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Mild Weather Mars FirstEnergy’s Q2 Earnings
Electric utility company FirstEnergy (FE) released its second-quarter earnings results on July 23. It reported adjusted EPS of $0.61.
Why Top Utility Stocks Look Expensive
NextEra Energy (NEE) stock is trading at 22 times its forward earnings, way beyond peers’ average.
NRG, EIX, and FE: Wall Street Views and Price Targets
Very few utility (XLU) stocks offer a handsome potential upside due to their recent rally. Merchant power stock NRG Energy (NRG) is one of them.
Highlights from FirstEnergy’s Q1 2019 Earnings
FirstEnergy (FE) reported adjusted earnings of $0.67 for the first quarter.
Utilities’ Ups and Downs Last Week
Utility stocks continued to underperform broader markets last week.
How Analysts View FirstEnergy Stock ahead of Its Q1 Results
Analysts have given FirstEnergy (FE) a consensus target price of $44.2 compared to its current market price of $40.2.
Why FirstEnergy Stock Looks Attractive
Based on analysts’ estimates, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a target price of $44.0—compared to its current market price of $39.4.
FirstEnergy Stock Fell 4% on April 4
FirstEnergy (FE) stock fell 4% on April 4 after the bankruptcy court rejected a restructuring plan for the utility’s competitive segment.
PPL, FE, and EIX: Analysts’ Views and Price Targets
In this article, we’ll discuss analysts’ views and price targets on relatively cheap utility stocks from a valuation perspective.
Not All Utility Stocks Are Trading at a Premium
Utility stocks as a whole are trading at a forward PE multiple of ~18x, higher than their historical average.
FirstEnergy, Xcel Energy, and PPL: Analysts’ Recommendations
According to analysts’ estimates, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a target price of $42.33 compared to its current market price of $40.42.
Analyzing FirstEnergy’s Dividend Profile
FirstEnergy offers a dividend yield of 3.7%, which is higher than utilities’ average yield of 3.2%. FirstEnergy’s five-year average yield is ~4.3%.
FirstEnergy’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
FirstEnergy (FE) stock was one of the top performers among utilities last year. In the last 12 months, the stock has risen ~25%.
How’s FirstEnergy Stock Placed Compared to Its Peers?
FirstEnergy’s (FE) increased focus on regulated operations helped the company. In 2018 FirstEnergy’s earnings increased ~19% compared to 2017.
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.
FirstEnergy Stock: What Can Investors Expect?
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is trading close to its 52-week high. The stock continues to look strong based on its simple moving average levels.
Which Utility Stocks Might Be a Good Bargain?
Sempra Energy (SRE), the largest utility by market cap in California, is trading at a forward PE ratio above 18x based on the EPS estimates for 2019.
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.
Analysts Are Cautious on FirstEnergy but Expect a Robust Gain
Of the 18 analysts tracking FirstEnergy (FE), eight recommend “buy,” six recommend “hold,” and four recommend “strong buy.”
What FirstEnergy’s Chart Indicators Suggest
Utilities have been following a downtrend recently, plummeting more than 10% since early last week.
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.
Comparing FirstEnergy’s Returns with Its Peers
Currently, FirstEnergy is trading at a dividend yield of 3.8%. The company is expected to pay an annualized dividend of $1.44 per share in 2018.
PPL Stock: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
PPL stock has a median target price of $31.27 compared to its current market price of $29.56—an estimated upside of ~6% for the next 12 months.
These Top Utilities Received Target Price Raises Last Week
Almost all utility stocks currently offer unattractive upside potentials due to their recent rallies.
FirstEnergy Reported Higher Q2 2018 Earnings Due to the Weather
FirstEnergy reported its second-quarter financial results on July 31 after the markets closed. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $0.62.
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.
FirstEnergy’s Price Targets and Analysts’ Recommendations
According to Wall Street analysts, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a mean target price of $37.50. Its current market price is $36.50.
Utilities Continued to Rise, Trade War Fears Hit the Markets
The Utilities Select Sector SPR ETF (XLU) continued its uptrend for the sixth consecutive day and rose 1.7% on June 25.
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.
