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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
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Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$77.75
+2.5%
$73.34
$61.94
$83.27
$2.81B0.72376,571 shs175,660 shs
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$84.25
+2.4%
$85.43
$68.96
$99.49
$3.51B0.56260,221 shs189,925 shs
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
$18.45
+1.8%
$17.00
$12.27
$18.49
$2.97B1.121.01 million shs815,419 shs
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
$6.45
+0.3%
$6.60
$5.94
$10.40
$1.98B0.83701,252 shs1.02 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
+0.88%+0.41%+2.43%+9.66%-2.29%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
+0.19%-0.77%+2.41%-4.24%+11.93%
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
+1.68%+2.03%+1.68%+25.70%+17.66%
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
+3.29%+4.30%+1.66%-15.17%-27.67%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
2.8443 of 5 stars
0.51.04.22.01.42.52.5
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
0.5653 of 5 stars
0.81.03.30.01.91.71.3
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
4.7614 of 5 stars
2.55.02.51.93.51.73.1
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
3.0333 of 5 stars
0.04.02.50.02.91.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
1.00
Sell$62.00-20.26% Downside
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
1.50
Reduce$68.00-19.29% Downside
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
3.00
Buy$20.7512.47% Upside
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
3.00
BuyN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MGEE, TAC, PRMW, and OTTR Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/3/2024
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
Raymond James
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Outperform$21.00
2/20/2024
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$18.00 ➝ $19.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$690.43M4.07$6.23 per share12.47$31.53 per share2.47
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$1.35B2.60$9.64 per share8.74$34.60 per share2.43
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
$1.77B1.67$1.84 per share10.03$8.96 per share2.06
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
$3.36B0.59$3.00 per share2.15$1.73 per share3.73

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$117.70M$3.2523.9219.44N/A17.05%10.49%4.55%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$294.19M$7.0012.04N/A21.81%21.64%9.41%5/6/2024 (Confirmed)
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
$238.10M$1.4912.3818.271.6810.82%8.55%3.11%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
$514.86M$1.833.5212.17N/A20.05%48.42%6.52%5/3/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest MGEE, TAC, PRMW, and OTTR Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
$0.13N/A-$0.13N/AN/AN/A  
5/6/2024N/A
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
5/3/2024N/A
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
$0.10N/A-$0.10N/AN/AN/A  
2/23/202412/31/2023
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
$0.10-$0.20-$0.30-$0.20$305.79 million$624.00 million    
2/22/2024Q4 2023
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
$0.17$0.07-$0.10-$0.97$582.93 million$438.70 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
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$1.712.20%+4.94%52.62%48 Years
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
$1.872.22%+5.74%26.71%11 Years
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
$0.361.95%N/A24.16%2 Years
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
$0.152.33%+8.28%8.20%N/A

Latest MGEE, TAC, PRMW, and OTTR Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/22/2024
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
Quarterly$0.092.36%3/7/20243/8/20243/25/2024
1/19/2024
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
Quarterly$0.42802.49%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
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
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
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
0.88
2.03
1.92
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
4.06
0.91
0.82

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
52.58%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
61.32%
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
87.71%
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
59.00%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
0.19%
Otter Tail Co. stock logo
OTTR
Otter Tail
2.30%
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
4.40%
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
13.10%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
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
Primo Water Co. stock logo
PRMW
Primo Water
6,400160.79 million153.72 millionOptionable
TransAlta Co. stock logo
TAC
TransAlta
1,257306.83 million266.64 millionOptionable

