Black Hills: A 439 MW Utility With A Three GW Data Center Pipeline
Black Hills Corporation is rated Buy, supported by a robust 600 MW data center load from Microsoft and Meta already in the financial plan. BKH expects the initial 600 MW to drive over 10% of consolidated EPS growth from 2028, with minimal capital outlay required for this tranche. The remaining 2.5+ GW prospective pipeline, including a 1.8 GW hyperscale project, offers significant optionality but is not yet included in earnings estimates.