How FirstEnergy Stock Is Currently Valued
FirstEnergy (FE) stock has soared more than 15% in the last three months, significantly outperforming broader utilities (XLU).
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.
Exelon Stock’s Current Valuation: What You Need to Know
Exelon Corporation (EXC) is currently trading at an EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) valuation multiple below 8.0x.
Exelon’s Price Targets and Wall Street’s Opinion
In this series, we’re analyzing analysts’ favorite stocks from the S&P 500 Utilities Index (XLU). We’ll look at Exelon (EXC) in this part.
NRG Energy’s Target Price after Its 4Q17 Earnings
NRG Energy (NRG) stock has a mean target price of $33.25, which indicates an upside potential of more than 23% for the next 12 months.
FirstEnergy: Analysts’ Views and Price Targets
According to Wall Street analyst consensus, FirstEnergy (FE) stock has a mean price target of $36.20 against its current market price of $32.80.
Assessing NextEra Energy’s 4Q17 Earnings and Growth Prospects
According to analysts’ estimates, NextEra Energy (NEE) will report EPS (earnings per share) of $1.31 for the quarter ended December 31, 2017.
How FirstEnergy’s Dividend Yield Compares to Peers
Currently, FirstEnergy (FE) is one of the top-yielding utilities among the S&P 500 Utilities (XLU).
Analyzing AES’s Dividend Yield and Valuation
AES (AES), a competitive utility, is trading at a dividend yield of 4.7%—compared to broader utilities’ average yield of 4.4%.
Looking at FirstEnergy’s Price Targets and Analyst Views
According to analysts’ consensus, FirstEnergy stock has a mean price target of $36.2, which indicates an implied gain of 19% over the next 12 months.
Why SCANA Stock Offers Decent Upside Potential
According to Wall Street analysts, SCANA Corporation (SCG) stock has an expected upside of nearly 22% in a year. It has a mean price target of $47.44 against its current market price of $39.0.
FirstEnergy Stock Trading in the Oversold Zone
While utilities have been on a losing spree lately, competitive utility stock FirstEnergy (FE) seems even weaker. It has lost more than 12% so far this month.
FirstEnergy Stock: Analyzing Its Current Valuation
On December 14, 2017, FirstEnergy (FE) stock was trading at an EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 8.5x. Its five-year historical valuation is ~9.5x.
AES Stock Offers Decent Upside Potential
AES (AES) has upside potential of 19% from its current price levels of $10.9. Wall Street analysts have given it a price target of $12.9.
What FirstEnergy’s Implied Volatility Indicates
On November 8, 2017, FirstEnergy (FE) stock had an implied volatility of 15%. It was lower than its 15-day average implied volatility.
FirstEnergy’s Current Valuation Compared to Its Peers
On November 8, FirstEnergy stock was trading at an EV-to-EBITDA valuation multiple of 8.5x. Its five-year historical valuation average is close to 9.0x.
AES Has Paid Attractive Dividends: Can It Continue?
At $7.0 billion, AES is one of the smallest utilities among the S&P 500 Utilities (XLU). Its dividend growth in the last few years has been remarkable.
AES Stock: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
According to Wall Street analysts’ estimates, AES (AES) stock has a mean target price of $12.84—compared to its current market price of $10.51.
How AES Stock Is Valued Compared to Its Peers
AES stock looks to be trading at a discounted valuation compared to its peers. However, it seems to be trading at a fair premium to its historical average.
Will Strong Crude Oil Prices Affect Coal Producers?
On October 20, 2017, WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil prices closed at $51.47 per barrel.
These SPX Utilities Are Trading Cheap Compared to Peers
On average, utilities are trading at an EV-to-EBITDA valuation multiple of 11x—higher than their historical average EV-to-EBITDA ratio of 9x.
These SPX Utilities Could Gain You More than 10% from Here
US utilities have risen nearly 12% year-to-date and surpassed broader markets. Very few utility stocks offer handsome potential upside going forward.
Behind Exelon’s Dividend Profile
Although Exelon offers a modest dividend yield of 3.5%—similar to the utility average—its dividend growth over the past five years has fallen 9.6%.
How Exelon Is Looking amid Mounting Challenges?
Exelon (EXC), the largest competitive utility in the country, has outperformed broader utilities in the past year and is trading at a yield similar to peers.
