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PPL Corporation Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

PPL Corporation (PPL) has underperformed the broader market and the utilities sector ETF over the past year due to macroeconomic pressures like elevated interest rates affecting debt borrowing costs and capital spending concerns related to its infrastructure expansion. Despite this, analysts maintain a "Strong …

Earnings call transcript: Evergy misses Q2 2026 EPS forecast, stock edges up

Evergy reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.88, missing Wall Street's $0.91 estimate but still up 7.3% year-over-year due to load growth and regulated investment recovery. The utility reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance midpoint of $4.24 and increased its projected rate base CAGR to …

Evergy earnings missed by $0.03, revenue topped estimates

Evergy (NASDAQ: EVRG) reported Q2 EPS of $0.88, missing analyst estimates by $0.03, while its revenue of $1.5 billion exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.4 billion. The company's stock price has shown positive performance, up 1.57% in the last 3 months and 15.19% in …

Evergy (NASDAQ:EVRG) Tops Q2 Estimates, Yet Stock Stays Flat as Guidance Holds

Evergy (NASDAQ:EVRG) reported strong second-quarter results, exceeding analyst estimates for both adjusted earnings per share ($0.88 vs. $0.85 expected) and revenue ($1.50 billion vs. $1.40 billion expected). Despite the beat, the stock remained flat in premarket trading as the company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 …

Gov. Spanberger announces intervention in Dominion Energy-NextEra merger

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced her intervention in the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra at the State Corporation Commission (SCC) level. This marks the first time a Virginia Governor has taken such action, driven by priorities to ensure affordable energy bills, …

Copel Posts Strong 2Q26 Earnings, Boosts Investments and Shareholder Payouts

Copel (ELPC) reported strong operational and financial results for Q2 2026, with recurring EBITDA rising 20.8% and net income increasing 42.6%. The company maintained its leverage, invested significantly in capital expenditures, and returned substantial funds to shareholders through dividends and interest on equity. An …

Letters to the Editor: Ratepayers shouldn’t bear the cost of Edison’s deadly mistakes

Two letters to the editor argue that Southern California Edison ratepayers should not have to cover the costs of the company's mistakes, particularly in relation to the deadly Eaton fire and previous fires. One writer suggests prohibiting Edison from passing victim payments to ratepayers, …

GENIE ENERGY ($GNE) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings

Genie Energy Q2 2026 Earnings: Margin Expansion Lifts EPS Despite Lower Revenue

Genie Energy (NYSE: GNE) reported Q2 2026 earnings with diluted EPS rising significantly to $0.43 despite a 4.6% decrease in revenue to $100.4 million. The company's profitability improved due to normalized wholesale energy conditions, which boosted retail gross margin, offsetting lower customer volumes. Genie …

AquaBounty Technologies Announces Expansion of Strategic Alternatives Review to Include Power Infrastructure Development Opportunities

AquaBounty Technologies is expanding its strategic review for its Pioneer, Ohio property to include opportunities in power infrastructure and energy development, in addition to ongoing aquaculture discussions. The decision stems from evolving market conditions and the property's unique assets, including an existing electrical substation …

Bank of America Corp DE Has $161.42 Million Stock Holdings in Edison International $EIX

Bank of America Corp DE significantly reduced its stake in Edison International (NYSE:EIX) by 13.1% in the first quarter, selling over 333,000 shares but still retaining a substantial holding of 2.21 million shares valued at approximately $161.4 million. Despite this reduction, other major institutional …

ETFs Investing in Duke Energy Corp Depositary Shs Repr 1/1000th Cum Red Perp Pfd Registered Sh Series A Stocks

This article lists several ETFs that invest in Duke Energy Corp's Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (DUK/PA). It provides a detailed table including each ETF's market value, weight of DUK/PA, issuer, management style, expense ratio, assets under management (AUM), price, change, relative …

Prediction: DTE Energy Will End The Year At This Price

DTE Energy is predicted to end the year at $163.72, implying a 15.52% upside from its current price of $141.72, with a "BUY" recommendation and 90% confidence. This positive outlook is primarily driven by the company's significant hyperscaler data center pipeline, including major contracts …

Evergy Inc (EVRG) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Evergy Inc. (EVRG) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, surpassing Zacks Consensus Estimates for both EPS and revenue. The company posted earnings of $0.88 per share against an estimate of $0.82, and revenues of $1.5 billion, exceeding the $1.44 billion forecast. The favorable earnings estimate …

TVA, Athens Electric award $46,000 to support Limestone County nonprofits

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Athens Electric have awarded a combined $46,000 to a dozen nonprofit organizations in Limestone County through the TVA Cares program. These grants will support diverse projects including STEM education, workforce development, food assistance, healthcare, and senior services. The …

