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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$18.67
-1.4%
$16.73
$11.43
$23.07
$13.27B1.088.32 million shs10.92 million shs
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$36.63
+0.2%
$35.28
$27.46
$41.22
$14.17B0.55909,802 shs592,740 shs
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
$119.32
+0.2%
$116.03
$101.00
$125.28
$18.00B0.66810,256 shs582,566 shs
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$61.56
+0.5%
$59.03
$49.87
$63.76
$18.38B0.372.54 million shs1.54 million 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
-1.37%+8.48%+4.30%+9.69%-16.84%
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
+0.21%+0.66%+1.86%+18.22%-9.32%
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
+0.22%+2.04%+2.00%+4.88%+5.68%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
+0.47%+3.72%+3.77%+6.56%+0.60%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
4.9569 of 5 stars
3.45.04.21.92.03.32.5
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
3.7321 of 5 stars
0.92.02.52.73.21.73.1
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
3.6628 of 5 stars
1.32.04.21.03.42.51.9
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
4.2618 of 5 stars
2.33.02.50.73.22.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
2.71
Moderate Buy$22.1318.51% Upside
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
1.75
Reduce$34.75-5.12% Downside
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
2.50
Moderate Buy$124.334.20% Upside
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
2.64
Moderate Buy$63.503.15% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AES, ATO, AGR, and CMS Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/30/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $59.00
4/26/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $68.00
4/22/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$67.00 ➝ $66.00
4/19/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
KeyCorp
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $66.00
4/18/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Mizuho
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Initiated CoverageBuy$21.00
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
4/12/2024
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
UBS Group
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$124.00
4/9/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$22.00
4/4/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
UBS Group
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$65.00
4/3/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
UBS Group
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$20.00 ➝ $19.00
(Data available from 5/4/2021 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
$12.67B1.05$4.27 per share4.37$7.69 per share2.43
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$8.31B1.71$5.08 per share7.21$53.99 per share0.68
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
$4.28B4.21$10.12 per share11.79$73.22 per share1.63
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$7.46B2.46$7.20 per share8.55$27.73 per share2.22

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$0.3356.588.98N/A2.12%38.76%3.93%8/1/2024 (Estimated)
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$786M$2.3115.8515.132.7410.80%4.35%2.07%7/24/2024 (Estimated)
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
$885.86M$6.3018.9416.972.5723.43%8.62%4.15%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$887M$3.2818.7717.052.4813.19%12.83%3.03%7/25/2024 (Estimated)

Latest AES, ATO, AGR, and CMS Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/8/2024N/A
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
$2.66N/A-$2.66N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024Q1 24
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$0.92$0.97+$0.05$0.98$2.32 billion$2.18 billion      
4/24/2024Q1 2024
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$0.70$0.88+$0.18$0.85$2.54 billion$2.42 billion    
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      
2/22/2024Q4 2023
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$0.94$0.97+$0.03$0.91$2.40 billion$2.28 billion    
2/7/2024Q1 2024
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
$2.09$2.08-$0.01$2.08$1.71 billion$1.16 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$0.693.70%+5.00%209.10%11 Years
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$1.764.81%N/A76.19%N/A
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
$3.222.70%+8.78%51.11%40 Years
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$2.063.35%N/A62.80%2 Years

Latest AES, ATO, AGR, and CMS Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/11/2024
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
quarterly$0.444.9%5/31/20246/3/20247/1/2024
4/22/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
quarterly$0.51503.43%5/14/20245/15/20245/31/2024
2/23/2024
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
quarterly$0.17254.31%4/30/20245/1/20245/15/2024
2/15/2024
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
quarterly$0.445.6%2/29/20243/1/20244/1/2024
2/6/2024
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
quarterly$0.80502.88%2/23/20242/26/20243/11/2024
(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
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
0.47
0.58
0.50
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
0.67
1.44
1.25
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
1.82
1.35
1.05

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
93.13%
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
13.12%
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
90.17%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
93.57%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
0.64%
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
0.06%
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
0.50%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
0.40%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
9,600710.81 million706.26 millionOptionable
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
7,999386.91 million386.67 millionOptionable
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
5,019150.84 million150.09 millionOptionable
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
8,356298.64 million297.44 millionOptionable