Analyzing the 10 Top-Yielding SPX Utility Stocks
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which represents the S&P 500 Utilities Index, currently yields 3.5%. In this series, we’ll discuss the top ten highest-yielding utility stocks from the S&P 500 Utilities Index.
Looking at Recent Changes in FirstEnergy’s Institutional Ownership
There has been a remarkable rally in FirstEnergy stock since May 2017.
Why FirstEnergy Stock Is Trading at a Deep Discount
Very few utility stocks from the S&P 500 Utilities Index (XLU) are currently trading at a fair valuation.
Which Utility Stock Is Best among the Top-Yielding SPX Utilities?
Credit Suisse upgraded SO’s rating from “underperform” to “neutral” on August 3, 2017. It also modified its price target from $49.0 to $50.0.
Understanding Utilities’ Chart Indicators: SO, ETR, and FE
Southern Company’s (SO) 50-day MA has crossed below its 200-day MA, which can be considered as a negative sign.
How SO, ETR, and FE Utilities Have Performed Recently
In the past year, XLU has risen ~7%, while Southern Company (SO) fallen 7%, and FirstEnergy (FE) and Entergy (ETR) have corrected by 3% apiece.
How Exelon Stock Has Performed Recently
Exelon Corporation (EXC) stock has been rallying over the last few trading sessions, and it hit a 52-week high of $37.76 on July 21, 2017.
NEE Has One of the Cleanest Generation Mixes in the US
NextEra Energy (NEE) has one of the cleanest generation mixes among peers.
What’s the Outlook for Nuclear Power Utility Stocks?
Among the four utility stocks under consideration in this series, FirstEnergy (FE) seems to offer the highest possible upside given analysts’ price targets.
FE, D, EXC, or ETR: Which Utility Stock Stung Investors?
Exelon (EXC) stock has corrected nearly 2% in the last year. Including dividends, its returns have come in at ~3%.
Which Utilities Are Most Exposed to Troubled Nuclear Generation?
US nuclear generation accounts for 9% of total US capacity. Its share of total power generation last year accounted for nearly 20%.
Inside FirstEnergy Stock Today: What the Analysts Think
FE has an estimated upside of 16%, with a price target of $33.53, as compared to its current market price of $28.91.
EXC, FE, and PEG: Analysts Seem to Be Positive on Exelon
Hybrid utility stocks are currently offering very attractive potential upsides compared to utilities at large.
Why Hybrid Utilities’ Yields Might Be Misleading
Hybrid utility FirstEnergy (FE) is presently trading at one of the highest dividend yields of 4.9%.
Total Returns: Exelon Beat Peers by a Fair Margin
Exelon (EXC) has outperformed peers in terms of total returns in the last 12 months.
EXC, FE, and PEG: Are Hybrid Utilities Really Worth the Risk?
US utilities including giants like Duke Energy (DUK) and Southern Company (SO) have done fairly well in the last few months compared to broader markets.
Huge Rise in FirstEnergy’s Short Interest: What It Means
Short interest in FirstEnergy rose more than 17% on March 15, 2017. Total shorted shares in the company were 8.7 million on February 28, 2017.
What Investors Should Know about Duke Energy’s Dividends
Duke Energy’s (DUK) dividend growth hasn’t been the best in the US utility industry, but its premium yield of 4.5% is among the highest.
Utilities Dominated the Market for the Second Consecutive Day
On February 23, 2017, the S&P 500 Utilities Sector surged and closed at its highest level since September 27, 2016.
Exelon’s Price Target after Its 4Q16 Earnings
Exelon has a mean price target of $38.45, as compared to its current market price of $35.23—an estimated one-year upside of ~9%.
Utility Stocks: Analyzing Returns and Implied Volatilities
PPL rose the least in the past year among the list of low implied volatility utility stocks. It announced its 4Q16 financial results on February 1.
Exelon’s Expected 4Q16 Earnings and Growth Prospects
According to analysts’ estimates, Exelon (EXC) is expected to report earnings of $0.45 per share in 4Q16. In 4Q15, it posted earnings of $0.38 per share.
