Utilities

Green Bonds And Utilities

By Roger S. Conrad on Apr. 24, 2017

The growing popularity of green bonds creates opportunities for savvy investors and can help utilities to reduce their cost of capital.

Big Tech and Electric Utilities Go a Courtin’

By Roger S. Conrad on Dec. 1, 2016

What does the utility sector’s budding relationship with big tech mean for investors?

A Preview of the Most Important Conference for Utility Investors

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 7, 2016

The Edison Electric Institute's annual financial conference takes place this week. Here's a quick preview of some of the themes we'll dig into at this year's event.

History’s Take on Current Valuations of Utility Stocks

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 28, 2016

On average, the previous 17 corrections in “Utility Sector’s Post-War Swoons” ended after roughly 14 months and involved a decline of 23 percent, excluding dividends paid. What does that mean for today?

Utility M&A Update

By Roger S. Conrad on Sep. 8, 2016

Consolidation continues apace in the utility sector, as operators seek to take advantage of frothy stock prices to improve their economies of scale and increase their exposure to growing demand for natural gas. We update our takes on the various pending acquisitions involving the more than 200 essential-services stocks that we cover in our Utility Report Card.

Barron’s Bashes Utility Stocks for All the Wrong Reasons

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 2, 2016

Last month, Barron's published a sensationalist article warning of a looming death spiral for US electric utilities and traditional power generators. Although stretched valuations may mean that utility stocks are overdue for a pullback in the near term, the sector's future prospects remain undiminished.

The Latest Sign of Froth in the Utility Sector

By Roger S. Conrad on Jun. 8, 2016

The minimal premium involved in Great Plains Energy's proposed takeover offer for Westar Energy underscores how stretched valuations have become in the utility sector.

Let’s Make a Deal: Utilities Take Advantage of Pipeline Companies’ Pain

By Roger S. Conrad on May. 2, 2016

Consolidated Edison's recently announced joint venture with Crestwood Equity Partners LP highlights a trend to watch in the utility sector.

More Deals on the Horizon for Exelon?

By Roger S. Conrad on Apr. 19, 2016

Although Exelon could be forgiven for swearing off future deals after enduring a painfully drawn-out approval process for its acquisition of Pepco, the management team has expressed an appetite for another merger. If the company completed due diligence on an alternative acquisition, a follow-up deal could come sooner than you might expect.

Why Utility Stocks, Not Tesla Motors, Are the Smart Bet on Electric Cars

By Roger S. Conrad on Mar. 30, 2016

Investors prize utility stocks for their resilience, but don't overlook their upside exposure to several secular growth trends--including the electric car's long-term potential.

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