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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$17.37
+1.4%
$16.49
$11.43
$24.08
$12.18B1.087.78 million shs4.54 million shs
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
$20.26
$20.24
$12.23
$20.26
$2.69B1.331.27 million shsN/A
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N/A6.89N/AN/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$78.97
+1.0%
$73.85
$61.94
$83.27
$2.83B0.72236,776 shs173,181 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
+1.43%+7.62%+5.56%+1.40%-27.23%
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+150.00%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
+0.97%+5.03%+2.23%+19.83%+1.43%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
4.976 of 5 stars
4.43.04.21.92.03.32.5
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
3.2808 of 5 stars
0.51.04.22.02.92.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
2.71
Moderate Buy$22.1327.37% Upside
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
N/AN/AN/AN/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
1.00
Sell$62.00-21.49% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AES, MGEE, CVA, and EPGRQ Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/18/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Mizuho
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Initiated CoverageBuy$21.00
4/9/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$22.00
4/3/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
UBS Group
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$20.00 ➝ $19.00
3/26/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Argus
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$25.00
3/25/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Morgan Stanley
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$25.00
3/14/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$21.00 ➝ $20.00
2/28/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$24.00 ➝ $25.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$12.67B0.97$4.22 per share4.12$7.69 per share2.26
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
$1.90B1.42$1.52 per share13.36$2.35 per share8.62
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$690.43M4.14$6.09 per share12.97$31.53 per share2.50

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$249M$0.3352.648.35N/A2.12%38.76%3.93%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
-$28M$0.18112.5681.04N/A1.23%9.29%0.69%N/A
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$117.70M$3.2524.3019.60N/A17.05%10.49%4.55%5/2/2024 (Estimated)

Latest AES, MGEE, CVA, and EPGRQ Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024N/A
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$0.25$0.33+$0.08N/AN/AN/A  
2/27/202412/31/2023
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$0.67$0.73+$0.06$1.60$3.36 billion$2.97 billion      
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

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$0.693.97%+5.00%209.10%11 Years
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
$0.321.58%N/A177.78%N/A
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
$1.712.17%+4.94%52.62%48 Years

Latest AES, MGEE, CVA, and EPGRQ Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/23/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
quarterly$0.17254.31%4/30/20245/1/20245/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
4.42
0.68
0.61
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
10.97
0.89
0.89
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
N/AN/AN/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
0.65
1.52
1.05

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
93.13%
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
89.76%
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
N/A
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
52.58%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
0.64%
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
10.90%
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
18.76%
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
0.19%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
9,600710.81 million706.26 millionOptionable
Covanta Holding Co. stock logo
CVA
Covanta
4,000133.01 million118.51 millionOptionable
Environmental Power Co. stock logo
EPGRQ
Environmental Power
31N/AN/ANot Optionable
MGE Energy, Inc. stock logo
MGEE
MGE Energy
72336.18 million36.11 millionOptionable

