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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
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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
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$16.41
+0.9%
$16.47
$11.43
$24.33
$11.66B1.088.43 million shs7.10 million shs
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$36.88
+1.8%
$34.17
$27.46
$41.22
$14.26B0.56928,317 shs1.37 million shs
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$59.55
+1.8%
$58.37
$49.87
$63.76
$17.78B0.382.42 million shs1.74 million shs
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
$28.53
+2.1%
$27.91
$25.42
$31.43
$18.06B0.924.27 million shs3.34 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
+0.81%-8.72%+4.66%-3.70%-33.59%
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
+0.58%+1.37%+1.54%+16.97%-10.69%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
+0.39%+1.04%+0.12%+3.60%-5.08%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
+0.92%+1.34%-0.80%+0.65%-8.39%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
4.9877 of 5 stars
4.43.04.21.93.13.32.5
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
4.0556 of 5 stars
0.95.02.52.72.41.73.1
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
4.0281 of 5 stars
2.32.03.30.72.62.52.5
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
3.5843 of 5 stars
1.35.02.51.42.71.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
2.71
Moderate Buy$22.1334.87% Upside
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
1.75
Reduce$34.75-5.78% Downside
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
2.60
Moderate Buy$62.735.34% Upside
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
2.50
Moderate Buy$30.306.20% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AES, CMS, AGR, and CNP Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
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
4/9/2024
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
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
3/14/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $58.00
(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
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$12.67B0.92$4.23 per share3.88$7.69 per share2.13
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$8.31B1.72$5.20 per share7.09$53.46 per share0.69
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$7.46B2.38$7.28 per share8.18$26.83 per share2.22
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
$8.70B2.08$3.92 per share7.28$15.31 per share1.86

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$0.3349.717.89N/A2.12%38.76%3.93%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$786M$2.0318.1715.242.679.46%3.92%1.90%4/23/2024 (Confirmed)
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$887M$3.0119.7816.542.2611.89%12.09%2.83%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
$917M$1.3620.9816.492.4410.55%10.44%2.59%4/30/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest AES, CMS, AGR, and CNP Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$0.25N/A-$0.25N/AN/AN/A  
4/30/2024N/A
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
$0.51N/A-$0.51N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$1.07N/A-$1.07N/AN/AN/A  
4/23/2024N/A
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$0.70N/A-$0.70N/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      
2/22/2024Q4 2023
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$0.94$0.97+$0.03$0.91$2.40 billion$2.28 billion    
2/20/202412/31/2023
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
$0.32$0.32N/A$0.34$2.83 billion$2.18 billion      
2/1/202412/31/2023
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$1.04$1.05+$0.01$1.05$2.62 billion$1.95 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
$0.694.21%+5.00%209.10%11 Years
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
$1.764.77%N/A86.70%N/A
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$2.063.46%+6.16%68.44%2 Years
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
$0.802.80%+1.33%58.82%3 Years

Latest AES, CMS, AGR, and CNP 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
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
2/1/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
quarterly$0.51503.61%2/9/20242/12/20242/29/2024
(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
0.48
0.65
0.56
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
1.84
0.98
0.66
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
1.82
0.78
0.58

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
93.13%
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
13.12%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
93.57%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
91.77%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
0.64%
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
0.06%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
0.40%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
0.18%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
The AES Co. stock logo
AES
AES
9,600710.81 million706.26 millionOptionable
Avangrid, Inc. stock logo
AGR
Avangrid
7,999386.78 million386.55 millionOptionable
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
8,356298.62 million297.42 millionOptionable
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock logo
CNP
CenterPoint Energy
8,827633.03 million631.89 millionOptionable

