Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
Analyst ratings review three high-yield utility stocks: Northwest Natural (4.06%), AES (4.73%) and Spire (4.06%), with mixed outlooks.
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Spire (NYSE:SR) affirms FY2026 Adj EPS guidance from $3.90-$4.10 to $3.90-$4.10 vs $4.12 analyst estimate..
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Analyst ratings review three high-yield utility stocks: Northwest Natural (4.06%), AES (4.73%) and Spire (4.06%), with mixed outlooks.
Spire Inc. announced a strategic capital investment plan of $11.2 billion through fiscal 2035, targeting 5-7% long-term adjusted EPS growth. The company completed its acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas' Tennessee business, adding over 200,000 customers and 3,800 pipeline miles. With 70% of investments allocated to safety and reliability, Spire expects rate-base growth of 7% in Missouri and 7.5% in Tennessee, positioning itself for more stable and sustainable earnings growth.
Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd maintains Spire (NYSE:SR) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $96 to $91.
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