3 Under-the-Radar AI Infrastructure Stocks Powering the Next Buildout

The so-called “Mag 7” stocks may be cooling off, but that doesn't mean the artificial intelligence story is over. In a recent conversation with Marc Lichtenfeld of The Oxford Club, the focus shifted away from the biggest headline names and toward the less obvious businesses enabling the AI boom—especially the “picks and shovels” behind the data center buildout.

MarketBeat • Feb 20, 2026

Black Hills Corp. Requests Rate Review in South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its electric utility has filed a rate review application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting recovery of the necessary capital infrastructure and operational costs required to deliver safe, reliable electric service to approximately 75,000 customers in South Dakota.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 19, 2026

All It Takes Is $5,000 Invested in Each of These 3 Dividend Kings to Help Generate $578 in Passive Income in 2026

Federal Realty has raised its dividend for a REIT-leading 58 consecutive years. PepsiCo recently announced its 54 consecutive annual dividend increase.

The Motley Fool • Feb 19, 2026

Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 5, 2026

Northwestern Energy Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. - NWE

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWE) to Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of NorthWestern will receive 0.98 shares of Black Hills for each share of NorthWestern that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and.

Business Wire • Feb 5, 2026

Black Hills Corp. Reports 2025 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results and Initiates 2026 Earnings Guidance

Delivered 2025 GAAP EPS of $3.98 and adjusted EPS of $4.10, at midpoint of earnings guidance range Initiates 2026 adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $4.25 to $4.45, reflecting 6% growth over 2025 Advancing plans to serve data center pipeline of more than 3 GW, including 600 MW in five-year plan Targeting upper half of 4% to 6% long-term adjusted EPS growth off 2023 Extended track record of dividend increases to 56 consecutive years Energized Ready Wyoming 260-mile electric transmission expansion project on schedule RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 4, 2026

10 Highest Rated Dividend Kings For Generations Of Income

My top 10 Dividend Kings list prioritizes reliability, dividend safety, and attractive valuation for long-term, generational income. Selection criteria include payout ratios under 70%, strong dividend safety/growth grades, and favorable Quant, SA, and Wall Street ratings. ABM Industries leads with a low 31% payout ratio, 2.5% yield, B- safety/growth, and an A- valuation grade despite a Hold Quant rating.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 29, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: January 2026

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, averaging 4.91% total return versus SPY's 17.72%, though 14 Kings outperformed the index. 2026 began strongly for Dividend Kings, up 4.66% through January 23rd, outpacing SPY's 1.07% gain. Nineteen Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

Black Hills Corp. Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend

RAPID CITY, S.D., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.703 per share, an increase of $0.027 per share over last quarter's dividend. Common shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 17, 2026, will receive $0.703 per share, payable March 1, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 23, 2026

Utility Black Hills Stands Out With 55 Years Of Dividend Growth

Investors looking for a dependable dividend stock can consider Black Hills, an electricity and natural gas utility.

Investors Business Daily • Jan 8, 2026