AES, CMS, AGR, and CNP Headlines

SourceHeadline
CenterPoint Energy Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:CNP)CenterPoint Energy Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:CNP)
americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 2:38 AM
Changes are coming to your CenterPoint bill, here’s whyChanges are coming to your CenterPoint bill, here’s why
msn.com - April 16 at 3:47 PM
Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Call Options on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP)Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Call Options on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 10:35 AM
Short Interest in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Drops By 5.3%Short Interest in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Drops By 5.3%
americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 2:30 AM
CenterPoint Energy transitioning to new billing system in JulyCenterPoint Energy transitioning to new billing system in July
wevv.com - April 15 at 6:25 PM
CenterPoint Energy transitioning to a new billing systemCenterPoint Energy transitioning to a new billing system
msn.com - April 15 at 6:25 PM
CenterPoint Energy to Upgrade Gas Lines in Lynnhurst, Residents Notified of Work ScheduleCenterPoint Energy to Upgrade Gas Lines in Lynnhurst, Residents Notified of Work Schedule
hoodline.com - April 11 at 5:31 PM
CenterPoint Energy crews working to restore power after outage in BoonvilleCenterPoint Energy crews working to restore power after outage in Boonville
wevv.com - April 11 at 12:31 PM
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Shares Acquired by Nisa Investment Advisors LLCCenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Shares Acquired by Nisa Investment Advisors LLC
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 6:13 AM
CenterPoint Energy Sets Spring Infrastructure Upgrade in Minneapolis with Focus on Gas Line SafetyCenterPoint Energy Sets Spring Infrastructure Upgrade in Minneapolis with Focus on Gas Line Safety
hoodline.com - April 10 at 4:12 PM
Houston power outage tracker: Check Centerpoint, Entergy outages; report an outageHouston power outage tracker: Check Centerpoint, Entergy outages; report an outage
fox26houston.com - April 10 at 11:12 AM
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. to Host Webcast of First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference CallCenterPoint Energy, Inc. to Host Webcast of First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
globenewswire.com - April 9 at 5:00 PM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Has $36.74 Million Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)International Assets Investment Management LLC Has $36.74 Million Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 5:27 AM
Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Has $41.96 Million Stock Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Has $41.96 Million Stock Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)
marketbeat.com - April 7 at 3:55 PM
CenterPoint Energy hosts live restoration update as thousands still without powerCenterPoint Energy hosts live restoration update as thousands still without power
msn.com - April 6 at 2:30 AM
CenterPoint Energy crews still working to repair storm damage, fix outagesCenterPoint Energy crews still working to repair storm damage, fix outages
msn.com - April 4 at 3:20 PM
CenterPoint Energy set to host live restoration update as thousands still without powerCenterPoint Energy set to host live restoration update as thousands still without power
msn.com - April 4 at 3:20 PM
Latest power outage reports from CenterPoint EnergyLatest power outage reports from CenterPoint Energy
wevv.com - April 4 at 10:20 AM
The three-year returns for CenterPoint Energys (NYSE:CNP) shareholders have been notable, yet its earnings growth was even betterThe three-year returns for CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:CNP) shareholders have been notable, yet its earnings growth was even better
finance.yahoo.com - April 3 at 2:49 PM
Raymond James & Associates Increases Stock Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)Raymond James & Associates Increases Stock Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)
marketbeat.com - March 30 at 4:33 AM
Pacer Advisors Inc. Has $4.57 Million Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)Pacer Advisors Inc. Has $4.57 Million Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)
marketbeat.com - March 29 at 5:03 AM
The average Houston resident would pay higher gas bills under proposed CenterPoint rate hikeThe average Houston resident would pay higher gas bills under proposed CenterPoint rate hike
khou.com - March 28 at 12:20 AM
City of Houston to fight requested increase to CenterPoint Energy gas ratesCity of Houston to fight requested increase to CenterPoint Energy gas rates
communityimpact.com - March 27 at 7:19 PM
Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-TermWhy CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
zacks.com - March 27 at 10:46 AM

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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.
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.
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.
CenterPoint Energy logo

CenterPoint Energy

NYSE:CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Electric and Natural Gas. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market. The Natural Gas segment engages in the intrastate natural gas sales, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas; permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies; and provides maintenance and repair services of home appliances to customers in Minnesota and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas through a third party. It serves approximately 2,534,730 metered customers; owned 348 substations with transformer capacity of 79,719 megavolt amperes; and owned and operated 217 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana and Texas. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.