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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$58.48
+0.4%
$58.37
$49.87
$63.76
$17.46B0.382.43 million shs2.28 million shs
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$50.96
+0.9%
$51.08
$46.92
$63.84
$11.71B0.572.60 million shs1.71 million shs
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$48.84
+0.9%
$48.67
$45.15
$56.26
$12.51B0.551.95 million shs1.13 million shs
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$27.40
+0.9%
$26.67
$22.86
$28.95
$12.28B0.494.24 million shs3.49 million shs
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$25.60
+0.2%
$26.20
$22.37
$29.68
$8.73B0.751,895 shs50,328 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
+2.39%+0.19%-0.09%+3.39%-3.75%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
+1.96%-2.23%-2.38%-0.71%-18.16%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
+2.15%-0.53%-0.39%-1.28%-10.89%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
+2.22%-0.55%+1.86%+5.85%-3.69%
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
+0.91%+1.51%-1.96%-3.33%-4.20%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
4.0107 of 5 stars
2.32.03.30.72.62.52.5
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
2.4246 of 5 stars
2.30.02.52.22.31.71.9
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
4.1605 of 5 stars
1.23.05.02.52.73.31.9
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
4.32 of 5 stars
1.53.05.01.83.02.52.5
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
2.64
Moderate Buy$62.647.11% Upside
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
2.57
Moderate Buy$56.009.89% Upside
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
2.43
Hold$53.319.16% Upside
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
3.00
Buy$29.005.84% Upside
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
2.50
Moderate BuyN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest LNT, EVRG, NI, UUGRY, and CMS Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/17/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $64.00
4/15/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$58.00 ➝ $57.00
4/15/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$51.00 ➝ $53.00
4/11/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
Bank of America
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $54.00
4/4/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
UBS Group
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$65.00
4/4/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
LADENBURG THALM/SH SH
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$51.00
3/26/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
Citigroup
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Initiated CoverageBuy$64.00
3/14/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $58.00
3/14/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $55.00
3/13/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $66.00
3/13/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
Bank of America
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$51.00 ➝ $57.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$7.46B2.34$7.32 per share7.99$26.83 per share2.18
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$5.51B2.13$8.94 per share5.70$42.16 per share1.21
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$4.03B3.11$5.61 per share8.71$26.56 per share1.84
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$5.51B2.23$4.18 per share6.55$23.34 per share1.17
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$2.22B3.94$1.43 per share17.92$8.87 per share2.89

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$887M$3.0119.4316.242.2111.89%12.09%2.83%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$731.30M$3.1816.0312.652.5813.28%8.47%2.68%5/3/2024 (Estimated)
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$703M$2.7817.5714.982.5317.46%10.85%3.44%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$714.30M$1.4718.6414.892.5912.98%10.10%2.60%5/1/2024 (Estimated)
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$246.97MN/A0.0018.69N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest LNT, EVRG, NI, UUGRY, and CMS Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$0.66N/A-$0.66N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$1.07N/A-$1.07N/AN/AN/A  
2/29/2024Q4 2023
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$0.30$0.27-$0.03$0.29$1.46 billion$1.19 billion    
2/21/202412/31/2023
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$0.55$0.53-$0.02$0.56$1.59 billion$1.42 billion      
2/16/2024Q4 23
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$0.55$0.48-$0.07$0.49$1.25 billion$961.00 million      
2/1/202412/31/2023
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$1.04$1.05+$0.01$1.05$2.62 billion$1.95 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$2.063.52%+6.16%68.44%2 Years
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$2.575.04%N/A80.82%1 Years
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$1.923.93%+5.99%69.06%21 Years
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$1.063.87%+5.98%72.11%13 Years
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$0.793.09%N/AN/AN/A

