Otter Tail (OTTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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• Manufacturing segment earnings decreased $0.06 per share, or 16% year over year in FY2025.

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• The company remains optimistic about a 430 MW data center opportunity in phase two of the large load pipeline and is working towards a signed electric service agreement.

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• Every additional $100 million incremental capital investment increases Otter Tail Power's rate base CAGR by approximately 65 basis points.

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• PVC pipe sales prices decreased 15% from the 2024 average in FY2025, with the rate of decline accelerating to 20% lower than the prior year period by end of 2025.

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• The company ended 2025 with $386 million of cash on hand and a return on equity of 16% on an equity layer of 63%.

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• Manufacturing segment earnings expected to increase 7% in 2026 driven by improved sales outlook at BTD and higher horticulture product sales.

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• Plastics segment earnings expected to decrease 36% in 2026 as PVC pipe prices continue to recede from 2022 peak; 2026 average PVC price expected approximately 20% lower than 2025 average.

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• The balance sheet is capable of funding significant growth without external equity through at least 2030.

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• $80 million in parent-level debt matures later in 2026 and is expected to be retired and not replaced, leaving no outstanding parent-level debt.

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• PVC pipe sales volumes increased 8% from 2024 levels, largely driven by incremental capacity added at Vinyltech in late 2024.

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• Customer bills projected to increase 3%-4% CAGR over the five-year planning period.

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• Long-term EPS growth rate target of 7% to 9%, resulting in targeted total shareholder return of 10% to 12%, with targets expected to be delivered once Plastics segment normalizes in 2028.

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• Northern Pipe Products is pursuing a project to increase nameplate production capacity by approximately 20 million pounds, available beginning 2028.

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• 2026 EPS guidance range is $5.22 to $5.62 with a midpoint of $5.42, expected to produce above-average ROE of 12%.

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• Approximately $140 million of transmission-related investments shifted outside the current five-year planning period due to updated timing.

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• Plastics segment earnings expected to decline through 2027 with 2028 being the first full year within the $45M-$50M range.

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• The battery storage facility will have 75 MW capacity and 4-hour duration, with total capital investment of approximately $120 million, expected operational in 2028.

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• Electric segment earnings expected to increase 14% in 2026 driven by 14% increase in average rate base from wind repower and solar investments.

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• Otter Tail Power's 2025 residential electric rates were 34% below the national average and 19% below regional peers.

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• Electric segment earnings increased over 7% year over year with an increase of $0.16 per share in FY2025.

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• PVC resin input costs decreased 14% from 2024 levels as domestic supply remains elevated.

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• 2025 financial results exceeded original expectations for the year.

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• Wind repowering upgrades are expected to result in a 20% increase in output.

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• Five-year capital spending plan for Otter Tail Power totals $1.9 billion and is expected to produce rate base CAGR of 10%.

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• Otter Tail Power's five-year capital spending plan total remains unchanged at $1.9 billion with a 10% rate base CAGR.

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• Plastics segment earnings decreased $0.72 per share, or 15% year over year in FY2025 as earnings receded from 2024 historic high.

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• Solway Solar expected operational late 2026 or early 2027; Abercrombie Solar expected operational in 2028.

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