MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) saw a big move last session, as the company’s shares fell by nearly 6% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent downtrend for MDU, as the stock is now down 8% since Jan 21.

On Jan 2, 2015, MDU Resources Group reported lower-than-expected fourth quarter results.

This slump shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to investors, as the gas distributing company has seen 2 negative revisions in the past few weeks and its current year earnings consensus has moved lower over the last 30 days. This suggests there may be more trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent slump will continue, as the earnings picture definitely suggests that this might be the case.

MDU currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

Another better-ranked stock in the same sector is Southwest Gas Corporation (SWX) sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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