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Where Utility Stocks Could Go amid Valuation Concerns
Utility stocks have been rallying for the last two years amid broader market volatility. The rally in these stocks steepened last year.
How Utility Stocks Could Fare in 2020 with No Rate Cuts
Utility stocks have been some of the strongest equities this year. The stocks are up approximately 20% this year, in line with the Dow Jones.
Two Top-Yielding Utility Stocks for Uncertain Markets
Generally, investors prefer utility stocks due to their stable dividend-paying capabilities. Currently, they offer an average dividend yield of 3%.
Top Dividend Stocks from Utilities to Combat Recession
Recession fears have been hovering over the market throughout this year. However, defensives such as utilities are trading at record highs.
Two Top Utilities that Beat Southern Company’s Yield
Among the top utilities, Southern Company’s 4.2% dividend yield beats the peer average of 3%. However, PPL’s yield is 5.6% and Dominion Energy yields 4.8%.
Not All Utility Stocks Are Overpriced
Utility stocks seem overvalued. Utilities have reached record levels. They have been trading at inflated valuations for months.
Not All Utility Stocks Look Expensive Right Now
The unusual rally in utility stocks has pushed them to record valuation multiples this year. On average, they’re currently trading at 19 times their forward earnings!
How Analysts Rate SO, PPL, and D
Southern Company (SO) stock presents a downside of ~4.0% from its current price level of $55.5. Analysts have given Southern Company stock a target price of $53.3. Of the 20 analysts tracking Southern Company, two analysts rated the stock as a “buy,” 13 analysts rated it as a “hold,” four analysts rated it a “sell,” and one analyst rated it as a “strong sell” as of June 18.
PPL Continues to Offer a Premium Dividend Yield
PPL (PPL) obtains almost two-thirds of its total revenues from the United Kingdom. Its unique geographical diversification bodes well for stable earnings growth. PPL’s premium yield of 5.3% looks attractive against peers’ average of 3.2%.
Which Utility Stocks Have the Highest Dividend Yields Right Now?
The utilities sector continues to offer a premium dividend yield along with stable upward price movement. On average, utility stocks are currently yielding 3.2%, while broader markets offer a yield close to ~2%.
DUK, SO, and PPL: Analyzing Top-Yielding Utility Stocks
Utility stocks (XLU) are currently trading at a dividend yield of 3.1%, higher than broader markets.
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.
PPL Stock Looks Attractive before Its Q1 Earnings
Analysts’ consensus gave PPL (PPL) stock a mean target price of $32.1, which implies an estimated upside of 4.3% for the next 12 months.
PPL: Analysts’ Q1 Earnings Estimates
PPL (PPL) is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings on May 2. According to analysts’ estimates, PPL will report an EPS of $0.72.
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.
Southern Company: Analyzing Its Dividends
Southern Company (SO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share, which implies an annualized dividend of $2.48 per share.
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.
Utilities Beat Broader Markets in the Long Term
Utilities have been an effective hedge against market uncertainty. They have also beaten broader markets in the longer term.
Have Utility Stocks Started to Look Exhausted?
While broader markets continued to gain as the US-China trade talks resumed, utility stocks fell more than 1% on March 28.
How PPL Stock Is Currently Valued Compared to Its Peers
PPL Corporation (PPL) is trading at a dividend yield of 5.1%, one of the highest among utilities.
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%.
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.
PPL, SRE, and XEL: Analyzing Utilities’ Current Valuation
PPL (PPL) is trading at a forward PE ratio of 13x based on analysts’ EPS estimates for 2019. PPL appears to be trading at a discounted valuation.
Southern Company’s Dividend Compared to Its Peers
Southern Company (SO) is trading at a dividend yield of 4.9%, which is notably higher than broader utilities’ average yield close to 3.3%.
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.
Four Top-Yielding Stocks from S&P 500 Utilities
Currently, utilities (XLU) offer a yield of 3.3%, which implies a spread of almost 50 basis points to the benchmark ten-year Treasury yield.
Analyzing How Utilities Performed Last Week
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%.
Utilities versus Broader Markets’ Total Returns
Utilities played out well last year amid broader markets’ volatility. They returned more than 6%, while the S&P 500 returned -6% last year.
PPL Stock: Analysts’ Recommendations
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 Stock Looks Attractive Compared to Its Peers
PPL (PPL), a mid-sized regulated utility, is trading at a forward PE ratio of 11x based on analysts’ EPS estimates for 2019.
AES’s Dividends: Premium Yield and Superior Dividend Growth
AES (AES) is currently trading at a dividend yield of 3.8%, higher than utilities’ (XLU) average yield of 3.4%.
What’s Expected for PPL’s Dividends Going into 2019
PPL (PPL) expects fair annual earnings growth for the next few years, of ~5%–6%, which could facilitate dividend growth.
A Look at PPL’s Dividend Statistics
PPL’s (PPL) dividend increase in February was its 16th annual increase in 17 years.
Where PPL Stands in terms of Dividend Growth Ahead
Analysts expect PPL’s (PPL) dividend to grow ~4% next year, and broader utilities’ to grow ~4%–6% on average.
