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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$58.53
+1.1%
$58.16
$49.29
$65.10
$3.37B0.75288,386 shs265,478 shs
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$34.36
+1.8%
$33.90
$30.53
$44.83
$2.69B0.5580,634 shs480,849 shs
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$48.93
+0.8%
$49.01
$45.97
$60.56
$3.00B0.43405,145 shs293,343 shs
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
$16.54
+0.5%
$16.51
$14.71
$18.32
$35.13B1.3215.94 million shs9.49 million shs
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$25.60
+0.2%
$26.20
$22.37
$29.68
$8.73B0.751,895 shs50,328 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
+1.18%-0.61%+1.18%-0.26%-9.10%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
+1.85%+0.63%+2.22%+2.03%-21.53%
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
+0.85%-0.10%-0.14%+3.21%-17.12%
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
+0.58%+0.39%+1.75%-2.16%-2.10%
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
+0.16%+0.90%-1.92%-3.07%-4.32%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
4.3019 of 5 stars
0.93.05.02.93.21.73.1
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
3.3541 of 5 stars
0.83.04.21.91.61.72.5
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
1.6606 of 5 stars
1.00.04.21.92.71.71.9
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
2.7826 of 5 stars
2.33.01.70.02.31.72.5
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
1.80
Reduce$58.600.12% Upside
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.67
Reduce$33.50-2.49% Downside
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
2.00
Hold$51.715.69% Upside
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
2.57
Moderate Buy$18.7813.56% Upside
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
2.50
Moderate BuyN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest PCG, UUGRY, ALE, NWE, and AVA Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/10/2024
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Initiated CoverageBuy$21.00
3/21/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$53.00 ➝ $54.00
2/21/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $59.00
1/22/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Guggenheim
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$58.00
1/22/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Guggenheim
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$34.00
1/22/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$48.00 ➝ $49.00
1/22/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
Guggenheim
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$47.00
1/22/2024
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $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
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$1.88B1.79$8.88 per share6.59$59.27 per share0.99
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.75B1.53$5.89 per share5.83$32.12 per share1.07
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$1.42B2.11$6.52 per share7.51$43.01 per share1.14
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
$24.43B1.45$2.52 per share6.56$9.69 per share1.71
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$2.22B3.94$1.43 per share17.92$8.87 per share2.89

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$247.10M$4.3013.6114.56N/A13.15%7.31%3.72%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$171.18M$2.2315.4113.01N/A9.77%7.07%2.29%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$194.13M$3.2215.2013.26N/A13.64%7.23%2.66%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
$2.26B$1.0515.7511.33N/A9.24%10.84%2.16%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$246.97MN/A0.0018.69N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest PCG, UUGRY, ALE, NWE, and AVA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$1.09N/A-$1.09N/AN/AN/A  
5/1/2024N/A
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$1.39N/A-$1.39N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
$0.35N/A-$0.35N/AN/AN/A  
2/22/202412/31/2023
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
$0.46$0.47+$0.01$0.51$6.43 billion$7.04 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    
2/20/202412/31/2023
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$0.97$0.89-$0.08$0.89$425.21 million$402.70 million      
2/15/202412/31/2023
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$1.19$1.38+$0.19$1.39$443.27 million$356.00 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$2.824.82%+3.14%65.58%14 Years
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.905.53%+4.34%85.20%22 Years
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
$2.605.31%+2.17%80.75%19 Years
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
$0.040.24%N/A3.81%N/A
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
$0.793.09%N/AN/AN/A

Latest PCG, UUGRY, ALE, NWE, and AVA Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/14/2024
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
quarterly$0.010.25%3/27/20243/28/20244/15/2024
2/14/2024
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
quarterly$0.655.3%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/2024
2/7/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Quarterly$0.47505.78%2/22/20242/23/20243/15/2024
1/26/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Quarterly$0.70504.78%2/14/20242/15/20243/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
0.49
1.24
0.78
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.03
0.85
0.65
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
0.97
0.76
0.55
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
2.04
0.83
0.78
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
4.13
1.80
1.78

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
76.55%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
85.24%
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
96.07%
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
78.56%
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
0.23%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
0.96%
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
0.94%
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
0.15%
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
N/A

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
1,56057.58 million57.45 millionOptionable
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1,85878.16 million77.41 millionOptionable
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. stock logo
NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group
1,57361.28 million60.70 millionOptionable
PG&E Co. stock logo
PCG
PG&E
28,0102.14 billion2.13 billionOptionable
United Utilities Group PLC stock logo
UUGRY
United Utilities Group
5,975340.94 millionN/ANot Optionable

