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Why Utilities Underperformed the Broader Market Last Week
The defensives and utilities sector fell more than 2% last week while broader markets fell just 0.3%. Here’s why.
Analysts Changed Their Ratings on These Top Utilities Last Week
Dominion Energy (D), the third largest utility stock by market cap, offers a potential upside of ~5% for the next 12 months.
Analysts Raise Top Utility Stocks’ Target Prices
Southern Company (SO) stock received a flurry of target price increases last week.
Why Top Utility Stocks Look Expensive
NextEra Energy (NEE) stock is trading at 22 times its forward earnings, way beyond peers’ average.
Exelon: Analysts’ Views and Target Prices
Wall Street analysts have given Exelon (EXC) stock a target price of $51.7—compared to its current market price of $50.3.
Highlights from Exelon’s Q1 Earnings
Exelon (EXC) reported its first-quarter earnings on April 2. The company reported an EPS of $0.87.
EXC, AEE, and PPL: Analyzing Their Current Valuations
Many utility stocks seem to be trading at a large premium compared to the industry average. One of the top gainers, Exelon’s (EXC), stock is trading at 16 times its forward earnings at the moment, lower than peers’ average.
How Utility Stocks Played Out Last Week
Utility stocks outperformed broader markets last week. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) rose 1.4% while the S&P 500 continued to march higher, rising 1.2%.
Analysts’ Forecasts for AEP Stock
Of the 18 analysts tracking American Electric Power (AEP), four recommend “strong buy,” six recommend “buy,” and eight recommend “hold.”
What Analysts Think of AEP ahead of Its Q1 Earnings Results
According to Wall Street analysts’ estimates, American Electric Power (AEP) stock has a median target price of $84.2.
How Do Analysts View AEP?
American Electric Power Company (AEP) stock is currently trading at an all-time high.
How AEP’s Dividend Payout Ratio Stacks Up with Peers
Exelon’s (EXC) payout ratio was 67% in 2018 against its five-year average of 57%.
How AEP’s Dividend Growth Fared Recently
In the last five years, American Electric Power (AEP) increased its per share dividend by 5.4% compounded annually.
All You Need to Know about AEP’s Dividend Profile
American Electric Power (AEP) has one of the longest dividend-payment histories among utility giants.
Which Utility Stocks Received a Higher Target Price Last Week?
Exelon (EXC) has a median target price of $49.9 for the next 12 months. UBS raised Exelon’s target price from $53.0 to $56.0 last week.
XLU: Where Utility Stocks Might Go from Here
Exelon (EXC) stock is trading almost at its ten-year high. The stock is more than 4% and 11% above its 50-day and 200-day levels.
XLU’s Chart Indicators and Short Interest
Currently, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is trading at $58.2 after hitting an all-time high of $58.7 last week.
AEP, EXC, and Peers: Analyzing Utilities’ Total Returns
Exelon (EXC) has significantly outperformed broader utilities (XLU) in the last three years.
A Look at Exelon’s Price Target, Valuation, and More
Wall Street analysts’ price target of $49.74 for Exelon (EXC) implies an upside of just 0.2% based on its current market price of $49.62.
AEP, FE, EXC, and XEL: Analyst Views and Price Targets
Let’s take a look at utility stocks that received a price target raise last week. We’ll look at Exelon (EXC) first.
AEP, SRE, and EXC: Q4 Institutional Activity in Top Utilities
In this part of our series, we’ll discuss the institutional ownership in the top utility stocks during the fourth quarter.
XLU: What Utilities’ Chart Indicators Suggest
Utilities gained throughout last week. The recent strength has pushed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) into the “overbought” zone.
Exelon: Who Added and Cut Stakes in Q4?
Exelon (EXC) has been on a roll for the last few months. Currently, Exelon is trading close to its five-year high.
Utilities: How the Top Gainers Are Currently Valued
NRG Energy (NRG) stock is trading at a forward PE ratio of 10.3x based on analysts’ projected EPS for the next 12 months.
Top Utility Stocks Continued to Trade in the ‘Overbought’ Zone
Utility stocks continue to look strong considering their simple moving average levels. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is trading at $55.71.
