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S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
3 Steel Stocks Could Soar on New China Tariffs
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S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
What's Driving Tesla Lower Ahead of its Earnings?
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
3 Steel Stocks Could Soar on New China Tariffs
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
'There is no time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US and China
These are the Top 4 Stocks for Buybacks in 2024
Can Netflix Stock Continue Into All-Time Highs After Earnings?
S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
What's Driving Tesla Lower Ahead of its Earnings?
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
3 Steel Stocks Could Soar on New China Tariffs
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
'There is no time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US and China
These are the Top 4 Stocks for Buybacks in 2024
Can Netflix Stock Continue Into All-Time Highs After Earnings?

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$34.36
+1.8%
$33.90
$30.53
$44.83
$2.64B0.5392,589 shs480,849 shs
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
$15.39
+0.4%
$16.73
$12.95
$30.90
$419.43M0.17175,077 shs112,470 shs
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
$49.12
+1.1%
$50.71
$41.43
$59.28
$784.89M0.5844,730 shs57,593 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
+1.85%+0.63%+2.22%+2.03%-21.53%
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
+0.49%+0.59%-7.12%-21.04%-2.78%
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
+1.17%-0.56%-3.73%+1.10%-15.33%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
3.3363 of 5 stars
0.83.04.21.91.51.72.5
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
0.3905 of 5 stars
0.01.01.71.31.11.71.3
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
2.6698 of 5 stars
1.05.04.20.02.51.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.67
Reduce$33.50-2.49% Downside
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
2.00
Hold$51.003.84% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest UTL, GNE, and AVA Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
1/22/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Guggenheim
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$34.00
(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
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.75B1.53$5.89 per share5.83$32.12 per share1.07
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
$428.71M0.98$1.76 per share8.74$6.73 per share2.29
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
$557.10M1.42$7.10 per share6.92$30.38 per share1.62

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$171.18M$2.2315.4113.01N/A9.77%7.07%2.29%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
$19.54M$0.7420.80N/A4.56%25.39%15.87%5/13/2024 (Estimated)
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
$45.20M$2.8217.4215.95N/A8.11%9.32%2.78%5/7/2024 (Estimated)

Latest UTL, GNE, and AVA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024N/A
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
3/11/2024Q4 2023
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
N/A$0.37+$0.37$1.64N/A$104.90 million
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    
2/13/202412/31/2023
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
$0.93$0.97+$0.04$0.97$151.00 million$129.60 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.905.53%+4.34%85.20%22 Years
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
$0.301.95%+4.35%40.54%N/A
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
$1.703.46%+2.60%60.28%10 Years

Latest UTL, GNE, and AVA Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/7/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Quarterly$0.47505.78%2/22/20242/23/20243/15/2024
1/31/2024
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
Quarterly$0.42503.42%2/13/20242/14/20242/29/2024
2/8/2024
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
Quarterly$0.07501.62%2/16/20242/20/20242/28/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.03
0.85
0.65
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
N/A
2.34
2.19
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
1.04
0.64
0.59

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
85.24%
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
49.15%
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
76.76%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
0.96%
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
16.50%
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
1.86%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1,85878.16 million77.41 millionOptionable
Genie Energy Ltd. stock logo
GNE
Genie Energy
19827.36 million22.85 millionOptionable
Unitil Co. stock logo
UTL
Unitil
53116.16 million15.86 millionOptionable

