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S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a tech-led retreat on Wall Street
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a tech-led retreat on Wall Street
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a tech-led retreat on Wall Street
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter

Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$71.93
+2.3%
$71.65
$67.03
$91.18
$18.75B0.441.26 million shs1.28 million shs
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$33.73
+1.9%
$33.88
$30.53
$44.83
$2.59B0.5398,447 shs309,909 shs
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$58.25
+2.4%
$58.32
$49.87
$63.76
$16.99B0.382.27 million shs2.02 million shs
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$27.15
+2.2%
$26.63
$22.86
$28.95
$11.90B0.493.43 million shs3.27 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
+2.27%-0.48%-0.06%+3.33%-18.53%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
+1.90%-0.41%+0.39%+0.75%-22.67%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
+2.39%+0.19%-0.09%+3.39%-3.75%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
+2.22%-0.55%+1.86%+5.85%-3.69%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
4.2973 of 5 stars
2.15.05.00.41.92.51.9
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
3.3303 of 5 stars
0.83.04.21.91.51.72.5
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
4.0118 of 5 stars
2.32.03.30.72.62.52.5
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
4.3142 of 5 stars
1.53.05.01.83.02.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
2.10
Hold$79.4010.39% Upside
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.67
Reduce$33.50-0.68% Downside
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
2.64
Moderate Buy$62.647.53% Upside
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
3.00
Buy$29.006.81% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest NI, CMS, AVA, and AEE Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
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
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$74.00 ➝ $73.00
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
4/11/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$77.00 ➝ $78.00
4/10/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Initiated CoverageSell$73.00
4/4/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
UBS Group
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$65.00
3/14/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$72.00 ➝ $74.00
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
3/13/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $66.00
3/4/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
Royal Bank of Canada
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $63.00
3/4/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
BMO Capital Markets
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $63.00
(Data available from 4/18/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$7.50B2.56$10.38 per share6.93$43.65 per share1.65
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.75B1.51$5.79 per share5.83$32.12 per share1.05
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$7.46B2.33$7.29 per share7.99$26.83 per share2.17
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$5.51B2.21$4.15 per share6.55$23.34 per share1.16

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$1.15B$4.3716.4614.712.3615.36%10.42%2.93%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$171.18M$2.2315.1312.78N/A9.77%7.07%2.29%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$887M$3.0119.3516.182.2111.89%12.09%2.83%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$714.30M$1.4718.4714.762.5912.98%10.10%2.60%5/1/2024 (Estimated)

Latest NI, CMS, AVA, and AEE Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$1.12N/A-$1.12N/AN/AN/A  
5/1/2024N/A
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$1.07N/A-$1.07N/AN/AN/A  
2/23/2024Q4 23
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$0.61$0.60-$0.01$0.60$2.03 billion$1.62 billion      
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    
2/21/202412/31/2023
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$0.55$0.53-$0.02$0.56$1.59 billion$1.42 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
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$2.683.73%+8.01%61.33%11 Years
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.905.63%+4.34%85.20%22 Years
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$2.063.54%+6.16%68.44%2 Years
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$1.063.90%+5.98%72.11%13 Years

Latest NI, CMS, AVA, and AEE Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/19/2024
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
quarterly$0.26503.95%4/29/20244/30/20245/20/2024
2/9/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
quarterly$0.673.93%3/12/20243/13/20243/29/2024
2/7/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Quarterly$0.47505.78%2/22/20242/23/20243/15/2024
2/1/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
quarterly$0.51503.61%2/9/20242/12/20242/29/2024
1/25/2024
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
quarterly$0.26504.15%2/2/20242/5/20242/20/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
1.32
0.65
0.43
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.03
0.85
0.65
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
1.84
0.98
0.66
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
1.15
0.85
0.76

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
79.09%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
85.24%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
93.57%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
91.64%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
0.42%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
0.96%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
0.40%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
0.13%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
9,372266.51 million265.39 millionOptionable
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1,85878.16 million77.41 millionOptionable
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
8,356298.62 million297.42 millionOptionable
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
7,411448.19 million447.61 millionOptionable

