Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.79%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Black Hills Corporation (BKH) is 3.79%.
BKH Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.79%
Yield on Cost for BKH
BKH now pays $2.76 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-17) | $62.20 | 4.44% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-15) | $69.82 | 3.95% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-15) | $62.20 | 4.44% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-20) | $55.77 | 4.95% |
| Buying today(at $72.75) | $72.75 | 3.79% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.79% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 4.5% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.79%
In 3 years
4.48%
In 5 years
5.00%
In 10 years
6.60%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Black Hills Corporation (BKH).
Starting Yield
3.79%
Ending YOC
7.34%
Year 15 Dividend
$5.34
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$59.95
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $2.76 | — | 3.79% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.88 | +4.50% | 3.96% | $2.88 |
| Year 2 | $3.01 | +4.50% | 4.14% | $5.90 |
| Year 3 | $3.15 | +4.50% | 4.33% | $9.05 |
| Year 4 | $3.29 | +4.50% | 4.52% | $12.34 |
| Year 5 | $3.44 | +4.50% | 4.73% | $15.78 |
| Year 6 | $3.59 | +4.50% | 4.94% | $19.37 |
| Year 7 | $3.76 | +4.50% | 5.16% | $23.13 |
| Year 8 | $3.92 | +4.50% | 5.40% | $27.05 |
| Year 9 | $4.10 | +4.50% | 5.64% | $31.16 |
| Year 10 | $4.29 | +4.50% | 5.89% | $35.44 |
| Year 11 | $4.48 | +4.50% | 6.16% | $39.92 |
| Year 12 | $4.68 | +4.50% | 6.43% | $44.60 |
| Year 13 | $4.89 | +4.50% | 6.72% | $49.49 |
| Year 14 | $5.11 | +4.50% | 7.03% | $54.60 |
| Year 15 | $5.34 | +4.50% | 7.34% | $59.95 |
Black Hills Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Black Hills Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Black Hills Corporation (BKH)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for BKH stock is 3.79%.
About Black Hills Corporation
Black Hills Corporation operates as an American utility firm, delivering both electric power and natural gas through its subsidiaries. Its business is organized into two primary divisions: Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities. The Electric Utilities segment is responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity to approximately 218,000 customers spanning Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. This division manages 1,481.5 megawatts of power generation capacity and maintains 8,892 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. Electric power generation is diversified, utilizing wind, natural gas, and coal-fired plants, and the company also operates a coal mine near Gillette, Wyoming. Conversely, the Gas Utilities segment provides natural gas to roughly 1,094,000 utility clients across Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. This operation includes overseeing 4,732 miles of intrastate gas transmission pipelines, 41,644 miles of gas distribution mains and service lines, six natural gas storage facilities, around 50,000 horsepower of compression, and 515 miles of gathering lines. Beyond these core utility offerings, Black Hills Corporation also constructs and maintains gas infrastructure for various gas transportation customers. It provides appliance repair services for residential utility subscribers and offers electrical system construction to large industrial clients. Founded in 1941, the company's headquarters are situated in Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Diversified Utilities
- CEO
- Linden R. Evans