AES, MGEE, CVA, and EPGRQ Headlines

SourceHeadline
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Sells 10,642 Shares of MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Sells 10,642 Shares of MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE)
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 4:33 AM
MGE (MGEE) Upgraded to Buy: Heres What You Should KnowMGE (MGEE) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
zacks.com - April 24 at 1:01 PM
MGE (MGEE) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?MGE (MGEE) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
zacks.com - April 24 at 12:46 PM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Purchases 16,967 Shares of MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE)International Assets Investment Management LLC Purchases 16,967 Shares of MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 4:30 AM
3 Utility Stocks Short Sellers Are Pulling the Plug On: Is a Power Outage Looming?3 Utility Stocks Short Sellers Are Pulling the Plug On: Is a Power Outage Looming?
investorplace.com - April 12 at 1:24 PM
Thames Water owner Kemble defaults on £400 million of bondsThames Water owner Kemble defaults on £400 million of bonds
sg.finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 9:14 AM
Guru Fundamental Report for MGEEGuru Fundamental Report for MGEE
nasdaq.com - April 6 at 2:37 PM
Returns On Capital At MGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) Have Hit The BrakesReturns On Capital At MGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) Have Hit The Brakes
finance.yahoo.com - April 5 at 10:28 AM
MGE Seeks to Expand Popular Community Solar Program for Residential and Small Business Electric CustomersMGE Seeks to Expand Popular Community Solar Program for Residential and Small Business Electric Customers
businesswire.com - April 3 at 10:31 AM
MGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) Cut to Sell at StockNews.comMGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) Cut to Sell at StockNews.com
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 2:12 AM
MGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) Raised to "Hold" at StockNews.comMGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) Raised to "Hold" at StockNews.com
marketbeat.com - March 26 at 11:12 PM
UTL vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?UTL vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
zacks.com - March 21 at 12:41 PM
UTL vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?UTL vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
zacks.com - March 21 at 11:46 AM
MGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) sheds 5.1% this week, as yearly returns fall more in line with earnings growthMGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) sheds 5.1% this week, as yearly returns fall more in line with earnings growth
finance.yahoo.com - March 18 at 2:59 PM
MGEE Apr 2024 80.000 putMGEE Apr 2024 80.000 put
finance.yahoo.com - March 15 at 11:33 PM
MGEE Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving AverageMGEE Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average
nasdaq.com - March 6 at 6:06 PM
UTL vs. MGEE: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?UTL vs. MGEE: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
zacks.com - March 5 at 12:41 PM
MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financials Look Strong: Should Prospective Shareholders Make The Leap?MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financials Look Strong: Should Prospective Shareholders Make The Leap?
finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 1:07 PM
MGE (MGEE) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Lag EstimatesMGE (MGEE) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
zacks.com - February 21 at 3:31 PM
MGE Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 EarningsMGE Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Earnings
businesswire.com - February 21 at 2:02 PM
MGE Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 EarningsMGE Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Earnings
businesswire.com - February 21 at 1:47 PM
MGE (MGEE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q4 ReleaseMGE (MGEE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
zacks.com - February 21 at 11:06 AM
DTE vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?DTE vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
msn.com - February 15 at 1:16 PM
DTE vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?DTE vs. MGEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
zacks.com - February 15 at 12:40 PM

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Company Descriptions

AES logo

AES

NYSE:AES
The AES Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified power generation and utility company in the United States and internationally. The company owns and/or operates power plants to generate and sell power to customers, such as utilities, industrial users, and other intermediaries; owns and/or operates utilities to generate or purchase, distribute, transmit, and sell electricity to end-user customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors; and generates and sells electricity on the wholesale market. It uses various fuels and technologies to generate electricity, such as coal, gas, hydro, wind, solar, and biomass, as well as renewables comprising energy storage and landfill gas. The company owns and/or operates a generation portfolio of approximately 34,596 megawatts and distributes power to 2.6 million customers. The company was formerly known as Applied Energy Services, Inc. and changed its name to The AES Corporation in April 2000. The AES Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Covanta logo

Covanta

NYSE:CVA
Covanta Holding Corp. engages in the operation and ownership of infrastructure for the conversion of waste to energy, related waste transport and disposal, and other renewable energy production businesses. It operates large-scale energy-from-waste and renewable energy projects. The company was founded on April 16, 1992 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.
Environmental Power logo

Environmental Power

OTCMKTS:EPGRQ
Environmental Power Corporation engages in the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy production facilities in the United States. The company develops renewable energy facilities for the production and commercial application of methane-rich biogas produced from animal, food industry, and other organic wastes. The biogas could be sold to end-users or used to produce pipeline-grade methane, which is referred as renewable natural gas, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, and renewable electrical energy or thermal energy, as well as to produce other useful by-products. Environmental Power Corporation operates three single digester facilities in Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tarrytown, New York.
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.