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Movers explained · October 7, 2026

Why Is BLACK HILLS CORP (BKH) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · reviewed against 6 wire stories

BLACK HILLS CORP (BKH) is up +10.16% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 6 stories on BKH across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 65/100).

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BKH by the numbers

Last: $77.93Session: +10.16%7 sessions: +8.75%Coverage: 6 stories / 6 sourcesAI sentiment: 65/100 (bullish)
BKH · today's session (5-min) · +9.39% vs prior close · updated 11:30 AM ET
$70.31$74.32$78.32prev close $70.74$77.387:00 AM8:06 AM9:12 AM10:18 AM11:25 AM7:00 AM · $73.057:10 AM · $72.187:15 AM · $71.507:20 AM · $71.907:35 AM · $71.007:45 AM · $72.297:50 AM · $72.008:00 AM · $73.188:10 AM · $73.128:15 AM · $73.008:20 AM · $73.028:40 AM · $73.808:45 AM · $73.918:50 AM · $73.509:05 AM · $74.039:10 AM · $74.009:20 AM · $73.739:25 AM · $75.009:30 AM · $75.849:35 AM · $76.209:40 AM · $75.859:45 AM · $75.669:50 AM · $75.669:55 AM · $76.0310:00 AM · $76.1110:05 AM · $75.9110:10 AM · $75.7010:15 AM · $76.5710:20 AM · $76.6410:25 AM · $76.7010:30 AM · $76.7810:35 AM · $76.6410:40 AM · $76.5710:45 AM · $76.6710:50 AM · $76.9210:55 AM · $77.0411:00 AM · $77.2411:05 AM · $77.6511:10 AM · $77.8911:15 AM · $77.4511:20 AM · $77.6111:25 AM · $77.38
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 6 stories · 65/100 bullish
AI sentiment 65/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 6 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowBusiness Insider · sentiment 67 · Black Hills Corp. Executes Definitive Agreements to Serve Google’s Planned Data Center in Cheyenne, WyomingBusiness Insider · 67Black Hills Corp. Executes Definitive Agreements to Serve Google’s Planned Data Center in…SEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · BLACK HILLS CORP /SD/ (BKH) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50BLACK HILLS CORP /SD/ (BKH) files 8-KSeeking Alpha · sentiment 73 · Black Hills surges on deal to serve planned Google data center in WyomingSeeking Alpha · 73Black Hills surges on deal to serve planned Google data center in WyomingInvesting.com Markets · sentiment 71 · Black Hills stock surges 5% on $1.8B Google data center dealInvesting.com Markets · 71Black Hills stock surges 5% on $1.8B Google data center dealMarketChameleon · sentiment 67 · Black Hills and Google Sign Through-2048 Cheyenne Data Center Power Deal Targeting $150 Million Net Income in 2030 October 7, 2026MarketChameleon · 67Black Hills and Google Sign Through-2048 Cheyenne Data Center Power Deal Targeting $150 M…Investing.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 63 · Freedom Broker upgrades Black Hills stock rating on Google data center dealInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 63Freedom Broker upgrades Black Hills stock rating on Google data center deal
1h agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 63Analyst

Freedom Broker upgrades Black Hills stock rating on Google data center deal

Freedom Broker upgrades Black Hills stock rating on Google data center deal

4h agoMarketChameleonBULLISH 67Product/PR

Black Hills and Google Sign Through-2048 Cheyenne Data Center Power Deal Targeting $150 Million Net Income in 2030 October 7, 2026

Black Hills Corp. said it signed definitive agreements effective Sept. 30, 2026, running through 2048, to serve Google’s planned Cheyenne, Wyoming data center with up to 590 MW of grid-connected energy service while managing about 2.1 GW of third-party contracted resources through a private microgrid. The company plans to invest $1.8 billion in 2027–2029 to build 564 MW of new natural gas generation and expects the project to begin contributing to earnings in 2027, reaching approximately $150…

18h agoInvesting.com MarketsBULLISH 71M&A

Black Hills stock surges 5% on $1.8B Google data center deal

Black Hills stock surges 5% on $1.8B Google data center deal

18h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 73Product/PR

Black Hills surges on deal to serve planned Google data center in Wyoming

Black Hills said it signed agreements through 2048 to serve Google

19h agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

BLACK HILLS CORP /SD/ (BKH) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-10-06 AccNo: 0001193125-26-415597 Size: 555 KB Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

19h agoBusiness InsiderBULLISH 67Product/PR

Black Hills Corp. Executes Definitive Agreements to Serve Google’s Planned Data Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Investing $1.8 billion in new company-owned natural gas generation Providing up to 590 megawatts (MW) of grid-connected energy service and managing 2.1 gigawatts (GW)...

Frequently asked questions

Why is BKH stock up today?

BLACK HILLS CORP (BKH) is up +10.16% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 6 stories on BKH across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 65/100). The most recent driver: "Freedom Broker upgrades Black Hills stock rating on Google data center deal" (Investing.com Analyst Ratings).

Is BKH a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of BKH coverage reads 65/100 over 6 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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