Mdu Resources Group Stock Forecast

Sell candidate since Aug 04, 2026 Loss -0.30%

The MDU Resources Group Inc stock price fell by -0.299% on the last day (Wednesday, 5th Aug 2026) from $20.08 to $20.02. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.61% from a day low at $19.85 to a day high of $20.17. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.16% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 377 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $27.79 million.

The stock lies in the lower of a falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $19.85 is broken, it will firstly indicate a stronger fall rate. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -8.61% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $18.14 and $19.21 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.

MDU Signals & Forecast

A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, July 31, 2026, and so far it has risen 0.351%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The MDU Resources Group Inc stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $20.11 and $20.91. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for MDU Resources Group Inc stock

MDU Resources Group Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $20.01 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.320 (1.61%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.05%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (MDU) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 6th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 6th we expect MDU Resources Group Inc to open at $20.01, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.80 and $20.24, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.438 (+/-2.21%) up or down from last closing price. If MDU Resources Group Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.21% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $20.01 (0.05%) than the resistance at $21.29 (6.34%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is MDU Resources Group Inc stock A Buy?

MDU Resources Group Inc holds several negative signals and is within a falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -2.848 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 6, 2026 - $20.01 ( 0.0333%).

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