Southern Company: Analysts’ Q4 Earnings Estimates
Southern Company (SO) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2018 earnings on February 20.
Utilities’ Weekly Review: How the Defensives Played Out
In the week ending February 8, the utilities sector outperformed broader markets for the third consecutive week.
Exelon’s 2018 Earnings Rose 19%, Revenues Rose 7%
Exelon (EXC) reported its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2018 earnings on February 8. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $0.58.
Analysts Have Raised Their Price Targets for These Utility Stocks
Analysts’ price target of $48.30 for Exelon (EXC) implies a ~1.7% upside in the next 12 months based on its current price of $47.50.
Comparing PPL’s, D’s, and EXC’s Valuation with Peers’
PPL’s (PPL) dividend yield is 5.2%, one of the highest among utilities, and its forward PE multiple is 12.7x.
These Utility Stocks Have Seen Massive Returns in the Last Year
Utilities are generally favored among investors because of their higher dividend yields and slow stock price movements.
Analysts Are Feeling Cautious about Dominion Energy ahead of Q4
Analysts’ median price target of $74.7 for Dominion Energy (D) stock implies a potential upside of ~7.5% for it over the next 12 months based on its current price of $69.4.
Analyzing FE, XEL, and AEP’s Current Valuation
FirstEnergy stock seems to have an attractive valuation. FirstEnergy has a lower valuation multiple than its historical average and peers’ average.
Southern Company’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
Currently, Southern Company (SO) stock is trading at a forward PE ratio of 14.5x based on analysts’ EPS for the next year.
AES, NRG Energy, and Excelon: Current Valuations
One of the smallest constituents of XLU, AES is trading at a forward PE ratio of 11.0x based on analysts’ estimated EPS for 2019.
XLU: Where Utilities Might Go in the Short Term
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) closed at $56.82 last week—almost 4% and 8% above its 50-day and 200-day moving average levels.
NRG, AES, FE, and EXC: Analysts’ Recommendations
Among the nine analysts tracking NRG Energy, four recommended a “strong buy,” five recommended a “buy,” and one recommended a “hold.”
NRG, AES, and FE: Is There Any Steam Left?
FirstEnergy (FE) stock offers a potential upside of 3% based on analysts’ median target price of $40.4. Currently, FirstEnergy is trading at $39.2.
Top Utility Gainers in 2018: Chart Indicators
NRG Energy stock is trading at $42.2—close to its 52-week high. NRG Energy is ~11% and 24% above its 50-day and 200-day moving average levels.
Top-Rallied Utilities’ Current Valuations
AES (AES) stock is trading at a forward PE ratio of 12.0x based on analysts’ estimated EPS for 2019.
Top Utility Gainers’ Returns in the Last Few Years
NRG Energy (NRG) has returned 47% in 2018. In the last five years, NRG Energy has returned 9% compounded annually.
NRG, AES, FE, and EXC: What Drove These Utilities in 2018?
NRG Energy (NRG), despite being the smallest-yielding utility stock, outperformed broader utilities in the past few years.
Many Top Utilities Trade in the ‘Overbought’ Zone
XLU is trading at $56.46, which is almost 4% and 8% above its 50-day and 200-day moving average levels, respectively.
Broader Markets Teeter, Utilities Continue to Rise
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which represents the S&P 500 Utilities, rose 1.6%, while the S&P 500 fell 4.4% last week.
Exelon Stock Has Risen 18% This Year—What’s Next?
Exelon (EXC), valued at $45.4 billion, is the fifth-biggest utility by market capitalization.
Analysts’ Recommendations on the Top Utility Stocks in 2018
Among the nine analysts tracking NRG Energy, four recommended a “strong buy,” four recommended a “buy,” and one recommended a “hold.”
Institutional Activity in Exelon in Q3 2018
The Vanguard Group added net ~1.3 million shares of Exelon Corporation (EXC) in the third quarter, which took its stake to 8.0%.
Biggest Utility Stocks’ Total Returns
So far, utilities at large have returned (including dividends) 7% in 2018, while broader markets returned a little more than 5%.
These Utility Stocks Had Recent Target Price Changes
Top utility stock NextEra Energy (NEE) has an estimated upside of ~6% based on its median target price of $180.40 and its current price of $169.90.