Latest LNT, EVRG, NI, UUGRY, and CMS Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/19/2024
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
quarterly$0.26503.95%4/29/20244/30/20245/20/2024
4/15/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
quarterly$0.484%4/29/20244/30/20245/15/2024
2/27/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
quarterly$0.64255.16%3/8/20243/11/20243/22/2024
2/1/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
quarterly$0.51503.61%2/9/20242/12/20242/29/2024
1/25/2024
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
quarterly$0.26504.15%2/2/20242/5/20242/20/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
1.84
0.98
0.66
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
1.14
0.51
0.29
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
1.21
0.55
0.40
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
1.15
0.85
0.76
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
4.13
1.80
1.78

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
93.57%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
87.24%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
79.90%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
91.64%
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
0.40%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
0.47%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
0.31%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
0.13%
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
N/A

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
8,356298.62 million297.42 millionOptionable
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
4,658229.75 million228.67 millionOptionable
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
3,281256.10 million255.31 millionOptionable
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
7,411448.19 million447.61 millionOptionable
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
5,975340.94 millionN/ANot Optionable

LNT, EVRG, NI, UUGRY, and CMS Headlines

SourceHeadline
Short Interest in United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Declines By 67.1%Short Interest in United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Declines By 67.1%
americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 5:18 AM
United Way announces 20 new supported agencies in Danville, Pittsylvania CountyUnited Way announces 20 new supported agencies in Danville, Pittsylvania County
godanriver.com - April 7 at 9:42 AM
Protests call for removal of RG&E in favor of public utilitiesProtests call for removal of RG&E in favor of public utilities
msn.com - April 7 at 9:42 AM
Docs: New Jersey man charged after using funds intended for utilities for personal gainDocs: New Jersey man charged after using funds intended for utilities for personal gain
msn.com - April 1 at 7:05 PM
Is United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Worth UK£10.3 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?Is United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Worth UK£10.3 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
finance.yahoo.com - April 1 at 4:03 AM
Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board holds first meeting since joint resignationGainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board holds first meeting since joint resignation
wuft.org - March 28 at 12:15 PM
After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plansAfter being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans
northernpublicradio.org - March 18 at 8:18 PM
Utilities Down on Fed Policy Doubts -- Utilities RoundupUtilities Down on Fed Policy Doubts -- Utilities Roundup
marketwatch.com - March 16 at 7:53 PM
Some Investors May Be Worried About United Utilities Groups (LON:UU.) Returns On CapitalSome Investors May Be Worried About United Utilities Group's (LON:UU.) Returns On Capital
finance.yahoo.com - March 3 at 7:32 AM
8 states move to ban utilities from using customer money for lobbying8 states move to ban utilities from using customer money for lobbying
msn.com - February 21 at 5:40 AM
United Utilities blames too much rain for lower performance paymentUnited Utilities blames too much rain for lower performance payment
proactiveinvestors.co.uk - February 14 at 3:41 AM
United Utilities Groups (LON:UU.) investors will be pleased with their favorable 61% return over the last five yearsUnited Utilities Group's (LON:UU.) investors will be pleased with their favorable 61% return over the last five years
finance.yahoo.com - February 5 at 5:29 AM
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority in NJ Pre-Qualifies Vendors and is Awarded Technical Assistance in Pursuit of Solid Waste Conversion ProjectThe Atlantic County Utilities Authority in NJ Pre-Qualifies Vendors and is Awarded Technical Assistance in Pursuit of Solid Waste Conversion Project
wasteadvantagemag.com - January 31 at 2:51 AM
United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 79%United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 79%
finance.yahoo.com - January 9 at 6:48 AM
United Utilities Group goes ex dividend tomorrowUnited Utilities Group goes ex dividend tomorrow
msn.com - December 20 at 7:43 PM
United Utilities Group PLCs Dividend AnalysisUnited Utilities Group PLC's Dividend Analysis
finance.yahoo.com - December 20 at 9:41 AM
United Utilities ‘misreported sewage pollution’ and received £5m bonusUnited Utilities ‘misreported sewage pollution’ and received £5m bonus
uk.finance.yahoo.com - December 4 at 9:39 AM
United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.1659United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.1659
finance.yahoo.com - November 19 at 8:27 AM
Did United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Use Debt To Deliver Its ROE Of 8.2%?Did United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Use Debt To Deliver Its ROE Of 8.2%?
finance.yahoo.com - October 29 at 6:58 AM
Most ambitious plan in United Utilities’ history aims to make Merseyside stronger, greener and healthier'Most ambitious' plan in United Utilities’ history aims to make Merseyside stronger, greener and healthier
liverpoolecho.co.uk - October 17 at 8:02 PM
United Utilities Outlines Five-Year GBP13.7 Bln Investment PlanUnited Utilities Outlines Five-Year GBP13.7 Bln Investment Plan
finance.yahoo.com - October 2 at 8:19 AM
These 25 utilities are united by one big goal: 80% less CO2 by 2030These 25 utilities are united by one big goal: 80% less CO2 by 2030
yahoo.com - September 29 at 7:39 PM
Special United Way expo continues helping valley seniors with utility billsSpecial United Way expo continues helping valley seniors with utility bills
msn.com - September 1 at 2:37 AM
Situation grows tense as CT regulators, United Illuminating square off over electric rate increaseSituation grows tense as CT regulators, United Illuminating square off over electric rate increase
chron.com - August 23 at 4:34 AM

