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Otter Tail Corporation Announces First Quarter Earnings and Affirms 2026 EPS Guidance
FERGUS FALLS, Minn., May 04, 2026--Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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