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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$35.79
+0.6%
$34.14
$30.53
$44.83
$2.80B0.5573,635 shs539,065 shs
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$46.54
+0.7%
$46.09
$43.50
$58.33
$2.68B0.49363,829 shs1.96 million shs
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$78.97
+1.0%
$73.85
$61.94
$83.27
$2.86B0.72368,081 shs173,181 shs
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$85.70
+0.8%
$85.02
$68.96
$99.49
$3.57B0.56255,481 shs119,014 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
+0.54%+7.43%+5.61%+6.50%-20.43%
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
+1.65%+5.62%+0.02%+1.96%-20.32%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
+1.05%+5.82%+1.51%+19.08%+0.71%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
+0.90%+2.33%+4.97%-1.87%+15.65%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
3.7657 of 5 stars
0.83.04.21.93.21.72.5
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
4.3344 of 5 stars
2.13.03.34.02.41.71.9
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
3.2221 of 5 stars
0.51.04.22.02.72.52.5
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
0.519 of 5 stars
0.81.03.30.01.71.71.3

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.67
Reduce$33.50-6.40% Downside
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
2.25
Hold$53.5014.95% Upside
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
1.00
Sell$62.00-21.49% Downside
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
1.50
Reduce$68.00-20.65% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and CWT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/4/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
UBS Group
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$49.00
3/1/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$56.00 ➝ $52.00
(Data available from 4/24/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.75B1.60$5.75 per share6.22$32.12 per share1.11
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$794.63M3.38$3.11 per share14.96$24.78 per share1.88
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$690.43M4.14$6.15 per share12.84$31.53 per share2.50
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$1.35B2.65$9.56 per share8.96$34.60 per share2.48

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$171.18M$2.2316.0513.56N/A9.77%7.07%2.29%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$51.91M$0.8952.2919.55N/A6.53%3.75%1.26%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$117.70M$3.2524.3019.74N/A17.05%10.49%4.55%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$294.19M$7.0012.24N/A21.81%21.64%9.41%5/6/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and CWT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/6/2024N/A
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
5/1/2024N/A
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$0.21N/A-$0.21N/AN/AN/A  
2/29/2024Q4 23
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$1.50$0.52-$0.98$0.52$269.41 million$214.50 million    
2/21/202412/31/2023
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.14$1.08-$0.06$1.08$545.78 million$504.40 million    
2/21/2024Q4 2023
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$0.61$0.55-$0.06$0.55$190.55 million$164.65 million
2/13/202412/31/2023
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$1.22$1.25+$0.03$1.37$300.60 million$314.31 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.905.31%+4.34%85.20%22 Years
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$1.122.41%+6.96%125.84%58 Years
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$1.712.17%+4.94%52.62%48 Years
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$1.872.18%+5.74%26.71%11 Years

Latest MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and CWT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/7/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Quarterly$0.47505.78%2/22/20242/23/20243/15/2024
2/5/2024
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
Quarterly$0.46801.99%2/14/20242/15/20243/8/2024
1/25/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
quarterly$1.129.78%2/9/20242/12/20242/23/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.03
0.85
0.65
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
0.74
0.69
0.65
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
0.65
1.52
1.05
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
0.57
1.84
1.36

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
85.24%
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
82.78%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
52.58%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
61.32%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
0.96%
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
0.88%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
0.19%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
2.30%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1,85878.16 million77.41 millionOptionable
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
1,26657.68 million57.17 millionOptionable
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
72336.18 million36.11 millionOptionable
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
2,65541.71 million40.75 millionOptionable

MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and CWT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR) Position Boosted by Federated Hermes Inc.Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR) Position Boosted by Federated Hermes Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 5:43 AM
Vacation home rentals in Otter Tail County are not getting the attention the neighbors wantVacation home rentals in Otter Tail County are not getting the attention the neighbors want
inforum.com - April 24 at 1:57 AM
Ron’s Favorite Bikes & Sights at Sea Otter 2024, Plus K-Edge Brought their Trailer!Ron’s Favorite Bikes & Sights at Sea Otter 2024, Plus K-Edge Brought their Trailer!
msn.com - April 23 at 8:57 PM
Surrogate otter mom at aquarium rears a pup ‘better than any human ever can’Surrogate otter mom at aquarium rears a pup ‘better than any human ever can’
seattletimes.com - April 23 at 8:35 AM
Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting each other for years. Theres no end in sight.Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting each other for years. There's no end in sight.
msn.com - April 22 at 10:34 PM
The latest in a years-long political fight between conservatives in Otter Tail CountyThe latest in a years-long political fight between conservatives in Otter Tail County
minnpost.com - April 22 at 12:33 PM
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Acquires New Holdings in Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR)Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Acquires New Holdings in Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 5:29 AM
Man Confesses To Numerous Elevator Burglaries in Cass, Clay and Otter Tail CountiesMan Confesses To Numerous Elevator Burglaries in Cass, Clay and Otter Tail Counties
kvrr.com - April 17 at 3:56 PM
Otter Tail County discusses moving probation office from New York Mills to PerhamOtter Tail County discusses moving probation office from New York Mills to Perham
perhamfocus.com - April 16 at 6:33 PM
Otter Tail Corporation Will Host Conference Call on First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsOtter Tail Corporation Will Host Conference Call on First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
businesswire.com - April 16 at 3:30 PM
Soon-to-be-mom rescues newborn otter from Sacramento roadwaySoon-to-be-mom rescues newborn otter from Sacramento roadway
msn.com - April 12 at 11:59 PM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Grows Stock Position in Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR)International Assets Investment Management LLC Grows Stock Position in Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR)
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 4:55 AM
Otter Tail County receives grant to prepare workers for high-demand jobsOtter Tail County receives grant to prepare workers for high-demand jobs
wadenapj.com - April 8 at 8:52 AM
Community Cheerleaders: Otter Tail Power Co.'Community Cheerleaders': Otter Tail Power Co.
jamestownsun.com - March 30 at 1:40 PM
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Otter trapping season to close throughout the stateWisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Otter trapping season to close throughout the state
msn.com - March 28 at 2:57 PM
Two GOP lawmakers dispute state party determination on Otter Tail County caucusesTwo GOP lawmakers dispute state party determination on Otter Tail County caucuses
kfgo.com - March 28 at 7:55 AM
With 61% ownership of the shares, Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) is heavily dominated by institutional ownersWith 61% ownership of the shares, Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) is heavily dominated by institutional owners
finance.yahoo.com - March 26 at 10:13 AM
Vanguard Group Inc. Sells 223,653 Shares of Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR)Vanguard Group Inc. Sells 223,653 Shares of Otter Tail Co. (NASDAQ:OTTR)
marketbeat.com - March 26 at 4:34 AM
Person injured in rollover crash on icy, snow-covered Highway 10 in Otter Tail County, Minn.Person injured in rollover crash on icy, snow-covered Highway 10 in Otter Tail County, Minn.
kfgo.com - March 26 at 12:10 AM
Ten inmates from Otter Tail County Jail transferred to Clay CountyTen inmates from Otter Tail County Jail transferred to Clay County
msn.com - March 22 at 10:03 PM
Otter Tail County Jail argues in court against recent reclassificationOtter Tail County Jail argues in court against recent reclassification
inforum.com - March 22 at 10:03 PM
Exclusive: Otter Tail County Jail inmate denied food for two days as punishment speaks outExclusive: Otter Tail County Jail inmate denied food for two days as punishment speaks out
inforum.com - March 22 at 2:31 AM
Clay County takes inmates from Otter Tail County as jail faces penaltiesClay County takes inmates from Otter Tail County as jail faces penalties
inforum.com - March 21 at 9:31 PM
Woman injured, may face charges after early morning crash in Otter Tail CountyWoman injured, may face charges after early morning crash in Otter Tail County
msn.com - March 21 at 11:30 AM

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Company Descriptions

Avista logo

Avista

NYSE:AVA
Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2023, it supplied retail electric services to approximately 416,000 customers; and retail natural gas services to approximately 381,000 customers. The company also operates five hydroelectric generation facilities with capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. It also engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
California Water Service Group logo

California Water Service Group

NYSE:CWT
California Water Service Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The company is involved in the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for domestic, industrial, public, and irrigation uses, as well as for fire protection services. It offers its services to approximately 497,700 customer connections in 100 California communities; approximately 6,500 water and wastewater customer connections on the islands of Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii; approximately 38,000 customer connections in the Tacoma, Olympia, Graham, Spanaway, Puyallup, Rainier, Yelm, and Gig Harbor areas; and approximately 11,400 water and wastewater customer connections in Rio Communities, Rio Del Oro, Meadow Lake, Indian Hills, Squaw Valley, Elephant Butte, Morningstar, Sandia Knolls, Juan Tomas, and Cypress Gardens systems. The company also engages in the provision of non-regulated water-related services, including operating of municipally owned water systems, privately owned water, and recycled water distribution systems; water system operation, meter reading, and billing services to private companies and municipalities; leasing of communication antenna sites on its properties; and billing of optional third-party insurance programs to its residential customers. In addition, it provides lab, wastewater collection, and treatment services. California Water Service Group was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
MGE Energy logo

MGE Energy

NASDAQ:MGEE
MGE Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company primarily in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility Operations; Regulated Gas Utility Operations; Nonregulated Energy Operations; Transmission Investments; and All Other segments. The company generates, purchases, and distributes electricity and natural gas in Wisconsin and Iowa; owns and leases electric generating capacity; and plans, constructs, operates, maintains, and expands transmission facilities to provide transmission power services. It generates electricity from coal-fired, gas-fired, and renewable energy sources. As of December 31, 2023, the company owned and operated 835 miles of overhead electric distribution lines; 1,330 miles of underground electric distribution cables; 49 substations with an installed capacity of 1.2 million kVA; and gas facilities, including 3,066 miles of distribution mains, as well as supplied electric service to approximately 163,000 customers. MGE Energy, Inc. founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Otter Tail logo

Otter Tail

NASDAQ:OTTR
Otter Tail Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in electric utility, manufacturing, and plastic pipe businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Electric, Manufacturing, and Plastics. The Electric segment produces, transmits, distributes, and sells electric energy in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota; and operates as a participant in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator markets. This segment generates electricity through coal, fuel oil, solar, wind, and natural gas. It serves approximately residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Manufacturing segment engages in the contract machining, metal parts stamping, fabrication and painting, production of plastic thermoformed horticultural containers, life science and industrial packaging, and material handling components and extruded raw material stock for the recreational vehicle, lawn and garden, agricultural, construction, and industrial and energy equipment end markets. The Plastics segment manufactures polyvinyl chloride pipes for municipal water, rural water, wastewater, storm drainage and water reclamation system, and other uses for customers in the horticulture, medical and life sciences, industrial, recreation, and electronics industries. This segment markets its products to wholesalers and distributors through independent sales representatives, company salespersons, and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Otter Tail Power Company and changed its name to Otter Tail Corporation in 2001. Otter Tail Corporation was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.