Xcel Energy subsidiary outlines wildfire mitigation plan for Texas service region

Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, has announced a detailed Wildfire Mitigation Plan for its Texas service area. The plan, filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), incorporates operational, AI camera, and weather-monitoring grid safety measures. It aims …

DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from 15 analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $158.62. The company recently reported quarterly EPS of $1.32, surpassing the $1.14 consensus, and revenue of $6.74 billion, while analysts project a full-year …

Evergy Inc (EVRG) Q2 Earnings Show EPS of $0.91 with GF Score of 84/100 - Is the Stock Overvalued by 27.3%?

Utility Evergy beats second-quarter profit estimates on robust power demand

Utility company Evergy (EVRG) exceeded second-quarter profit estimates due to strong power demand. The company also provided a full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance ranging from $4.14 to $4.34, which aligns with analyst estimates. This positive performance and outlook reflect healthy operational results for the …

Genie Energy's Q2 Net Income Rose to $11.4M as Revenue Fell

Genie Energy (NYSE: GNE) reported a significant increase in net income to $11.4 million in Q2 2026, up from $2.3 million in the prior year, despite a decrease in revenue to $100.4 million. The company's diluted EPS rose to $0.43 from $0.09, and its …

Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) Upgraded to Hold at Zacks Research

Zacks Research has upgraded Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) from a "strong sell" to a "hold" rating, aligning with the overall analyst consensus of "Hold" and an average price target of $50.70. The company's shares opened lower at $49.25, below moving averages, after slightly missing …

CenterPoint reaches 500-mile mark in powerline hardening across Greater Houston

CenterPoint Energy announced that it has hardened over 500 miles of power lines in Greater Houston, aiming for 750 miles by the end of 2026. This initiative, part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), includes installing stronger poles, automation devices, and undergrounding powerlines …

Evergy Benefiting From Data Center Growth and Improving Regulation

Evergy is seeing positive results from its efforts to improve utility rate regulation in Missouri and Kansas. The company is benefiting from new large-load customers, such as data centers, locating in its service territories. This growth, coupled with regulatory support for new generation projects …

Edison International: Fire Department Report Confirms Edison's Equipment Sparked Eaton Fire

A report from the Los Angeles County Fire Department concluded that arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison transmission tower caused the 2025 Eaton Fire. This fire resulted in 19 fatalities and destroyed over 9,000 structures. The report, published on August 4, directly implicates …

Thousands of power outages reported across St. Louis region

Thousands of residents in the St. Louis region are experiencing power outages due to heavy rain. Ameren reported over 9,600 customers without service across Missouri, with significant numbers in Jefferson and St. Louis counties. This is an ongoing situation, and more information will be …

Alliant Energy (LNT) Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance, Is The Upside Already Priced In?

Evergy Sets $0.695 Dividend for Shareholders on Sept. 18

Alliant Energy Corp (MEX:LNT) Stock Earnings Transcripts

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY)?

The Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY) is a passively managed ETF designed for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad sector, boasting low expenses at 0.08% and assets over $2.29 billion. It holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy) and has shown …

Sanders Morris Harris LLC Trims Position in NextEra Energy, Inc. $NEE

Sanders Morris Harris LLC significantly reduced its stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) by 97.5% in the second quarter, selling 140,140 shares. Despite this trim, institutional investors collectively hold 78.72% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average …

Q2 2026 Exelon Corp Earnings Call Transcript

Exelon Corp (EXC) reported Q2 2026 adjusted operating earnings of $0.43 per share, meeting expectations, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. The company demonstrated strong operational reliability, advanced a significant battery storage project in New Jersey, and implemented Transmission Security Agreements to manage speculative data …

Citi Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on American Electric Power (AEP)

Citi analyst Ryan Levine has reaffirmed a Hold rating on American Electric Power (AEP) with a price target of $142.00, following the company's recent Q2 earnings report. Despite a decline in net profit compared to the previous year, the company reported increased quarterly revenue. …

CenterPoint Energy Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) has received an average "Moderate Buy" rating from 24 brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $99.36, higher than its current share price of $86.01. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings expectations with an EPS of $1.15, though revenue missed …

Earnings call transcript: Talen Energy lifts 2026 outlook in Q2 2026

Talen Energy reported a Q2 2026 loss of $2.00 per share on $747 million in revenue, while also raising its full-year 2026 outlook following the Cornerstone acquisition. The company highlighted strong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow generation, a significant share repurchase program, and …