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Company Descriptions

CMS Energy logo

CMS Energy

NYSE:CMS
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 208 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,428 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 19 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,474 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 9,395 miles of underground distribution lines; 1,093 substations; and 3 battery facilities. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,392 miles of transmission lines; 15 gas storage fields; 28,065 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The Enterprises segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. It serves 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers, including residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.
Evergy logo

Evergy

NYSE:EVRG
Evergy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. The company generates electricity through coal, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, other renewable sources. It serves residences, commercial firms, industrials, municipalities, and other electric utilities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Alliant Energy logo

Alliant Energy

NASDAQ:LNT
Alliant Energy Corporation operates as a utility holding company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Utility Electric Operations, Utility Gas Operations, and Utility Other. The company, through its subsidiary, Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), primarily generates and distributes electricity, and distributes and transports natural gas to retail customers in Iowa; sells electricity to wholesale customers in Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa; and generates and distributes steam in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Alliant Energy Corporation, through its other subsidiary, Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), generates and distributes electricity, and distributes and transports natural gas to retail customers in Wisconsin; and sells electricity to wholesale customers in Wisconsin. It serves retail customers in the farming, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, chemical, packaging, and food industries, as well as wholesale customers comprising municipalities and rural electric cooperatives. In addition, the company owns and operates a short-line rail freight service in Iowa; a Mississippi River barge, rail, and truck freight terminal in Illinois; freight brokerage services; wind turbine blade recycling services; and a rail-served warehouse in Iowa. Further, it holds interests in a natural gas-fired electric generating unit near Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; and a wind farm located in Oklahoma. The company was formerly known as Interstate Energy Corp. and changed its name to Alliant Energy Corporation in May 1999. Alliant Energy Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
NiSource logo

NiSource

NYSE:NI
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million customers through approximately 55,000 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 1,000 miles of transmission main pipeline in northern Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. It also generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 0.5 million customers in various counties in the northern part of Indiana, as well as engages in wholesale electric and transmission transactions. It owns and operates coal-fired electric generating stations in Wheatfield and Michigan City; combined cycle gas turbine in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units in Wheatfield; hydro generating plants in Carroll County and White County; wind generating units in White County, Indiana; and solar generating units in Jasper County and White County. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.
United Utilities Group logo

United Utilities Group

OTCMKTS:UUGRY
United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities; and provision of consulting, and project management services. The company operates 43,000 kilometers of water pipes; and 79,000 kilometers of wastewater pipes. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.