Black Hills Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities. The Electric Utilities segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 218,000 electric utility customers in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming; and owns and operates 1,481.5 megawatts of generation capacity and 8,892 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. The Gas Utilities segment distributes natural gas to approximately 1,094,000 natural gas utility customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming; owns and operates 4,732 miles of intrastate gas transmission pipelines; 41,644 miles of gas distribution mains and service lines; six natural gas storage sites; and approximately 50,000 horsepower of compression and 515 miles of gathering lines. The company also constructs and maintains gas infrastructure facilities for gas transportation customers; and provides appliance repair services to residential utility customers, as well as electrical system construction services to large industrial customers. In addition, it produces electric power through wind, natural gas, and coal-fired generating plants; and coal at its coal mine located near Gillette, Wyoming. The company was incorporated in 1941 and is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Black Hills Dividend Announcement
• Black Hills announced a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-01. Ex dividend date: 2024-11-18
• Black Hills annual dividend for 2024 was $2.60
• Black Hills annual dividend for 2023 was $2.50
• Black Hills's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.13%
• Black Hills's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 67.96%
• Black Hills's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 5.31% year
• Black Hills's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 5.10% year
Black Hills Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-11-18 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-12-01 |
2024-08-19 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-09-01 |
2024-05-16 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-06-01 |
2024-02-15 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2024-03-01 |
2023-11-16 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2023-12-01 |
2023-08-17 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2023-09-01 |
2023-05-17 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2023-06-01 |
2023-02-13 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2023-03-01 |
2022-11-16 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2022-12-01 |
2022-08-17 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2022-09-01 |
2022-05-17 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2022-06-01 |
2022-02-11 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2022-03-01 |
2021-11-16 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2021-12-01 |
2021-08-17 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2021-09-01 |
2021-05-17 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2021-06-01 |
2021-02-11 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2021-03-01 |
2020-11-16 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2020-12-01 |
2020-08-17 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2020-09-01 |
2020-05-15 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2020-06-01 |
2020-02-13 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2020-03-01 |
2019-11-15 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2019-12-01 |
2019-08-16 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-09-01 |
2019-05-16 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-06-01 |
2019-02-14 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-03-01 |
2018-11-16 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2018-12-01 |
2018-08-17 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2018-09-01 |
2018-05-17 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2018-06-01 |
2018-02-14 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2018-03-01 |
2017-11-16 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2017-12-01 |
2017-08-16 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2017-09-01 |
2017-05-16 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2017-06-01 |
2017-02-13 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2017-03-01 |
2016-11-15 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2016-12-01 |
2016-08-16 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2016-09-01 |
2016-05-16 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2016-06-01 |
2016-02-11 | $0.42 | quarterly | 2016-03-01 |
2015-11-13 | $0.41 | quarterly | 2015-12-01 |
2015-08-14 | $0.41 | quarterly | 2015-09-01 |
2015-05-14 | $0.41 | quarterly | 2015-06-01 |
2015-02-11 | $0.41 | quarterly | 2015-03-01 |
2014-11-13 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2014-12-01 |
2014-08-13 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2014-09-01 |
2014-05-14 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2014-06-01 |
2014-02-12 | $0.39 | quarterly | 2014-03-01 |
2013-11-13 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-12-01 |
2013-08-14 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-09-01 |
2013-05-15 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-06-01 |
2013-02-13 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2013-03-01 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Black Hills's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Black Hills publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Black Hills distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Black Hills are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Black Hills sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Black Hills distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Black Hills declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Black Hills's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
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