What one share of Otter Tail holds
Otter Tail Corporation (OTC) is a holding company which has strategically invested in a portfolio of diversified operations including an electric utility and manufacturing and plastic pipe businesses. Our corporate offices are located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota.
Otter Tail’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $31.04 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $4.63 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $11.60 |
| Free cash flow | −$1.88 |
| Dividends | $2.21 |
| Cash and investments | $6.63 |
| Debt | $28.27 |
| Book value | $44.70 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $41.40 | $1.09 | $8.39 | −$4.88 | $1.19 | $21.52 |
| 2009 | $22.92 | $0.71 | $4.81 | −$0.25 | $1.19 | $18.75 |
| 2011 | $23.29 | −$0.40 | $1.87 | $1.03 | $1.19 | $15.83 |
| 2012 | $19.60 | −$0.17 | $3.15 | $3.29 | $1.19 | $14.43 |
| 2013 | $20.45 | $1.39 | $4.40 | −$0.33 | $1.19 | $14.75 |
| 2014 | $21.75 | $1.57 | $4.45 | −$1.39 | $1.21 | $15.39 |
| 2015 | $20.70 | $1.58 | $4.25 | −$1.13 | $1.23 | $15.98 |
| 2016 | $20.75 | $1.61 | $4.16 | $0.05 | $1.25 | $17.03 |
| 2017 | $21.37 | $1.82 | $3.34 | $1.02 | $1.28 | $17.62 |
| 2018 | $22.97 | $2.06 | $2.64 | $0.95 | $1.34 | $18.38 |
| 2019 | $23.01 | $2.17 | $5.19 | −$0.56 | $1.40 | $19.46 |
| 2020 | $21.59 | $2.34 | $9.08 | −$3.90 | $1.48 | $21.00 |
| 2021 | $28.64 | $4.23 | $4.11 | $1.42 | $1.56 | $23.84 |
| 2022 | $35.05 | $6.78 | $4.08 | $5.20 | $1.65 | $29.24 |
| 2023 | $32.20 | $7.00 | $6.83 | $2.79 | $1.75 | $34.60 |
| 2024 | $31.61 | $7.17 | $8.52 | $2.24 | $1.87 | $39.89 |
| 2025 | $30.86 | $6.55 | $6.84 | $2.32 | $2.10 | $44.43 |
Common questions about Otter Tail
How much does one share of Otter Tail earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Otter Tail earned $4.63 of profit on $31.04 of sales, keeping about 15¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Otter Tail pay a dividend?
Yes. Otter Tail paid $2.21 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 48¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Otter Tail’s book value per share?
Otter Tail’s book value is $44.70 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Otter Tail have?
Each share of Otter Tail has $6.63 of cash and investments and $28.27 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Otter Tail’s free cash flow per share?
−$1.88 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Otter Tail’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.09 in 2008 to $6.55 in 2025, growing about 11.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Otter Tail bought back shares?
Otter Tail’s share count rose about 33% from 2008 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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