FirstEnergy’s Valuation after Its Q3 2018 Earnings
Currently, FirstEnergy stock is trading at a forward PE multiple of 14.8x—lower than peers’ average forward PE multiple of over 17x.
Morgan Stanley Has Reduced Its Target Price on Exelon
As of September 26, Reuters has compiled data from 20 analysts tracking Exelon (EXC) stock.
Analyzing Exelon’s Dividend Yield
On September 26, Exelon (EXC) was trading at a dividend yield of 3.3%.
Is Exelon Trading at a Discount Compared to Its Peers?
Exelon’s (EXC) EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value-to-EBITDA) multiple is 7.57x.
Exelon Has Outperformed the Utility Sector in 2018
As of September 26, Exelon has risen 7.1% YTD (year-to-date). However, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) has fallen 2.5% YTD.
FirstEnergy: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a median target price of $39.1. The stock’s current market price is $36.90.
FirstEnergy Stock: Current Valuation
Currently, FirstEnergy (FE) stock is trading at a forward PE multiple of 15x—lower than its peers’ average forward valuation of over 16x.
Is Duke Energy’s Dividend Yield Attractive?
As of September 20, Duke Energy (DUK) was trading at a dividend yield of 4.6%.
Top Utilities Received a Target Price Change Last Week
NextEra Energy (NEE), the most rallied stock among the top utilities, offers an estimated upside of 2% for the next 12 months.
Looking at Institutional Activity in Exelon during Q2 2018
The Vanguard Group added net ~0.9 million shares of Exelon in the second quarter, which took its stake to 7.9%.
Dominion Energy’s Price Targets and Analyst Recommendations
Wall Street analysts’ mean target price of $72.92 for Dominion Energy (D) implies a 3.70% upside over the next 12 months based on its current price of $70.32.
How Analysts View FirstEnergy ahead of Its Q2 2018 Earnings
Among the 18 analysts tracking FirstEnergy, eight have recommended a “buy,” and four have recommended a “strong buy.”
How FirstEnergy Stock Is Valued Compared to Its Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading at an EV-to-EBITDA valuation multiple of 8.1x, which is lower than its five-year average of 9.0x.
What Analysts Think of Dominion Energy ahead of Its Q2 Results
Analysts’ mean price target of $73.00 for Dominion Energy (D) stock implies an upside of ~3.0% for it over the next 12 months.
Analysts’ Outlook for Public Service Enterprise Stock
In this series, we’ve looked at S&P 500 Utilities stocks that offer attractive potential upsides.
How Exelon Stock Is Valued Compared to Its Peers
Exelon (EXC) is currently trading at an enterprise-value-to-EBITDA valuation multiple of 8.0x, which is higher than its five-year average.
How Analysts Currently Rate Exelon Stock
According to analysts’ consensus, Exelon has a mean price target of $44.12 against its current market price of $42.45.
How Duke Energy’s Dividend Yield Fares against Its Peers
Duke Energy (DUK), the second-largest utility by market capitalization, has paid dividends to its shareholders for 368 consecutive quarters.
A Look at FirstEnergy’s Volatility Trends
On June 27, implied volatility in FirstEnergy (FE) stock was close to 18%, higher than its 15-day average.
How FirstEnergy Stock Is Currently Valued
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading at an enterprise-value-to-EBITDA multiple of 8.3x.
Exelon: What’s Driving the Dividend and Valuations?
Exelon’s revenue grew 11% in the first quarter, driven by competitive businesses and rate-regulated utility revenues.
Brokerages Raised These Top Utilities’ Target Prices
NextEra Energy (NEE) stock has a potential upside of almost 9.0% going forward. NextEra Energy has a mean target price of $170.1.
Vanguard Group Takes Its Stake in Exelon to 7.8% in Q1 2018
The Vanguard Group added net 4.1 million shares of Exelon in the first quarter, which took its stake to 7.8%.
How Do Analysts View FirstEnergy Stock?
According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a mean price target of $37.7 against its current market price of $33.8.
These Top Utilities Received Price Target Changes Last Week
North Carolina–based Duke Energy (DUK) stock offers a potential upside of 5% for the next 12 months.