NI, CMS, AVA, and AEE Headlines

SourceHeadline
Partnership between Fort Wayne school, university, leads to music of Levan ScottPartnership between Fort Wayne school, university, leads to 'music of Levan Scott'
journalgazette.net - April 17 at 8:06 PM
NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Shares Acquired by Maple Brown Abbott LtdNiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Shares Acquired by Maple Brown Abbott Ltd
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 3:51 PM
Strs Ohio Sells 207,495 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Strs Ohio Sells 207,495 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 7:57 AM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Purchases 274,131 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)International Assets Investment Management LLC Purchases 274,131 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 4:44 AM
Asset Management One Co. Ltd. Has $5.47 Million Stake in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Asset Management One Co. Ltd. Has $5.47 Million Stake in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 5:12 AM
NI vs. WEC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?NI vs. WEC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
zacks.com - April 10 at 12:40 PM
Heres Why You Should Add NiSource (NI) to Your Portfolio NowHere's Why You Should Add NiSource (NI) to Your Portfolio Now
zacks.com - April 5 at 8:21 AM
AM Best affirms “Excellent” rating for NiSource captiveAM Best affirms “Excellent” rating for NiSource captive
captiveinsurancetimes.com - April 3 at 10:52 AM
39,519 Shares in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Purchased by Oak Thistle LLC39,519 Shares in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Purchased by Oak Thistle LLC
marketbeat.com - April 2 at 2:37 PM
PennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful seek applicants for Young Ambassadors ProgramPennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful seek applicants for Young Ambassadors Program
msn.com - April 1 at 7:35 PM
Columbia Gas to inspect city pipelines via cameras, April 1Columbia Gas to inspect city pipelines via cameras, April 1
yahoo.com - April 1 at 9:34 AM
NIPSCO names new presidentNIPSCO names new president
nwitimes.com - March 29 at 10:02 AM
Natural selectionNatural selection
virginiabusiness.com - March 29 at 5:02 AM
NiSource Announces Leadership Changes In Indiana And Ohio SubsidiariesNiSource Announces Leadership Changes In Indiana And Ohio Subsidiaries
inkfreenews.com - March 28 at 7:00 PM
Indiana police seek suspects who ransacked residence during home invasionIndiana police seek suspects who ransacked residence during home invasion
yahoo.com - March 28 at 7:00 PM
Indiana Public Access Counselor Opines On Redacted Invoices For Rokita’s Disciplinary CaseIndiana Public Access Counselor Opines On Redacted Invoices For Rokita’s Disciplinary Case
inkfreenews.com - March 28 at 1:59 PM
Milford Man Arrested For Domestic BatteryMilford Man Arrested For Domestic Battery
inkfreenews.com - March 28 at 1:59 PM
NiSource announces Parisi as president and COO of NIPSCONiSource announces Parisi as president and COO of NIPSCO
wfft.com - March 28 at 1:59 PM
NiSource gives interim NIPSCO leader the top roleNiSource gives interim NIPSCO leader the top role
journalgazette.net - March 28 at 1:59 PM
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of NiSource Insurance Corporation, Inc.AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of NiSource Insurance Corporation, Inc.
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 1:59 PM
NiSource Announces Leadership Changes in Ohio and Indiana SubsidiariesNiSource Announces Leadership Changes in Ohio and Indiana Subsidiaries
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 8:59 AM
NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Position Increased by Assenagon Asset Management S.A.NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Position Increased by Assenagon Asset Management S.A.
marketbeat.com - March 28 at 5:55 AM
PNW or NI: Which is a Better Utility Electric Power Stock?PNW or NI: Which is a Better Utility Electric Power Stock?
zacks.com - March 27 at 12:05 PM
NIPSCO Begins Multiyear Installation of New Electric Meter TechnologyNIPSCO Begins Multiyear Installation of New Electric Meter Technology
tdworld.com - March 26 at 2:40 AM

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Company Descriptions

Ameren logo

Ameren

NYSE:AEE
Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. It engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution business. In addition, the company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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.
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.
NiSource logo

NiSource

NYSE:NI
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million customers through approximately 55,000 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 1,000 miles of transmission main pipeline in northern Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. It also generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 0.5 million customers in various counties in the northern part of Indiana, as well as engages in wholesale electric and transmission transactions. It owns and operates coal-fired electric generating stations in Wheatfield and Michigan City; combined cycle gas turbine in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units in Wheatfield; hydro generating plants in Carroll County and White County; wind generating units in White County, Indiana; and solar generating units in Jasper County and White County. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.