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What Factors Triggered NiSource’s 2Q16 Earnings?
NiSource (NI) reported its 2Q16 earnings on August 2, 2016. It reported net operating earnings of $0.08 per share in the quarter.
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.
What to Expect from NiSource’s 2Q16 Earnings
Analysts are expecting NiSource (NI) to report earnings per share (or EPS) of $0.07 in 2Q16. In the same quarter last year, it posted EPS of $0.18.
Brokers’ Recommendations for NiSource after Its 2Q16 Earnings
According to Wall Street analysts’ estimates, NiSource (NI) has a one-year median price target of $25.11 compared to its current market price of $25.94.
Greece Worries Lead Investors to Investment-Grade Bonds
The Federal Open Market Committee’s June statement didn’t elicit a strong reaction in either direction from investment-grade bonds, especially not from Treasuries.
A Look at NiSource’s Capital Investments in 2016
Following the spin-off of its pipeline business, NiSource’s (NI) utility rate base is valued at nearly $8 billion.
Which Utility Stocks Have the Highest Short Interests?
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.
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).
NiSource Vastly Outperforms Its Peers in Terms of Total Returns
NiSource has returned a massive 56% in the last 12 months. It has rallied by more than 50% in the last year.
Understanding NiSource through Analyst Price Targets
NiSource (NI) has a one-year median price target of $24.04, as compared to a current market price of $22.70.
Why NRG Energy’s Implied Volatility Is Elevated
On January 18, 2017, NRG Energy (NRG) had the highest implied volatility among the utility companies that make up the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).
Where NiSource Stock Could Go in the Near Term
On February 17, 2017, NiSource stock was trading at a 2% premium and 3% discount to its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively.
Utility Stocks That Lead in Short Interest
In the last three months, NRC Energy’s stock has fallen 24.7%—the most among the utility stocks in the table above.
Which Utility Stocks Have the Highest Short Interest?
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.
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.
What’s ahead for NiSource after Its 35% Year-to-Date Rise?
NiSource’s (NI) stock is currently trading at 4% and 16% premiums to its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively.
Utility Stocks with High Short Interest: Do You Own Any of Them?
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.
How Is NiSource Valued ahead of Its 2Q16 Earnings?
On July 25, NiSource was trading at an EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) multiple of 11.2x.
Will NiSource Beat Revenue Estimates in 2Q16?
NiSource will report its 2Q16 results on August 2, 2016. According to estimates, NiSource is expected to report revenue of $1 billion for the quarter.
Why Investors Are Bearish on Certain Utility Stocks
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%.
A key overview of Adage Capital’s holdings in 3Q14
Adage Capital’s US long portfolio grew from $38.69 billion in 2Q14 to $40.2 billion in 3Q14. The portfolio comprised around 699 stocks.
Kinder Morgan’s position with Adage Capital eliminated
Adage Capital exited a position in Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) in the third quarter. The position accounted for 0.37% of the fund’s total 2Q portfolio.
Citigroup gets raised position with Adage Capital
Adage Capital raised its position in Citigroup Inc. (C) in the third quarter. The position accounted for 0.98% of the fund’s total 3Q portfolio.
Adage Capital raises its position in NiSource
Adage Capital raised its position in NiSource Inc. (NI) in the third quarter. The position accounted for 0.52% of the fund’s total 3Q14 portfolio.
NEE, NI, CMS: What Analysts Think of the Top-Performing Utilities
Let’s take a look at analysts’ views and price targets on the utility stocks under review in this series.
A Look at the Market Performances of the Top-Performing Utilities
NextEra Energy (NEE), NiSource (NI), and CMS Energy (CMS) have beaten their peers as well as the broader markets in terms of total returns in the last five years.
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.
Inside NiSource’s Current Dividend Yield
A $7-billion company, NiSource is currently trading at a dividend yield of 3%, while the Utilities Select Sector SPDR yields 3.5%.
What’s Ahead for NiSource Stock after Surprisingly High Volumes
NiSource (NI) stock had been trending upward around this time last year. But this year, it has yet to see such action.
Utility Stocks with the Highest Short Interest
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.
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).
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).
Which Utility Stocks Lead in Short Interest?
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%.
NiSource’s Returns Outperform Peers’ by a Huge Margin
For 2Q16, NiSource (NI) paid a $0.16 dividend per share.
Comparing NiSource’s Expected Dividends with Peers’
According to analysts’ estimates, NiSource’s dividends are expected to fall by over 9% in the next two years.
A Look at NiSource’s Return on Equity
NiSource’s consolidated ROE currently stands below the industry average because of the legacy goodwill it capitalized during the Columbia Gas acquisition.
NiSource’s Pipeline Spin-Off May Be a Bane in the Short Term
NiSource’s (NI) adjusted EPS (earnings per share) grew by 8%–10% historically because its pipeline segment was growing at a double-digit pace.
Analyzing NiSource’s Revenue Growth
NiSource (NI) might be better placed on the revenue growth front than the industry because of its heavy gas distribution operations.
Is NiSource’s Valuation Considered Fair?
NiSource (NI) was trading at an EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) multiple of 11.2x as of September 6, 2016.
A Look at NiSource’s Short Interest and Technical Indicators
As of September 6, 2016, NiSource (NI) was trading at a 4% discount and a 6% premium to its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively.
How NiSource Is Positioned for Long-Term Growth
NiSource (NI), a gas utility holding company with mostly regulated operations, exited its pipeline business Columbia Pipeline Group last year.
Analyzing NiSource’s Valuation after Its 2Q16 Earnings
On August 2, NiSource was trading at an EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) multiple of 11.8x.
Jefferies Downgrades NiSource to an ‘Underperform’
According to Wall Street analysts’ estimates, NiSource (NI) has a one-year median price target of $22.65 compared to its current market price of $26.
How Your Bond Mutual Fund Could Face Liquidity Risk—and Why
Mutual funds currently own ~20% of outstanding corporate bonds—a gaining trend. Bond mutual funds thus have an increasing role in credit intermediation.
