MDU Resources Group (MDU) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from MDU Resources Group (MDU) based on its 11.2% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~11.2%).

Initial dividend yield
2.714%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,305.72130.6%

Annual Dividend Income

$101.02259.2%

Monthly Dividend Income

$8.42259.2%

Yield on Cost

10.10%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,306 (+130.6%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

43.4%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$559

24.2%

Stock Price Growth

$747

32.4%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    44.76
    Annual DPS
    $0.5500
    Annual dividend
    $24.62
    Yield on cost
    2.46%
    Stock price
    $22.34
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,078.17
    Shares
    45.96
    Annual DPS
    $0.6118
    Annual dividend
    $28.12
    Yield on cost
    2.81%
    Annual investment
    $27.66
    Stock price
    $23.46
    Total profit
    $78.17
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,164.28
    Shares
    47.27
    Annual DPS
    $0.6805
    Annual dividend
    $32.17
    Yield on cost
    3.22%
    Annual investment
    $31.61
    Stock price
    $24.63
    Total profit
    $164.28
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,259.34
    Shares
    48.70
    Annual DPS
    $0.7569
    Annual dividend
    $36.86
    Yield on cost
    3.69%
    Annual investment
    $36.18
    Stock price
    $25.86
    Total profit
    $259.34
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,364.56
    Shares
    50.25
    Annual DPS
    $0.8419
    Annual dividend
    $42.31
    Yield on cost
    4.23%
    Annual investment
    $41.49
    Stock price
    $27.15
    Total profit
    $364.56
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,481.33
    Shares
    51.95
    Annual DPS
    $0.9364
    Annual dividend
    $48.65
    Yield on cost
    4.87%
    Annual investment
    $47.66
    Stock price
    $28.51
    Total profit
    $481.33
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,611.25
    Shares
    53.82
    Annual DPS
    $1.0416
    Annual dividend
    $56.06
    Yield on cost
    5.61%
    Annual investment
    $54.85
    Stock price
    $29.94
    Total profit
    $611.25
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,756.22
    Shares
    55.87
    Annual DPS
    $1.1586
    Annual dividend
    $64.73
    Yield on cost
    6.47%
    Annual investment
    $63.25
    Stock price
    $31.43
    Total profit
    $756.22
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,918.46
    Shares
    58.12
    Annual DPS
    $1.2887
    Annual dividend
    $74.90
    Yield on cost
    7.49%
    Annual investment
    $73.09
    Stock price
    $33.01
    Total profit
    $918.46
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,100.60
    Shares
    60.61
    Annual DPS
    $1.4334
    Annual dividend
    $86.88
    Yield on cost
    8.69%
    Annual investment
    $84.65
    Stock price
    $34.66
    Total profit
    $1,100.60
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,305.72
    Shares
    63.36
    Annual DPS
    $1.5943
    Annual dividend
    $101.02
    Yield on cost
    10.10%
    Annual investment
    $98.28
    Stock price
    $36.39
    Total profit
    $1,305.72

Income Milestones

10
$100/year — reached in year 10

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$29.65 (41.5% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
127.3828.12
230.4632.17
333.8836.86
437.6842.31
541.9248.65
646.6256.06
751.8664.73
857.6874.90
964.1686.88
1071.37101.02

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will MDU Resources Group pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 11.2% annual dividend growth, MDU Resources Group (MDU) could generate $101.02/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is MDU Resources Group's projected dividend growth rate?

MDU Resources Group (MDU) has grown its dividend at a 11.2% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with MDU Resources Group dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional MDU Resources Group shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in MDU Resources Group to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At MDU Resources Group's current yield of 2.71%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $442,103 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.