MGEE, TAC, PRMW, and OTTR Headlines

SourceHeadline
TransAlta Joins Other Water Licence Holders and the Alberta Government to collaborate on flow management on the Bow River SystemTransAlta Joins Other Water Licence Holders and the Alberta Government to collaborate on flow management on the Bow River System
globenewswire.com - April 19 at 11:39 AM
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Sets New 12-Month Low at $5.95TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Sets New 12-Month Low at $5.95
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 6:04 AM
Mackenzie Financial Corp Acquires 149,378 Shares of TransAlta Co. (NYSE:TAC)Mackenzie Financial Corp Acquires 149,378 Shares of TransAlta Co. (NYSE:TAC)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 7:09 AM
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Hits New 12-Month Low at $5.95TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Hits New 12-Month Low at $5.95
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 11:03 AM
Heres Why You Should Add TransAlta (TAC) to Your Portfolio NowHere's Why You Should Add TransAlta (TAC) to Your Portfolio Now
zacks.com - April 15 at 9:21 AM
TransAlta Co. (NYSE:TAC) Shares Sold by Triasima Portfolio Management inc.TransAlta Co. (NYSE:TAC) Shares Sold by Triasima Portfolio Management inc.
marketbeat.com - April 14 at 11:11 AM
TransAlta appoints new CFO as Todd Stack announces retirementTransAlta appoints new CFO as Todd Stack announces retirement
investing.com - April 13 at 12:25 AM
TransAlta Corp is Now Oversold (TAC)TransAlta Corp is Now Oversold (TAC)
nasdaq.com - April 13 at 12:25 AM
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Hits New 1-Year Low at $6.10TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Hits New 1-Year Low at $6.10
americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 4:30 AM
Should Value Investors Buy TransAlta (TAC) Stock?Should Value Investors Buy TransAlta (TAC) Stock?
zacks.com - April 11 at 10:46 AM
TransAlta Corporation: TransAlta Announces Retirement of CFO and Appointment of New CFOTransAlta Corporation: TransAlta Announces Retirement of CFO and Appointment of New CFO
finanznachrichten.de - April 11 at 9:31 AM
TransAlta Taps Joel Hunter to CFO Role, Succeeds retiring CFO Todd StackTransAlta Taps Joel Hunter to CFO Role, Succeeds retiring CFO Todd Stack
marketwatch.com - April 11 at 9:31 AM
TransAlta Appoints Joel Hunter As CFOTransAlta Appoints Joel Hunter As CFO
markets.businessinsider.com - April 11 at 9:31 AM
TransAlta Announces Retirement of CFO and Appointment of New CFOTransAlta Announces Retirement of CFO and Appointment of New CFO
globenewswire.com - April 11 at 7:00 AM
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Hits New 52-Week Low at $6.10TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Hits New 52-Week Low at $6.10
marketbeat.com - April 10 at 10:44 AM
7 Under-$10 Dividend Stocks Put on Your Radar in April7 Under-$10 Dividend Stocks Put on Your Radar in April
investorplace.com - April 2 at 12:31 PM
Taking a Wait-and-See Approach to TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Seems PrudentTaking a Wait-and-See Approach to TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Seems Prudent
msn.com - March 28 at 6:44 PM
Media Advisory: TransAlta Annual Meeting of Shareholders and First Quarter 2024 Results and Conference CallMedia Advisory: TransAlta Annual Meeting of Shareholders and First Quarter 2024 Results and Conference Call
prnewswire.com - March 28 at 4:00 PM
TransAlta initiates automatic share buyback planTransAlta initiates automatic share buyback plan
investing.com - March 24 at 6:07 PM
Cheap Thrills: 7 Promising Value Stocks You Can Buy for Under $20Cheap Thrills: 7 Promising Value Stocks You Can Buy for Under $20
investorplace.com - March 21 at 3:56 PM
Are Investors Undervaluing TransAlta (TAC) Right Now?Are Investors Undervaluing TransAlta (TAC) Right Now?
zacks.com - March 18 at 10:45 AM
Low-Priced, High-Potential: 7 Cheap Stocks Under $10 to Try Your Luck WithLow-Priced, High-Potential: 7 Cheap Stocks Under $10 to Try Your Luck With
investorplace.com - March 17 at 2:58 PM
Brokers Suggest Investing in TransAlta (TAC): Read This Before Placing a BetBrokers Suggest Investing in TransAlta (TAC): Read This Before Placing a Bet
zacks.com - March 15 at 10:31 AM
Reasons to Add TransAlta (TAC) to Your Portfolio Right NowReasons to Add TransAlta (TAC) to Your Portfolio Right Now
zacks.com - March 15 at 9:01 AM

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Company Descriptions

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.
Primo Water logo

Primo Water

NYSE:PRMW
Primo Water Corporation provides pure-play water solutions for residential and commercial customers. It offers bottled water, water dispensers, purified bottled water, self-service refill drinking water, premium spring, mineral water, sparkling and flavored essence water, filtration units, and coffee. The company offers its products under the Primo, Alhambra, Crystal Rock, Mountain Valley, Deep Rock, Hinckley Springs, Crystal Springs, Kentwood Springs, Mount Olympus, Pureflo, Sierra Springs, Sparkletts, Renü, Canadian Springs, Labrador Source, and Amazon Springs brands. It sells its products through retailers and online at various price points. The company was formerly known as Cott Corporation and changed its name to Primo Water Corporation in March 2020. Primo Water Corporation was incorporated in 1955 and is based in Tampa, Florida.
TransAlta logo

TransAlta

NYSE:TAC
TransAlta Corporation engages in the development, production, and sale of electric energy. It operates through Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, and Energy Marketing segments. The Hydro segment holds interest of approximately 922 megawatts (MW) of owned hydroelectric generating capacity located in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The Wind and Solar segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 2,057 MW of owned wind and solar electrical-generating capacity, as well as battery storage facilities located in Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Québec in Canada; the states of Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming in the United States; and the state of Western Australia. The Gas segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 2,775 MW of owned gas electrical-generating capacity, and facilities located in Alberta, Ontario, Michigan, and the state of Western Australia. The Energy Transition segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 671 MW of owned coal electrical-generating capacity, as well as operates the Skookumchuck hydro facility in Centralia; and engages in the highvale mine and the mine reclamation activities. The Energy Marketing segment is involved in the trading of power, natural gas, and environmental products. It serves customers in various industry segments, including commercial real estate, municipal, manufacturing, industrial, hospitality, finance, and oil and gas. TransAlta Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.