PCG, UUGRY, ALE, NWE, and AVA Headlines

SourceHeadline
Short Interest in United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Declines By 67.1%Short Interest in United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Declines By 67.1%
americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 5:18 AM
United Way announces 20 new supported agencies in Danville, Pittsylvania CountyUnited Way announces 20 new supported agencies in Danville, Pittsylvania County
godanriver.com - April 7 at 9:42 AM
Protests call for removal of RG&E in favor of public utilitiesProtests call for removal of RG&E in favor of public utilities
msn.com - April 7 at 9:42 AM
Docs: New Jersey man charged after using funds intended for utilities for personal gainDocs: New Jersey man charged after using funds intended for utilities for personal gain
msn.com - April 1 at 7:05 PM
Is United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Worth UK£10.3 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?Is United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Worth UK£10.3 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
finance.yahoo.com - April 1 at 4:03 AM
Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board holds first meeting since joint resignationGainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board holds first meeting since joint resignation
wuft.org - March 28 at 12:15 PM
After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plansAfter being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans
northernpublicradio.org - March 18 at 8:18 PM
Utilities Down on Fed Policy Doubts -- Utilities RoundupUtilities Down on Fed Policy Doubts -- Utilities Roundup
marketwatch.com - March 16 at 7:53 PM
Some Investors May Be Worried About United Utilities Groups (LON:UU.) Returns On CapitalSome Investors May Be Worried About United Utilities Group's (LON:UU.) Returns On Capital
finance.yahoo.com - March 3 at 7:32 AM
8 states move to ban utilities from using customer money for lobbying8 states move to ban utilities from using customer money for lobbying
msn.com - February 21 at 5:40 AM
United Utilities blames too much rain for lower performance paymentUnited Utilities blames too much rain for lower performance payment
proactiveinvestors.co.uk - February 14 at 3:41 AM
United Utilities Groups (LON:UU.) investors will be pleased with their favorable 61% return over the last five yearsUnited Utilities Group's (LON:UU.) investors will be pleased with their favorable 61% return over the last five years
finance.yahoo.com - February 5 at 5:29 AM
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority in NJ Pre-Qualifies Vendors and is Awarded Technical Assistance in Pursuit of Solid Waste Conversion ProjectThe Atlantic County Utilities Authority in NJ Pre-Qualifies Vendors and is Awarded Technical Assistance in Pursuit of Solid Waste Conversion Project
wasteadvantagemag.com - January 31 at 2:51 AM
United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 79%United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 79%
finance.yahoo.com - January 9 at 6:48 AM
United Utilities Group goes ex dividend tomorrowUnited Utilities Group goes ex dividend tomorrow
msn.com - December 20 at 7:43 PM
United Utilities Group PLCs Dividend AnalysisUnited Utilities Group PLC's Dividend Analysis
finance.yahoo.com - December 20 at 9:41 AM
United Utilities ‘misreported sewage pollution’ and received £5m bonusUnited Utilities ‘misreported sewage pollution’ and received £5m bonus
uk.finance.yahoo.com - December 4 at 9:39 AM
United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.1659United Utilities Group (LON:UU.) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.1659
finance.yahoo.com - November 19 at 8:27 AM
Did United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Use Debt To Deliver Its ROE Of 8.2%?Did United Utilities Group PLC (LON:UU.) Use Debt To Deliver Its ROE Of 8.2%?
finance.yahoo.com - October 29 at 6:58 AM
Most ambitious plan in United Utilities’ history aims to make Merseyside stronger, greener and healthier'Most ambitious' plan in United Utilities’ history aims to make Merseyside stronger, greener and healthier
liverpoolecho.co.uk - October 17 at 8:02 PM
United Utilities Outlines Five-Year GBP13.7 Bln Investment PlanUnited Utilities Outlines Five-Year GBP13.7 Bln Investment Plan
finance.yahoo.com - October 2 at 8:19 AM
These 25 utilities are united by one big goal: 80% less CO2 by 2030These 25 utilities are united by one big goal: 80% less CO2 by 2030
yahoo.com - September 29 at 7:39 PM
Special United Way expo continues helping valley seniors with utility billsSpecial United Way expo continues helping valley seniors with utility bills
msn.com - September 1 at 2:37 AM
Situation grows tense as CT regulators, United Illuminating square off over electric rate increaseSituation grows tense as CT regulators, United Illuminating square off over electric rate increase
chron.com - August 23 at 4:34 AM

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Company Descriptions

ALLETE logo

ALLETE

NYSE:ALE
ALLETE, Inc. operates as an energy company. The company operates through Regulated Operations, ALLETE Clean Energy, and Corporate and Other segments. It generates electricity from coal-fired, biomass co-fired / natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, and solar. In addition, the company provides regulated utility electric services in northwestern Wisconsin to approximately 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers, and 10,000 water customers, as well as regulated utility electric services in northeastern Minnesota to approximately 150,000 retail customers and 14 non-affiliated municipal customers. Further, it owns and maintains electric transmission assets in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. Additionally, the company focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects; and owns and operates approximately 1,200 megawatts of wind energy generation facility, as well as involved in the coal mining operations in North Dakota; and real estate investment activities in Florida. It owns and operates 162 substations with a total capacity of 9,980 megavolt amperes. The company serves taconite mining, paper, pulp and secondary wood products, pipeline, and other industries. The company was formerly known as Minnesota Power, Inc. and changed its name to ALLETE, Inc. in May 2001. ALLETE, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
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.
NorthWestern Energy Group logo

NorthWestern Energy Group

NYSE:NWE
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company operates 6,600 miles of electric transmission and 18,674 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 395 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,235 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,155 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 133 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,310 miles of electric transmission and 2,365 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota with approximately 124 transmission and distribution substations; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,573 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company provides electricity and/or natural gas to approximately 775,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
PG&E logo

PG&E

NYSE:PCG
PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, engages in the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers in northern and central California, the United States. It generates electricity using nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuel-fired, fuel cell, and photovoltaic sources. The company owns and operates interconnected transmission lines; electric transmission substations, distribution lines, transmission switching substations, and distribution substations; and natural gas transmission, storage, and distribution system consisting of distribution pipelines, backbone and local transmission pipelines, and various storage facilities. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as natural gas-fired electric generation facilities. PG&E Corporation was incorporated in 1905 and is based in Oakland, California.
United Utilities Group logo

United Utilities Group

OTCMKTS:UUGRY
United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities; and provision of consulting, and project management services. The company operates 43,000 kilometers of water pipes; and 79,000 kilometers of wastewater pipes. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.