Capital Expenditures for MDU Resources Group (MDU)
According to MDU Resources Group's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $792.00M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$792.00M
YoY change
+51.5%
5Y CAGR
+7.3%
Peak year (2014)
$972.10M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$14.79B
CapEx history chart for MDU Resources Group (MDU) from 1994 to 2025
CapEx history table for MDU Resources Group (MDU) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $792.00M | +51.5% | ||
| 2024 | $522.82M | +0.6% | ||
| 2023 | $519.73M | +17.4% | ||
| 2022 | $442.58M | -8.8% | ||
| 2021 | $485.20M | -13.0% | ||
| 2020 | $558.01M | -3.1% | ||
| 2019 | $576.07M | +1.4% | ||
| 2018 | $568.23M | +66.4% | ||
| 2017 | $341.38M | -12.1% | ||
| 2016 | $388.18M | -37.9% | ||
| 2015 | $625.38M | -35.7% | ||
| 2014 | $972.10M | +6.9% | ||
| 2013 | $909.40M | +4.2% | ||
| 2012 | $872.92M | +75.6% | ||
| 2011 | $497.00M | +10.6% | ||
| 2010 | $449.28M | +0.1% | ||
| 2009 | $448.68M | -39.9% | ||
| 2008 | $746.48M | +33.7% | ||
| 2007 | $558.28M | +9.7% | ||
| 2006 | $508.98M | -0.4% | ||
| 2005 | $510.91M | +51.3% | ||
| 2004 | $337.69M | +7.9% | ||
| 2003 | $313.05M | +13.1% | ||
| 2002 | $276.78M | -27.6% | ||
| 2001 | $382.29M | -6.5% | ||
| 2000 | $408.83M | +139.8% | ||
| 1999 | $170.50M | -10.8% | ||
| 1998 | $191.20M | +70.4% | ||
| 1997 | $112.20M | +0.3% | ||
| 1996 | $111.90M | -2.7% | ||
| 1995 | $115.00M | +40.9% | ||
| 1994 | $81.60M | — |
CapEx values are taken from MDU Resources Group's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, MDU Resources Group (MDU) reported capital expenditures of $792.00M – surged 51.5% year-over-year.
MDU Resources Group capital expenditures has grown for 3 consecutive years, with a +7.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
MDU Resources Group capital expenditures peaked at $972.10M in 2014; the latest annual figure is $792.00M in 2025 (18.5% below peak).
The dataset's maximum capital expenditures sits at $972.10M (2014); the minimum reading of $81.60M dates to 1994.
MDU Resources Group (MDU) sits 8th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.05B.
MDU Resources Group Capital Expenditures by Year
MDU Resources Group Capital Expenditures 2025: $792.00M
MDU Resources Group capital expenditures in 2025 was $792.00M, surged 51.5% from 2024.
MDU Resources Group Capital Expenditures 2024: $522.82M
MDU Resources Group capital expenditures in 2024 was $522.82M, edged up 0.6% from 2023.
MDU Resources Group Capital Expenditures 2023: $519.73M
MDU Resources Group capital expenditures in 2023 was $519.73M, grew 17.4% from 2022.
MDU Resources Group Capital Expenditures 2022: $442.58M
MDU Resources Group capital expenditures in 2022 was $442.58M, declined 8.8% below 2021.
MDU Resources Group Capital Expenditures 2021: $485.20M
MDU Resources Group capital expenditures in 2021 was $485.20M.
See more financial history for MDU Resources Group (MDU).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as MDU Resources Group, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Deere & Company (DE) | $4.23B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $3.79B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.94B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $2.63B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $1.47B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.27B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $986.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is MDU Resources Group's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for MDU Resources Group (MDU) is $792.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has MDU Resources Group capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- MDU Resources Group (MDU) capital expenditures changed +51.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of MDU Resources Group capital expenditures?
- MDU Resources Group (MDU) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +7.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MDU Resources Group capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- MDU Resources Group capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $972.10M in 2014.
What was MDU Resources Group capital expenditures in 2024?
- MDU Resources Group (MDU) capital expenditures in 2024 was $522.82M.
What was MDU Resources Group capital expenditures in 2025?
- MDU Resources Group (MDU) capital expenditures in 2025 was $792.00M.
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