Black Hills Corp Reaffirms FY 2013 EPS Guidance; Announces Quarterly Dividend

Black Hills Corp reaffirmed its fiscal 2013 guidance and expects earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations , as adjusted, to be in the range of $2.20 to $2.40. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report EPS of $2.29 for fiscal 2013. The Company also announced that quarterly dividend was increased by $0.01 per common share to $0.38 per share, equivalent to an annual increase of $0.04 and dividend rate of $1.52 per share. Common shareholders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2013, will receive $0.38 per share, payable on March 1, 2013.