Key Takeaways Vistra stock fell 12.1% in six months, hurt by a Moss Landing battery accident.VST is expanding via a $4B Cogentrix deal and benefits from AI-driven power demand.Vistra trades at 18.85X forward P/E, above industry average of 17.23X.Shares of Vistra Corp. (VST) have lost 9.5% in the past six months against the Zacks Utility- Electric Power industry’s rally of 17.5% and the Zacks Utilities sector’s growth of 14.7%. Vistra’s performance was weighed down by an accident at its 300-MW Moss Landing b ...

Pinnacle West (PNW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.06 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +147.62%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this power company would post earnings of $3.04 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.39, delivering a surprise of +11.51%.Over the last four quarters, the comp ...

Centuri Holdings (CTRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.21 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -12.82%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this utility infrastructure services provider would post earnings of $0.32 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.19, delivering a surprise of -40.63%.Over t ...

MGE (MGEE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.61 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this public utility holding company would post earnings of $1.19 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.22, delivering a surprise of +2.52%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.MGE, which belongs ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Whil ...

NRG Energy (NRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.98%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this power company would post earnings of $2.26 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.75, delivering a surprise of +21.68%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...

Shares of FirstEnergy (FE) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 7.9% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $50.83 in the previous session. FirstEnergy has gained 12.7% since the start of the year compared to the 11.4% move for the Zacks Utilities sector and the 12.4% return for the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each ...

Key Takeaways PPL plans $23B capex for 2026-2029, targeting a 10.3% rate base CAGR.PPL sees rising data center load, with 25.2 GW in PA and 9.3 GW in KY pipeline.PPL delivered $170M O&M savings and aims for 4-6% annual dividend growth.PPL Corporation (PPL) shares have gained 2.1% over the past three months compared with the Zacks Utility-Electric Power industry’s rally of 2.6%. The company is expanding its footprint through new generation, transmission, and distribution projects, while its strategic investm ...

Core Viewpoint - Dominion Energy is a significant player in the utility sector, focusing on electric power and natural gas, with a strong presence in the U.S. energy market [1] Financial Performance - Dominion Energy reported an EPS of $0.68 for the quarter ending December 2025, surpassing the estimated EPS of $0.66, consistent with its trend of exceeding expectations [2][6] - The company's revenue for the same quarter was approximately $4.09 billion, exceeding the estimated $3.64 billion, representing a 14.90% increase over the Zacks Consensus Estimate and a rise from $3.4 billion in the previous year [3][6] Strategic Outlook - Despite strong quarterly results, Dominion Energy has projected its annual profit to fall short of Wall Street expectations, but it plans a nearly 30% increase in its five-year capital spending to meet rising electricity demand, particularly from AI infrastructure [4][6] Market Position - The company has a P/E ratio of approximately 23.53, a price-to-sales ratio of about 3.48, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75, indicating financial leverage [5] - A current ratio of 0.84 suggests the company's ability to cover short-term liabilities [5]

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yiel ...