Exelon’s Recent Market Performance, Valuation, and More
Currently, Exelon is trading at an EV-to-EBITDA ratio of 8.0x, which is higher than its five-year historical average of 7.0x.
Analysts Remain Positive on FirstEnergy Stock
According to the Wall Street analyst consensus, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a mean target price of $37.40.
FirstEnergy Stock Looks Attractively Valued Compared to Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading at an EV-to-EBITDA valuation multiple of 8.0x, which is lower than its five-year historical average of 9.0x.
These S&P 500 Utility Stocks Offer the Most Potential Upside
NRG Energy (NRG), the leading merchant power player stock and one of the smallest components of the S&P 500 Utilities Index (XLU), has a mean price target of $36.50 against its current market price of $31.20.
NextEra Energy’s Analyst Views and Price Targets
NextEra Energy has a mean target price of $169.10, and it’s currently trading at $160.20.
Analysts’ Views on FirstEnergy Stock, Pre-1Q18 Earnings Release
Wall Street analysts’ mean target price for FirstEnergy (FE) is $36.14, whereas its current market price is $34.61, implying a potential upside of ~6% for the stock over the next 12 months
A Look at FirstEnergy’s Indicators and Short Interest
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading at $34.61, 4% above its 50-day moving average and 7% above its 200-day moving average.
How FirstEnergy Stock Is Currently Valued
FirstEnergy (FE) stock has soared more than 15% in the last three months, significantly outperforming broader utilities (XLU).
A Look at FirstEnergy, Pre-1Q18 Earnings Release
Ohio-based FirstEnergy (FE) is set to report its 1Q18 financial results on April 23, 2018.
Which S&P 500 Utilities Received a Target Price Change?
According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, NextEra Energy (NEE) has a mean target price of $168.5—compared to its current market price of $162.8.
What Analysts Currently Think of FirstEnergy Stock
According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a mean price target of $36.00 against its current market price of $34.03.
Why FirstEnergy Stock Looks Stronger than Its Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading 3% above its 50-day moving average and 6% above its 200-day moving average.
How FirstEnergy’s Dividend Profile Stacks Up against Its Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) is currently trading at a dividend yield of 4.3%, in line with the industry average.
A Look at FirstEnergy’s Free Cash Flow
Due to high capital requirements and volatile cash flow from operations, FirstEnergy’s (FE) free cash flow has been relatively unstable.
How FirstEnergy Is Placed in Terms of Leverage
In this article, we’ll take a look at FirstEnergy’s (FE) debt profile. On December 31, 2017, FirstEnergy had net debt of $22 billion.
Assessing FirstEnergy’s Revenues and Earnings Trends
FirstEnergy (FE) has been no exception. In the last three years, FirstEnergy’s revenues have fallen 3% compounded annually.
Analyzing the Current Valuations of FirstEnergy and Its Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading at an EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) multiple of 8.4x.
Comparing the Total Returns of FirstEnergy and Its Peers
Let’s take look at how FirstEnergy (FE) stock has performed in the last few years amid mounting challenges.
How FirstEnergy Is Placed amid Mounting Challenges
Ohio-based FirstEnergy is undergoing a transformation that its investors may cheerfully welcome.
Which S&P 500 Utilities Received a Target Price Change?
Duke Energy is trading at $77.5. Wall Street analysts gave Duke Energy a mean target price of $81.5.
Duke Energy’s Target Prices and Analysts’ Views
According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, Duke Energy (DUK) stock has a mean target price of $82.0 and a current market price of $77.1.
FirstEnergy’s Dividend Profile Compared to Its Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) is currently valued at a market capitalization of $16 billion. It’s presently trading at a dividend yield of 4.3%.
FirstEnergy’s Price Targets and Wall Street’s Views
According to Wall Street analyst consensus, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a mean price target of $35.8 against its current market price of $33.8.
Competitive Utilities Beat Peers in Terms of Total Returns
Many competitive utilities significantly outperformed their peers in the last year in terms of total returns.
FirstEnergy Stock’s Current Valuation
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading at an EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) valuation of 8.4x.
How FirstEnergy Stock Ranks against Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) has been one of the top-performing stocks among the S&P 500 Utilities Index (XLU) this year.