshoring, and population growth. Rate base growth compounds in the high-single-digits driven by mandated grid modernisation and load growth. Pipeline capex from the natural gas distribution business adds additional rate base. The dividend has been raised for 33+ consecutive years (Dividend Aristocrat). Beta is among the lowest in utilities. Risk profile is low. Options liquidity is light; medium-duration directional setups have been productive for income-focused portfolios.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move MDU against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Long-duration interest rates rising materially, pressuring utility multiples
- 2.Regulatory environment turning less constructive in a major service state
- 3.Knife River dis-synergies (loss of construction materials cyclical earnings buffer) emerging in 2026
MDU Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MDU a good options trade today?+
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 64/100, ranking it top 36% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is MDU's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MDU's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 60%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MDU trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for MDU?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the MDU setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MDU's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If MDU drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for MDU?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MDU: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is MDU outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MDU currently scores 64.
How does MDU compare to other Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) setups?+
MDU's sector rank and percentile against other Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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