Consolidated Edison Inc

Consolidated Edison has a dividend yield of 3.4%, higher than utilities’ average of 3%. It declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share in October.

Investors take shelter under relatively safe utility stocks amid market turmoil due to their stable dividend payment abilities.

Based on analysts’ estimates, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a target price of $44.0—compared to its current market price of $39.4.

Exelon’s (EXC) payout ratio was 67% in 2018 against its five-year average of 57%.

American Electric Power Company (AEP) stock is currently trading at an all-time high.

In the last five years, American Electric Power (AEP) increased its per share dividend by 5.4% compounded annually.

American Electric Power (AEP) has one of the longest dividend-payment histories among utility giants.

Entergy’s (ETR) dividend growth has been subdued in the last few years.

Consolidated Edison declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share on January 17.

Last week, utilities started on a weak note. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) fell marginally, while the S&P 500 rose almost 3%.

Xcel Energy (XEL) is trading at $48.5, which is almost 4% below its 50-day moving average and 2% above its 200-day moving average.

Xcel Energy is trading at a forward PE ratio of 18x based on analysts’ estimated EPS in 2019. Xcel Energy’s average historical valuation is close to 18x.

Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend per share for 44 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison trading at a dividend yield of 3.8%.

Consolidated Edison offers one of the most reliable dividends. The company has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years.

Analysts have given PPL (PPL) stock a median target price of $31.6, which implies an estimated upside of almost 13% for the next 12 months.

PPL (PPL), a mid-sized regulated utility, is trading at a forward PE ratio of 11x based on analysts’ EPS estimates for 2019.

Of the 18 analysts tracking FirstEnergy (FE), eight recommend “buy,” six recommend “hold,” and four recommend “strong buy.”

The broader market sell-off intensified last week. Most of the major indices recorded the worst week in a decade.

After a relatively upbeat start, broader markets fell on December 14 due to concerns about slowing global economic growth.

Consolidated Edison (ED) expects ordinary earnings and dividend growth for the next few years.

Consolidated Edison (ED) declared a dividend of $0.715 per share on October 18. It will pay it on December 17.

Consolidated Edison has a mean target price of $77.88—compared to its current market price of $75.43, which implies a potential upside of more than 3%.

New-York-based Consolidated Edison (ED) has a market capitalization of $27 billion.

According to EIA estimates, the natural gas inventory for the week ended December 1, 2017, is 3,695 Bcf (billion cubic feet). This reading is just 2 Bcf above the 3,693 Bcf recorded for the week ended November 24.

According to Wall Street analyst consensus, PPL (PPL) has a mean price target of $39.71 against its current market price of $35.91, which shows a gain potential of approximately 11% going forward.

Crestwood Equity Partners (CEQP) announced its 2017 financial guidance during its 4Q16 earnings release. The partnership expects its 2017 adjusted EBITDA to lie between $360 million–$390 million.

US utility stocks were weak recently due to proposed tax reforms and the increased possibility of another interest rate hike this year.

PPL declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share on August 25, 2017. It has September 7 as its ex-dividend date. The dividend will be paid on October 2.

Consolidated Edison’s (ED) 2016 operating revenues fell 4.0% due to a decline in every segment; namely, electric, gas, steam, and non-utility.

Utilities Select Index sales, earnings, and dividends have grown at a CAGR[1. Compound annual growth rate] of 1.9%, 1.7%, and 3.6%, respectively, between 2012 and 2017.

On April 28, 2017, NRG Energy (NRG) had the highest implied volatility among the stocks in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).

Analysts expect Consolidated Edison’s (ED) dividends to rise 3% for the next couple of years.

Consolidated Edison (ED) increased its dividends for the 43rd consecutive year on January 19, 2017.

On January 18, 2017, NRG Energy (NRG) had a short interest-to-equity float ratio of 6.7%, the highest among the utility stocks that make up XLU.

On January 5, 2017, NRG Energy (NRG) had a short interest-to-equity float ratio of 6.7%—the highest among the utility stocks that make up XLU.

On December 15, 2016, NRG Energy had a short interest-to-equity float ratio of 6.7%—the highest among the utility stocks that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF.

On December 6, 2016, NRG Energy (NRG) had a short interest-to-equity float ratio of 7.4%—the highest among the utility stocks that make up XLU.

As of October 19, NRG Energy (NRG) has the highest short interest-to-equity float ratio among utility stock companies that are part of the XLU at 5.1%.

As of October 13, 2016, NRG Energy (NRG) has the highest short interest-to-equity float ratio among utility stock companies that are part of XLU at 5.1%.

Electricity generation in the United States came in at 72.7 million MWh (megawatt-hours) in the week ended October 7, 2016.