Comparing PPL’s Dividend Yield with Peers’
In this series, we’ll look PPL (PPL), the highest-yielding utility stock.
PPL, SO, and D: Top-Yielding Utility Stocks
Currently, utilities offer a yield of 3.4%, which indicates a spread of almost 50 basis points to the ten-year Treasury yield.
PPL Offers an Attractive Dividend Yield
Pennsylvania-based PPL (PPL) stock is currently trading at a dividend yield of 5.4%.
Here Are the S&P 500 Utility Stocks with the Best Dividends
Slow and stable utility stocks have outperformed broader markets so far this year.
Why Investors Flocked to Utilities amid Broader Market Turmoil
The slow-and-steady utilities sector was the top performer yesterday when the broader markets fell 3%.
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.
Utilities: Leaders and Laggards Last Week
Utilities rose ~2% last week despite the strength in Treasury yields. The benchmark ten-year Treasury yield closed at a multiyear high.
These S&P 500 Utilities Have Delivered the Best Five-Year Returns
In this series, we’ll look at the S&P 500 Utilities stocks that have generated the highest total returns over the past five years.
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.
How PPL’s Returns Fared Compared to Its Peers in 2018
PPL (PPL), the top-yielding stock among the S&P 500 Utilities, has underperformed its peers in terms of total returns in 2018.
Is Exelon Trading at a Discount Compared to Its Peers?
Exelon’s (EXC) EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value-to-EBITDA) multiple is 7.57x.
What’s the Dividend Outlook for These Top-Yielding Utilities?
Earnings and dividend growth for PPL (PPL) for the next few years looks achievable considering its expected rate base growth.
PPL Stock: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
For PPL, two analysts recommend a “strong buy,” four recommend a “buy,” eight recommend a “hold,” and one recommends a “sell” as of September 20.
These Top Utilities Received Target Price Raises Last Week
Almost all utility stocks currently offer unattractive upside potentials due to their recent rallies.
Why PPL’s Total Returns Have Underperformed Its Peers
Despite being the top-yielding utility, PPL (PPL) has underperformed its peers in terms of total returns in 2018 due to its weak market performance.
A Look at Institutional Activity in PPL during Q2 2018
Fidelity Management added 19.3 million shares of PPL during the quarter and took its total holdings to 6.3%.
A Look at Xcel Energy’s Valuation before Q2 2018 Earnings
Currently, Xcel Energy (XEL) stock is trading at a PE multiple of 20.0x compared to its five-year historical average of 18.0x.
What’s Next for PPL Stock?
Analysts’ mean target price of $31.46 for PPL (PPL), among this year’s most battered stocks, implies an 11% upside to its current price of $28.41.
PPL’s Dividend Yield Reaches Record High
PPL Corporation (PPL) is currently trading at a dividend yield of 5.8%, which is much higher than utilities’ average yield of 3.4%.
How PPL’s Current Valuation Compares to Its Peers
PPL Corporation (PPL) stock is trading at a PE multiple of 13x compared to its five-year historical average of 14x.
Where PPL Stock Might Go from Here
PPL Corporation (PPL) stock has rallied more than 11% in the last month, outperforming utilities at large.
American Electric Power: Analyst Recommendations, Price Targets
Among the 18 analysts covering American Electric Power (AEP), six recommend a “hold,” and eight recommend a “buy.”
How PPL’s Dividend Yield Stands against Its Peers
PPL Corporation (PPL) is currently trading at a dividend yield of 5.7%, one of the highest in the sector.
A Look at Institutional Activity in PPL in Q1 2018
The largest institutional investor in PPL was the Vanguard Group, which held 7.4% of PPL stock at the end of the first quarter.
Is PPL Stock Trading at an Attractive Valuation?
On May 23, PPL (PPL) was trading at a PE multiple of 13x compared to its five-year historical average of 14x.
Who’s Adding Big Positions in PPL Corporation?
The Vanguard Group held 7.4%, or 51.4 million of PPL’s total outstanding shares, at the end of the first quarter.
PPL Stock Offers Attractive Upside Potential
Pennsylvania-based PPL Corporation (PPL) has a mean price target of $32.2 compared to its current market price of $27.7.
Utility Stocks Slipped, Treasury Yields Raced to a Record High
US utility stocks slipped 0.8% on May 15 after ten-year Treasury yields peaked at 3.1%—a seven-year high. Broader markets also corrected 0.7%.
How PPL Stock Is Valued following Its 1Q18 Earnings
Currently, PPL Corporation is trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 13.5x compared to its five-year historical average of near 14x.
PPL: Analysts’ Views and Target Prices
PPL (PPL) stock offers an attractive potential upside of more than 13% in a year with a mean target price of $32.3. PPL stock is trading at $28.5.
Where PPL Stock Might Go from Here
On April 24, PPL (PPL) stock was trading at par to its 50-day moving average and 16% below its 200-day moving average level.
How’s PPL Stock Valued before Its 1Q18 Earnings?
Currently, PPL is trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 13.5x—compared to its five-year historical average valuation near 14x.