FirstEnergy Stock Approaching the Oversold Zone
The FirstEnergy (FE) stock has been trading near its 52-week low for the past several trading sessions, and it has corrected more than 6% in the past month.
Analyzing Utility Stocks’ Implied Volatilities
On January 5, 2017, NRG Energy (NRG) had the highest implied volatility among the utility companies that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).
EXC, FE, and PEG: A Look at Utilities’ Dividend Growth
FirstEnergy’s (FE) dividends fell 13% annually in the last five years. In 2014, FE cut its quarterly dividends from $0.55 per share to $0.36 per share.
Which Utility Has the Most Concerning Leverage?
Exelon Corporation (EXC) had net debt of $34 billion at the end of 3Q16. EXC has a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 4.5x, slightly above the industry average.
Analyzing Hybrid Utilities’ Earnings and Growth Drivers
FirstEnergy (FE) has been struggling during the last few years due to volatile power prices. Pennsylvania and Ohio are some of FirstEnergy’s key markets.
EXC, FE, and PEG: What Do Their Current Valuations Indicate?
FirstEnergy (FE) is currently trading at an EV-to-EBITDA valuation of 9x while the multiple of Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) stands at 9.3x.
Utility Stocks with High Implied Volatilities
On December 21, NRG Energy (NRG) had the highest implied volatility among the utility companies that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).
Identifying Utility Stocks with High Volatilities
On December 15, 2016, NRG Energy had the highest implied volatility among the utility companies that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF.
Analyzing Utility Stocks with High Volatility
On December 6, NRG Energy (NRG) had the highest implied volatility among the utility companies that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).
XLU: Why Do Utilities Pay High Dividends?
Utilities are often referred to as widow-and-orphan stocks due to their stable dividend payouts and smooth stock movements.
Breaking Down the Regulated and Deregulated US Electric Markets
The US electric utility industry is mostly regulated. The Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (or PURPA) was passed in 1978, beginning the deregulation of the utility industry.
Which Utility Stocks Lead in Implied Volatility?
On November 8, NRG Energy (NRG) had the highest implied volatility among the utility companies that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).
What Drove FirstEnergy’s Revenue in 3Q16?
FirstEnergy (FE) reported its third quarter financial results on November 4, 2016. It reported total operating revenue of $3.92 billion for the quarter.
Exelon Beats Earnings Estimates, Raises Guidance
Exelon Corporation (EXC) reported its third quarter earnings on October 26, 2016. It reported earnings of $0.91 per share for the quarter.
Utility Stocks That Lead in Implied Volatility
On October 26, 2016, NRG Energy (NRG) had the highest implied volatility among the utility companies that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).
Hybrids Continue to Depend on Utility Operations: Understanding PEG, EXC, FE
Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) is expected to report earnings of $0.84 per share in the third quarter of 2016. It earned $0.80 per share in 3Q15.
The Word on the Street: What Analysts Are Saying about Exelon Now
According to analyst estimates, Exelon (EXC) has a one-year price target of $38.20, as compared to its current market price of $32.0.
What Are Some Key Utility Stocks for Options Traders?
As of September 28, 2016, NRG Energy (NRG) has the highest implied volatility figure of all the utility companies. NRG Energy’s implied volatility is 50.2%.
Understanding FirstEnergy’s Technical Indicators and Short Interest
Competitive utility stocks had a rough ride this year, given low wholesale power prices. But FirstEnergy has gained in the past few trading sessions.
Analyzing Exelon’s Forward Dividend Yield
Exelon (EXC) is currently trading at a forward dividend yield of 3.6%. Here’s what you need to know.
Analyzing Exelon’s Valuation after Its Recent Correction
Exelon is trading at a fair valuation compared to last month. This change is more or less due to its sharp correction in August.
What Does FirstEnergy’s Stock Movement Indicate?
FirstEnergy (FE) is currently trading at a 6% and 9% premium to its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively.
Returns of Utility Stocks with High and Low Implied Volatility
Southern Company (SO) has the lowest implied volatility figure of all the utility companies. Southern Company’s YTD returns are at 14%.
Which Utility Stocks Have the Highest Implied Volatility?
As of July 20, 2016, NRG Energy (NRG) has the highest implied volatility figure of all the utility companies. Its implied volatility is 47.2%.