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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
$35.58
-0.6%
$34.18
$30.53
$44.83
$2.78B0.5571,467 shs400,298 shs
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$78.72
-0.3%
$74.13
$61.94
$83.27
$2.85B0.72365,803 shs185,916 shs
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$85.57
-0.2%
$84.92
$68.96
$99.49
$3.57B0.56253,565 shs102,226 shs
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$54.81
-0.6%
$56.07
$51.37
$78.66
$1.76B0.58177,567 shs150,998 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
-0.59%+3.57%+5.48%+5.28%-18.56%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
-0.32%+3.78%+2.85%+19.93%+3.17%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
-0.15%+3.99%+4.14%-3.19%+20.74%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
-0.58%+3.24%-1.27%-8.76%-28.96%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
3.8265 of 5 stars
0.83.04.21.93.21.72.5
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
3.3613 of 5 stars
0.51.04.22.02.92.52.5
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
1.0321 of 5 stars
0.83.03.30.01.91.71.3
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
3.6157 of 5 stars
2.14.04.20.01.81.72.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.67
Reduce$33.50-5.85% Downside
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
1.00
Sell$62.00-21.24% Downside
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
1.50
Reduce$68.00-20.53% Downside
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
2.25
Hold$66.0020.42% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and SJW Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
2/26/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Seaport Res Ptn
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
2/23/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating
Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$61.00 ➝ $62.00
(Data available from 4/26/2021 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
$1.75B1.59$5.68 per share6.26$32.12 per share1.11
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$690.43M4.13$6.07 per share12.97$31.53 per share2.50
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$1.35B2.65$9.46 per share9.05$34.60 per share2.47
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$670.36M2.62$6.02 per share9.11$38.62 per share1.42

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$2.2315.9613.48N/A9.77%7.07%2.29%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$117.70M$3.2524.2219.53N/A17.05%10.49%4.55%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$294.19M$7.0012.22N/A21.81%21.64%9.41%5/6/2024 (Confirmed)
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$84.99M$2.6720.5318.392.6712.68%7.10%2.19%4/29/2024 (Estimated)

Latest MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and SJW 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  
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
2/21/202412/31/2023
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$0.60$0.59-$0.01$0.59$161.23 million$171.34 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
$1.905.34%+4.34%85.20%22 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
$1.872.19%+5.74%26.71%11 Years
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$1.602.92%+5.90%59.93%57 Years

Latest MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and SJW 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
(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
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
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
1.24
0.58
0.58

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
85.24%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
52.58%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
61.32%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
84.29%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
0.96%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
0.19%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
2.30%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
0.60%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1,85878.16 million77.41 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
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
80832.06 million31.87 millionOptionable