Electricity generation in the United States rose marginally to 85.4 million MWh in the week ended September 9, 2016, driven by higher generation in the Central Industrial region.

As of August 3, NRG Energy has the highest short interest-to-equity float ratio of all the utility stocks (XLU) at 5.9%. One month ago, its ratio was 5.9%.

Oncor is the largest electric distribution company in Texas and delivers nearly 36% of the state’s total power.

New York-based Consolidated Edison (ED) is expected to report its earnings on August 4, 2016. According to analyst estimates, it’s expected to report earnings of $0.69 per share.

As of June 29, 2016, NRG Energy (NRG) has the highest short-interest-to-equity float ratio of all utility stocks (XLU).

As of June 22, 2016, NRG Energy (NRG) has the highest short interest–to–equity float ratio of all utility stocks (XLU).

PPL Corporation is currently trading at a forward dividend yield of 4%, with an expected dividend growth rate slightly under 2% for the next two years.

So far in 2016, Duke has risen more than 10%, in line with its peer utilities (XLU). The Fed’s status quo on interest rates in its April meeting may prompt a further utilities rally.

After posting healthy 1Q16 earnings on Thursday, April 28, NextEra Energy closed the day by losing 0.4%. But YTD, NextEra has surged by approximately 10%.

Crestwood Equity Partners and Con Edison have decided to form a 50-50 joint venture to own and develop Crestwood Equity’s existing natural gas pipeline.

The much-debated issue of net metering saw an interesting development this week when six New York utilities and three solar companies proposed a solution.

Among our selected group of utilities, WEC Energy Group (WEC) has the highest expected dividend growth for the next two years. It’s trading at a forward yield of 3.4%.

WEC Energy is targeting a dividend payout ratio of 65%–70% in the next couple of years, which is in line with industry trends.

Integrated utility holding company Eversource Energy (ES) is planning to sell 1,200 megawatts of its generation business in the next two years.

In 2016, the smart rally in midsize regulated utilities has bolstered their valuations. PPL Corporation seems to be overpriced when compared to peers.

Quarterly earnings and the slower-than-expected pace of the Fed’s projected interest rate hike have fueled the rally in utilities this year.

According to analysts, Xcel Energy has an expected downside of 6% in the next one year. It has a price target of $39.43 against its current market price of $41.82 as of March 31, 2016.

Sempra Energy (SRE) corrected more than 3% when the company announced its 4Q15 earnings on February 26, 2016.

Consolidated Edison (ED) is currently trading at a premium compared to its own five-year historical EV-EBITDA valuation. Its EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 9.6x.

Consolidated Edison (ED), New York’s largest utility, reported its fourth quarter earnings on February 18, 2016. ED beat analysts’ estimates and reported adjusted earnings of $0.61 per share

Given the centralized power generation model of Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), expanding its transmission infrastructure is a necessity in order to grow.

Electricity generation in the US came in at 70.2 million MWh in the week ended December 25. All nine census regions in the US reported a drop in electricity generation during the week.

With its focus on regulated operations, PPL’s revenues are expected to come in at $8.3 billion in 2016 according to Wall Street analysts’ estimates.

Six of the nine census regions in the United States reported an increase in electricity generation during the week ended December 18, 2015.

S&P (Standard & Poor’s) Financial Services has given a “negative” outlook to Con Edison with a credit rating of “A-.”

The regulated electric and gas distribution segments have been the top performers for Con Edison. However, Con Edison sees room for expansion in these areas.

Con Edison (ED) relies heavily on its regulated operations, deriving more than 90% of its total revenue from them.

Sale of electricity is the principal business of Con Edison (ED). It generates nearly 80% of revenues from supplying electricity.

Con Edison handles its competitive energy business through its three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Con Edison Solutions, Con Edison Energy, and Con Edison Development.

Consolidated Edison’s (ED) total return over the last five years stands at 9.2%. It’s a slow-growing stock, but it offers handsome dividends.

All nine census regions in the US reported gains in electricity generation during the week that ended December 4.

The Southeast division is the largest division in the United States for electricity generation. It saw an increase of 482,000 MWh, or 2.8%, in electricity production to 17.5 million MWh.

the electricity generation in the US fell by 3.5% to 71.1 million mWh. Electricity generation fell in all of the nine census divisions during the week ended October 9.

Electricity generation in the United States dropped 4.7% to 83.5 million megawatt-hours during the week ending August 28.

Electricity generation in the US dropped 0.5% to 87.6 million megawatt hours during the week ended August 21. Electricity generation in five out of nine census regions fell during the week.

Utilities benefitted greatly from the low interest rates, as they took an opportunity to undertake capital expenditure at these low rates.