NEE, AEP, XEL, and D: Analysts’ Target Prices

Last week, UBS raised its target prices for many utility stocks. NextEra Energy (NEE) stock has an estimated upside of 0.8% based on its median target price of $183.1 and its current market price of $181.7. UBS increased NextEra Energy’s target price from $195.0 to $209.0 last week.

Dominion Energy (D) stock has a median target price of $74.8—compared to its current price of $74.5, which implies flattish movement over the next 12 months. UBS raised Dominion Energy’s target price from $75.0 to $84.0. UBS also upgraded Dominion Energy from “neutral” to “buy” last week.

American Electric Power (AEP) has a median target price of $77.7—compared to its current market price. The target price implies flattish movement for the next 12 months. UBS raised American Electric Power from $83.0 to $85.0 on November 29.

According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, Xcel Energy (XEL) stock has a median target price of $50.9—compared to its current market price of $52.5, which indicates a downside of 3% in the next year. UBS increased Xcel Energy’s target price from $50.0 to $53.0 on November 29.

Many utility stocks seem to be offering minimal potential upside based on analysts’ target prices due to their recent strength. However, a dovish stance from the Fed regarding the interest rate hike and healthy quarterly earnings could be some of the important indicators boosting utility stocks going forward.

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