AES, ATO, AGR, and CMS Headlines

SourceHeadline
CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsCMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts
americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 2:20 AM
CMS Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend on Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred StockCMS Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend on Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock
prnewswire.com - May 3 at 3:00 PM
Consumers Energy, the Principal Subsidiary of CMS Energy, Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred StockConsumers Energy, the Principal Subsidiary of CMS Energy, Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
prnewswire.com - May 3 at 1:00 PM
CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) SVP Sells $122,200.00 in StockCMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) SVP Sells $122,200.00 in Stock
insidertrades.com - May 3 at 7:30 AM
Insider Sale: Senior Vice President Brian Rich Sells Shares of CMS Energy Corp (CMS)Insider Sale: Senior Vice President Brian Rich Sells Shares of CMS Energy Corp (CMS)
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 6:50 AM
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Buys 48,265 Shares of CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)Russell Investments Group Ltd. Buys 48,265 Shares of CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 5:39 AM
CMS’ Daniel Tsai Stands Behind ‘80-20’ Provision, Medicaid Access Rule In Congressional HearingCMS’ Daniel Tsai Stands Behind ‘80-20’ Provision, Medicaid Access Rule In Congressional Hearing
homehealthcarenews.com - May 2 at 11:56 PM
CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) SVP Brian F. Rich Sells 2,000 SharesCMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) SVP Brian F. Rich Sells 2,000 Shares
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 7:32 PM
Wall Streets Most Accurate Analysts Say Buy These 3 Utilities Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields - CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS), PPL (NYSE:PPL)Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Say Buy These 3 Utilities Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields - CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS), PPL (NYSE:PPL)
benzinga.com - May 2 at 8:56 AM
Howe & Rusling Inc. Has $5.37 Million Stock Holdings in CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)Howe & Rusling Inc. Has $5.37 Million Stock Holdings in CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 4:01 PM
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Given New $59.00 Price Target at BarclaysCMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Given New $59.00 Price Target at Barclays
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 4:14 AM
Consumers Energy installing iron utility poles to better withstand Michigan weatherConsumers Energy installing iron utility poles to better withstand Michigan weather
mlive.com - April 30 at 7:21 PM
Europes economy shows signs of life with 0.3% growth in 1st quarter as inflation, energy woes easeEurope's economy shows signs of life with 0.3% growth in 1st quarter as inflation, energy woes ease
economictimes.indiatimes.com - April 30 at 2:20 PM
Best ACs Under 45000 With Different Energy Ratings & CapacitiesBest ACs Under 45000 With Different Energy Ratings & Capacities
timesofindia.indiatimes.com - April 30 at 2:20 PM
Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Has $126.35 Million Stock Position in CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Has $126.35 Million Stock Position in CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 12:39 PM
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Price Target Raised to $59.00CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Price Target Raised to $59.00
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 9:15 AM
Amica Mutual Insurance Co. Reduces Holdings in CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)Amica Mutual Insurance Co. Reduces Holdings in CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS)
marketbeat.com - April 29 at 9:50 PM
Stocks in news: Ultratech, IOC, Adani Energy, Adani Total Gas, Kfin Tech, Tata ChemicalsStocks in news: Ultratech, IOC, Adani Energy, Adani Total Gas, Kfin Tech, Tata Chemicals
economictimes.indiatimes.com - April 29 at 9:40 PM
CMS strengthens Middle East offering with partner hireCMS strengthens Middle East offering with partner hire
zawya.com - April 29 at 10:52 AM
Consumers Energy Introduces Iron Poles to Withstand Michigan’s Severe WeatherConsumers Energy Introduces Iron Poles to Withstand Michigan’s Severe Weather
dbusiness.com - April 29 at 10:52 AM
Video: Russia massively shells Ukrainian energy sites| Launches Fourth Major Air Assault in a MonthVideo: Russia 'massively' shells Ukrainian energy sites| Launches Fourth Major Air Assault in a Month
timesofindia.indiatimes.com - April 28 at 1:29 PM
CMS Energy Corporation Just Beat EPS By 5.1%: Heres What Analysts Think Will Happen NextCMS Energy Corporation Just Beat EPS By 5.1%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
finance.yahoo.com - April 28 at 1:29 PM
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) PT Raised to $68.00CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) PT Raised to $68.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 5:02 AM
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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.
Avangrid logo

Avangrid

NYSE:AGR
Avangrid, Inc., an energy services holding company, engages in the regulated energy transmission and distribution, and renewable energy generation businesses in the United States. The company operates through Networks and Renewables segments. It is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; and distribution, transportation, and sale of natural gas. In addition, the company operates renewable energy generation facilities primarily using onshore wind power, as well as solar, biomass, and thermal power. Further, it delivers natural gas and electricity to residential, commercial, and institutional customers through its regulated utilities in New York, Maine, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; and sells its output to investor-owned utilities, public utilities, and other credit-worthy entities, as well as generates and provides power and other services to federal and state agencies, institutional retail, and joint action agencies. Additionally, the company delivers thermal output to wholesale customers in the Western United States. It owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.3 million customers in New York and New England, as well as owns and operates 9.3 gigawatts of electricity capacity primarily through wind power in 22 states. Avangrid, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Orange, Connecticut. The company operates as a subsidiary of Iberdrola, S.A.
Atmos Energy logo

Atmos Energy

NYSE:ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates through two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers; and owned 73,689 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage facilities in Texas; provides ancillary services customary to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales; and owned 5,645 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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.