MGEE, OTTR, AVA, and SJW Headlines

SourceHeadline
SJW (SJW) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesSJW (SJW) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
zacks.com - April 25 at 10:00 PM
SJW Group Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsSJW Group Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
businesswire.com - April 25 at 7:42 PM
Macrons mean: French PM gets rough ride at holiday school'Macron's mean': French PM gets rough ride at holiday school
msn.com - April 22 at 11:29 PM
War against women: Iran ramps up crackdown as regional tensions rage'War against women': Iran ramps up crackdown as regional tensions rage
msn.com - April 22 at 8:28 AM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Has $1.21 Million Stock Position in SJW Group (NYSE:SJW)International Assets Investment Management LLC Has $1.21 Million Stock Position in SJW Group (NYSE:SJW)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 4:30 AM
SJW Group Stock (NYSE:SJW): Best Buying Point in Nearly a DecadeSJW Group Stock (NYSE:SJW): Best Buying Point in Nearly a Decade
msn.com - April 19 at 3:44 PM
CEO Of WotC and Hasbro Gaming, Cynthia Williams, Steps DownCEO Of WotC and Hasbro Gaming, Cynthia Williams, Steps Down
belloflostsouls.net - April 19 at 6:52 AM
Frances Macron To Meet Lebanon PM In Paris Friday: French PresidencyFrance's Macron To Meet Lebanon PM In Paris Friday: French Presidency
barrons.com - April 18 at 1:38 PM
Analysts Estimate SJW (SJW) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forAnalysts Estimate SJW (SJW) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
zacks.com - April 18 at 11:06 AM
SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Sets New 52-Week Low at $51.75SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Sets New 52-Week Low at $51.75
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 6:10 AM
SG Americas Securities LLC Sells 29,425 Shares of SJW Group (NYSE:SJW)SG Americas Securities LLC Sells 29,425 Shares of SJW Group (NYSE:SJW)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 4:08 AM
SJW Group (SJW) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdaySJW Group (SJW) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 3:28 AM
SJW Group: The Dividend Aristocrat Approaches A Buy ZoneSJW Group: The Dividend Aristocrat Approaches A Buy Zone
seekingalpha.com - April 17 at 3:00 PM
Swiss Private Intelligence Agency Probed Over UAE Spy AllegationsSwiss Private Intelligence Agency Probed Over UAE Spy Allegations
barrons.com - April 16 at 6:33 PM
Protester charged with threatening Bakersfield council, fired from job with advocacy groupProtester charged with threatening Bakersfield council, fired from job with advocacy group
msn.com - April 16 at 6:33 PM
SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Reaches New 52-Week Low at $51.75SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Reaches New 52-Week Low at $51.75
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 11:55 AM
SJW Group Sets Date for Release of 2024 First Quarter Financial ResultsSJW Group Sets Date for Release of 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
businesswire.com - April 16 at 8:00 AM
SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesSJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages
americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 4:22 AM
Nazan Riahei Joins SJW Group as Vice President of CommunicationsNazan Riahei Joins SJW Group as Vice President of Communications
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 10:31 AM
55 April Dividend Kings: Buy 8, Watch 855 April Dividend Kings: Buy 8, Watch 8
seekingalpha.com - April 12 at 4:39 PM
Why SJW (SJW) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your PortfolioWhy SJW (SJW) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
zacks.com - April 12 at 12:46 PM
SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Reaches New 1-Year Low at $53.00SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) Reaches New 1-Year Low at $53.00
marketbeat.com - April 10 at 10:44 AM
Four charged over French schoolboys killingFour charged over French schoolboy's killing
yahoo.com - April 9 at 12:49 PM
Prosecutor wants four held over French schoolboys killingProsecutor wants four held over French schoolboy's killing
msn.com - April 7 at 11:10 PM

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

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.
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.
SJW Group logo

SJW Group

NYSE:SJW
SJW Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. It operates in Water Utility Services and Real Estate Services segments. The company engages in the production, purchase, storage, purification, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of water and wastewater services; and supplies groundwater from wells, surface water from watershed run-off and diversion, reclaimed water, and imported water purchased from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. It also offers non-tariffed services, including water system operations, maintenance agreements, and antenna site leases; contracted services, sewer operations, and other water related services to water utilities; and a Linebacker protection plan for public drinking water customers in Connecticut and Maine. In addition, the company provides water service to approximately 232,400 connections that serve approximately one million people residing in portions of the cities of San Jose and Cupertino and in the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the Town of Los Gatos; adjacent unincorporated territories in the County of Santa Clara in the State of California; water service to approximately 141,000 service connections, which serve approximately 461,000 people in 81 municipalities with a service area of approximately 272 square miles in Connecticut and Maine and approximately 3,000 wastewater connections in Southbury, Connecticut; approximately 28,000 service connections that serve approximately 83,000 people in a service area comprising approximately 271 square miles in the region between San Antonio and Austin, Texas; and approximately 950 wastewater connections. Further, it owns undeveloped land in California and Tennessee; commercial and warehouse properties in Tennessee; and commercial properties and parcels of land in Connecticut. The company was formerly known as SJW Corp. and changed its name to SJW Group in November 2016. SJW Group was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.