PPL’s Price Target and Wall Street Analysts’ Views
According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, PPL (PPL) stock offers attractive potential upside of more than 16% in a year with a mean target price of $32.4. Currently, PPL stock is trading at $27.9.
PPL’s Total Returns versus Peers
PPL Corporation (PPL) stock has returned -21% in the last year. The underperformance was largely due to its stock falling in the last few months.
PPL’s Dividend Yield, Growth, Payout Ratio, and More
PPL’s dividend yield rose significantly—mainly because of its steep stock fall. It’s currently trading at a dividend yield of 6%, compared to its peers’ (XLU)(IDU) average yield of 4.3%.
What PPL’s Current Valuation Means for the Stock
PPL Corporation (PPL) stock was particularly hit by the recent utilities turmoil. Its valuation fell significantly over the last few months.
These 5 S&P 500 Utilities Offer Up to 20% Potential Upside
In this part of our series, we’ll take a look at S&P 500 Utilities (XLU) stocks that offer attractive upside potential.
A Look at PPL’s Current Dividend Yield and Recent Performance
Pennsylvania-based PPL Corporation (PPL) stock fell more than 20% in the last three months.
S&P 500 Utilities: A Look at Last Week’s Leaders and Laggards
US utility stocks have corrected roughly 11% in the last three months since the last rate hike in December 2017.
Analysts Expect Huge Upside Potential in PPL Stock
According to analysts’ consensus, PPL (PPL) stock offers a handsome potential upside of ~22% in a year with a mean target price of $33.5.
What a Steep Rise in PPL’ s Implied Volatility Could Mean
On March 7, 2018, PPL’s (PPL) implied volatility reached almost 30%—notably higher than its 15-day average.
How’s PPL Stock Valued Compared to Its Peers?
Currently, PPL is trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 13x—compared to peers’ (XLU) average valuation around similar levels.
American Electric Power Stock’s Current Valuation
American Electric Power (AEP) stock is currently trading at an EV-to-EBITDA valuation of 10x, while its five-year historical valuation comes in around 10x.
What’s Next for American Electric Power Stock?
Among the total 18 analysts covering American Electric Power (AEP), seven recommend it as a “hold,” seven recommend it as a “buy,” four recommend it as a “strong buy,” and none recommend it as a “sell” as of March 7.
S&P 500 Utilities Stocks with the Highest Potential Upside
According to Wall Street analysts’ estimates, PPL (PPL) offers the highest potential upside of nearly 22% in a year.
What Could Drive PPL’s Dividend Growth?
What are the next utility sector dividend growers? In this series, we’ll discuss the rest of the top S&P 500 utility sector dividend growers. The top dividend growers are listed in the chart below. The chart also shows a comparison with the broad-based indexes (SPX-INDEX) (DJIA-INDEX) (COMP-INDEX). We’ll start with PPL Corporation (PPL). What […]
PPL’s Recent Dividend Increase, Yield, and More
PPL Corporation (PPL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share on February 22.
Analyzing Top Utilities’ Current Valuation
Currently, utilities are trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 13x—compared to their historical average valuation of ~14x–15x.
How Wall Street Views PPL Corporation ahead of 4Q17 Earnings
Among the total 15 analysts covering PPL Corporation, nine recommend the stock as a “hold” while two recommend it as a “strong buy.”
Where PPL Corporation Stock Could Go from Here
PPL Corporation (PPL) stock fell below both its moving average levels in October 2017 and has been trading significantly weak since then.
Analyzing PPL’s Current Valuation ahead of 4Q17 Earnings
On February 15, PPL Corporation (PPL) stock was trading at an EV-to-EBITDA valuation multiple near 10.2x.
PPL’s Dividend Yield Is One of the Best in Industry
PPL Corporation (PPL) is currently trading at a dividend yield of 5.1%.
These SPX Utilities Received Price Target Changes Last Week
One of the largest regulated utilities, Xcel Energy has a mean price target of $50.2, which implies an estimated upside of more than 4% over the next year.
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.
PPL: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
According to Wall Street analysts’ estimates, PPL Corporation (PPL) has a mean target price of $37.8—compared to its current market price of $32.4.
PPL Stock: How It’s Valued Compared to Peers
On December 19, PPL stock was trading at an EV-to-EBITDA multiple near 10.5x. Its five-year historical average and industry average multiples are near 11x.
Analyzing PPL’s Earnings and Dividend Growth Going Forward
PPL Corporation’s (PPL) 4% per year dividend increase is on the lower side compared to its peers.
A Look at PPL’s Dividend Statistics before Ex-Dividend Date
PPL Corporation’s (PPL) payout ratio in 2016 was ~54%, which is lower than its five-year historical average of 61%.
How Wall Street Views on PPL Stock Have Changed
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.
Wall Street Views and Price Targets for Duke Energy Stock
Duke Energy (DUK) stock is expected to see a flat to negative movement going forward, given analysts’ mean price target.
How US Utility Stocks Performed Last Week
While Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma left millions of Americans out of power, US utility stocks continued to climb higher last week.
PPL Has a Premium Yield, Dull Dividend Growth
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.