NASDAQ:OTTR · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.64 today
Vol 0.18M · Avg 0.27M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Otter Tail Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare OTTR returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
14.8%
avg 14.3%
ROIC
7.9%
avg 7.1%
ROA
7.0%
avg 5.7%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 14.8% versus its period average of 14.3%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charles S. MacFarlane | CEO & Director | $3.27M | — | 61 | $275,112.00 | 0.66% |
John S. Abbott | Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Platform | $1.11M | — | 67 | $3,133.00 | <0.01% |
Timothy J. Rogelstad | President | $1.01M | — | 59 | $1,400.00 | <0.01% |
Tyler Nelson | Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $994,291.00 | — | — | $4,355.00 | 0.01% |
Todd R. Wahlund | Senior Vice President | $994,291.00 | — | 55 | $300.00 | <0.01% |
Jennifer O. Smestad | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | $980,594.00 | — | 55 | $5,800.00 | 0.01% |
Paul L. Knutson | Vice President of Human Resources | — | — | — | $24,983.00 | 0.06% |
Beth Eiken | Manager of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Stephanie A. Hoff | Director of Corporate Communications | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
No insider transactions in the last 12 months.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | +8.9% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -3.2% | +4.7% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | +9.7% (15yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +10.0% | +11.6% (15yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +10.0% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +11.6% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages OTTR?
Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) lists 9 active executives. The top listed executive is Tyler Nelson, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.
Are OTTR insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $10.63M.
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