UTL, GNE, and AVA Headlines

SourceHeadline
Heres Why You Should Add Unitil (UTL) to Your Portfolio NowHere's Why You Should Add Unitil (UTL) to Your Portfolio Now
zacks.com - April 16 at 9:31 AM
Unitil Co. (NYSE:UTL) Sees Significant Decline in Short InterestUnitil Co. (NYSE:UTL) Sees Significant Decline in Short Interest
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 9:58 PM
Reviewing Iberdrola (OTCMKTS:IBDSF) & Unitil (NYSE:UTL)Reviewing Iberdrola (OTCMKTS:IBDSF) & Unitil (NYSE:UTL)
americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 1:18 AM
Unitil CorporationUnitil Corporation
cnn.com - April 8 at 7:40 AM
Utilities work to restore power across NH amid widespread outages from snow, windUtilities work to restore power across NH amid widespread outages from snow, wind
nhpr.org - April 7 at 3:08 AM
Boston Trust Walden Corp Raises Stock Holdings in Unitil Co. (NYSE:UTL)Boston Trust Walden Corp Raises Stock Holdings in Unitil Co. (NYSE:UTL)
marketbeat.com - April 6 at 6:57 AM
Exelon (EXC) to Gain From Investments & Revenue DecouplingExelon (EXC) to Gain From Investments & Revenue Decoupling
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 10:28 AM
Unitil (UTL) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?Unitil (UTL) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
zacks.com - April 3 at 12:46 PM
Thousands Without Power Due To Concord Heights Transformer IssueThousands Without Power Due To Concord Heights Transformer Issue
msn.com - April 2 at 8:36 AM
Unitil: Power will be back by Tuesday for those with storm outagesUnitil: Power will be back by Tuesday for those with storm outages
manchesterinklink.com - March 24 at 7:27 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
Unitils (NYSE:UTL) investors will be pleased with their 22% return over the last three yearsUnitil's (NYSE:UTL) investors will be pleased with their 22% return over the last three years
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 10:34 AM
Unitil (UTL) Could Be a Great ChoiceUnitil (UTL) Could Be a Great Choice
zacks.com - March 18 at 12:46 PM
The Arizona Republics top 50 high school softball players for 2024 seasonThe Arizona Republic's top 50 high school softball players for 2024 season
msn.com - March 15 at 3:05 PM
4 Reasons to Add Unitil (UTL) Stock to Your Portfolio Now4 Reasons to Add Unitil (UTL) Stock to Your Portfolio Now
zacks.com - March 13 at 10:50 AM
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
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
zacks.com - March 1 at 12:46 PM
Unitil begins work on Kingston solar array, first in NH owned by a regulated utilityUnitil begins work on Kingston solar array, first in NH owned by a regulated utility
yahoo.com - February 29 at 8:05 AM
Govt in negotiations to sell a stake in revamped UTLGovt in negotiations to sell a stake in revamped UTL
monitor.co.ug - February 29 at 2:12 AM
Unitil Begins Work on First Regulated Utility-Owned Solar Array in N.H.Unitil Begins Work on First Regulated Utility-Owned Solar Array in N.H.
electricenergyonline.com - February 29 at 2:12 AM
Unitil begins work on Kingston solar array, the first in the state owned by a regulated utilityUnitil begins work on Kingston solar array, the first in the state owned by a regulated utility
newhampshirebulletin.com - February 27 at 1:34 PM
Unitil: Strong Dividend Growth And Clean Energy Projects Make It AttractiveUnitil: Strong Dividend Growth And Clean Energy Projects Make It Attractive
seekingalpha.com - February 21 at 11:35 AM
Analysts Are Neutral on Top Utilities Stocks: Consolidated Edison (ED), Unitil (UTL)Analysts Are Neutral on Top Utilities Stocks: Consolidated Edison (ED), Unitil (UTL)
markets.businessinsider.com - February 16 at 3:52 PM

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Company Descriptions

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.
Genie Energy logo

Genie Energy

NYSE:GNE
Genie Energy Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the supply of electricity and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, GRE and Genie Renewables. The company also develops, constructs, and operates solar energy projects for commercial and industrial customers, as well as its own portfolio; provides energy brokerage and advisory services; markets community solar energy solutions; and manufactures and distributes solar panel, as well as engages in solar installation design and project management activities. Genie Energy Ltd. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
Unitil logo

Unitil

NYSE:UTL
Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company, engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. It operates through two segments, Utility Electric Operations, Utility Gas Operations. The company distributes electricity in the southeastern seacoast and state capital regions of New Hampshire, and the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts; and distributes natural gas in southeastern New Hampshire and portions of southern and central Maine, including the city of Portland and the Lewiston-Auburn area, as well as electricity and natural gas in the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts. It also operates 86 miles of interstate underground natural gas transmission pipeline that provides interstate natural gas pipeline access and transportation services primarily in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition, the company provides real estate management services. It serves approximately 108,100 electric customers and 87,500 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.