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Edison International Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

EIX's fourth-quarter revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.9%. The top line also increases 7.5% from the year-ago level.

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Jewel Saha

Vistra Outperforms Industry in 12 Months: Time to Buy the Stock?

VST is expected to gain from an increase in clean power demand in the region it operates. The company's comprehensive hedging program provides increased visibility of its long-term earnings.

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Ritujay Ghosh

4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Buy Amid Sinking Consumer Confidence

Low-beta utility stocks like NI, ATO, SWX and ETR are a safe bet during times of market turmoil.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Feb 28, 2025

Companies in the News Are: STWD,TD,EVRG,PZZA

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California Water Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

CWT's fourth-quarter earnings surpass estimates, while revenues increase year over year by 3.6%.

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Essential Utilities Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y

WTRG's fourth-quarter earnings and revenues fare better than expected. It continues to strengthen infrastructure and provide quality services to customers.

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Evergy Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

EVRG's fourth-quarter earnings and revenues increase year over year. However, operating and maintenance expenses also rise during the same period.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Feb 27, 2025

Companies in The News Are: LOW,TJX,NRG,INTU

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Zacks Equity Research

FirstEnergy Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

FE's fourth-quarter earnings and revenues lag estimates. The company continues with the long-term capital investment plan to strengthen its infrastructure.

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Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in American Electric Power (AEP) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to American Electric Power (AEP) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in AES Corp. (AES) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to AES Corp. (AES) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Southwest Gas Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y

SWX's fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates, but revenues fall year over year by 7.1%. Utility infrastructure service expenses increase during the same period.

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Company News for Feb 26, 2025

Companies in The News Are: HD,KDP,SRE,NOVT

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Jewel Saha

PPL Trades Above 50 & 200-Day SMAs: Time to Buy or Hold the Stock?

PPL is benefiting from rising demand in its service territories, yet our suggestion for investors is to wait and look for a better entry point as the stock is trading at a premium.

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NRG Energy's Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

NRG's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues increase year over year. Adjusted EBITDA also increases during the same period.

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Zacks Equity Research

Itron's Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top, Stock Up 10% on Bookings Momentum

ITRI's Q4 2024 performance gains from a 25% surge in Outcomes revenue along with all-time highs in its quarterly bookings and total backlog.

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Zacks Equity Research

3 Utility Mutual Funds to Buy on Rates Remaining Relatively Low

Invest in utility mutual funds like FUGIX, FSUTX and FKUTX for excellent returns as the Fed interest rate remains low.

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Zacks Equity Research

Sempra Misses on Q4 Earnings, Lowers '25 EPS Outlook

SRE's Q4 revenues of $3.76 billion increase 7.6% from the year-ago level. The top line, however, misses the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 23.1%.

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Pinnacle West Q4 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Beat

PNW fourth-quarter earnings decrease year over year, while revenues increase. Total operating expenses also rise during the same period.

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Jewel Saha

Dominion Energy Trades Above 50 & 200-Day SMAs: Time to Buy the Stock?

D is expected to benefit from the rising demand for clean energy in its service territories. The company is planning to invest more to strengthen operations.

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Zacks Equity Research

Public Service Enterprise Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Decline Y/Y

PEG's fourth-quarter revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.6%. However, the top line decreases 5.4% from the year-ago level.

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Ritujay Ghosh

Consumer Sentiment Hits 15-Month Low: 5 Low-Beta Defensive Picks

Low-beta utility and consumer staple stocks like PNW, NI, ATO, TSN and TAP are a safe bet during times of market volatility.

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Jewel Saha

VST Set to Report Q4 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Vistra's fourth-quarter earnings are expected to have benefited from its integrated business model, hedging program and ongoing reduction of outstanding shares.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to Atmos Energy (ATO) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Edison International Set to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

EIX's Q4 results are likely to benefit from solid revenue expectations amid the impacts of higher interest expenses associated with wildfire-related claims.

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