Question 1

Do analysts rate LNT or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy currently has a consensus target price of $77.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.48%. American Electric Power has a consensus target price of $140.19, indicating a potential upside of 13.67%. Given Alliant Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alliant Energy is more favorable than American Electric Power. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Alliant Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 9 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.64 American Electric Power 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.59

Question 2

Is LNT or AEP a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Electric Power pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alliant Energy has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and American Electric Power has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Alliant Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LNT or AEP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than Alliant Energy. American Electric Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Alliant Energy $4.43B 3.94 $810M $3.16 21.28 American Electric Power $22.79B 2.95 $3.58B $5.83 21.15

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals believe in LNT or AEP?

Accepted Answer

79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American Electric Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is LNT or AEP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.45% compared to American Electric Power's net margin of 13.78%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat American Electric Power's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Alliant Energy 18.45% 11.16% 3.31% American Electric Power 13.78% 9.95% 2.79%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, LNT or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Electric Power has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor LNT or AEP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Electric Power had 6 more articles in the media than Alliant Energy. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for American Electric Power and 15 mentions for Alliant Energy. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Alliant Energy's score of 0.98 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alliant Energy 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Electric Power 15 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate AES or AEP?

Accepted Answer

AES presently has a consensus price target of $15.71, indicating a potential upside of 6.21%. American Electric Power has a consensus price target of $140.19, indicating a potential upside of 13.67%. Given American Electric Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Electric Power is more favorable than AES. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score AES 0 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 American Electric Power 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.59

Question 9

Is AES or AEP a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

AES pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. AES pays out 26.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Electric Power pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. AES has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and American Electric Power has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. AES is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 10

Which has better valuation & earnings, AES or AEP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than AES. AES is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Electric Power, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AES $12.23B 0.86 $910M $2.62 5.65 American Electric Power $22.79B 2.95 $3.58B $5.83 21.15

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AES or AEP?

Accepted Answer

93.1% of AES shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American Electric Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of AES shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is AES or AEP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

AES has a net margin of 14.30% compared to American Electric Power's net margin of 13.78%. AES's return on equity of 20.69% beat American Electric Power's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AES 14.30% 20.69% 3.62% American Electric Power 13.78% 9.95% 2.79%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, AES or AEP?

Accepted Answer

AES has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Electric Power has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to AES or AEP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Electric Power had 13 more articles in the media than AES. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for American Electric Power and 8 mentions for AES. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat AES's score of 0.96 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AES 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Electric Power 15 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer CMS or AEP?

Accepted Answer

CMS Energy currently has a consensus target price of $81.00, suggesting a potential upside of 20.58%. American Electric Power has a consensus target price of $140.19, suggesting a potential upside of 13.67%. Given CMS Energy's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than American Electric Power. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CMS Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.54 American Electric Power 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.59

Question 16

Is CMS or AEP a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. CMS Energy pays out 68.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Electric Power pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CMS Energy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and American Electric Power has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CMS or AEP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than CMS Energy. CMS Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Electric Power, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio CMS Energy $8.54B 2.47 $1.07B $3.33 20.17 American Electric Power $22.79B 2.95 $3.58B $5.83 21.15

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CMS or AEP?

Accepted Answer

93.6% of CMS Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American Electric Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is CMS or AEP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has a net margin of 13.78% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 11.64%. CMS Energy's return on equity of 10.76% beat American Electric Power's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CMS Energy 11.64% 10.76% 2.62% American Electric Power 13.78% 9.95% 2.79%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, CMS or AEP?

Accepted Answer

CMS Energy has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Electric Power has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to CMS or AEP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Electric Power had 12 more articles in the media than CMS Energy. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for American Electric Power and 9 mentions for CMS Energy. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat CMS Energy's score of 1.09 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CMS Energy 5 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Electric Power 15 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer AEP or CNP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power presently has a consensus target price of $140.19, indicating a potential upside of 13.67%. CenterPoint Energy has a consensus target price of $45.36, indicating a potential upside of 15.89%. Given CenterPoint Energy's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CenterPoint Energy is more favorable than American Electric Power. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score American Electric Power 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.59 CenterPoint Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 9 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.53

Question 23

Is AEP or CNP a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. CenterPoint Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. American Electric Power pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CenterPoint Energy pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. American Electric Power has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and CenterPoint Energy has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. American Electric Power is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, AEP or CNP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than CenterPoint Energy. American Electric Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CenterPoint Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio American Electric Power $22.79B 2.95 $3.58B $5.83 21.15 CenterPoint Energy $9.36B 2.76 $1.05B $1.70 23.02

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AEP or CNP?

Accepted Answer

75.2% of American Electric Power shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of CenterPoint Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of CenterPoint Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is AEP or CNP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has a net margin of 13.78% compared to CenterPoint Energy's net margin of 11.61%. CenterPoint Energy's return on equity of 11.10% beat American Electric Power's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets American Electric Power 13.78% 9.95% 2.79% CenterPoint Energy 11.61% 11.10% 2.68%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, AEP or CNP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CenterPoint Energy has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to AEP or CNP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Electric Power had 15 more articles in the media than CenterPoint Energy. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for American Electric Power and 6 mentions for CenterPoint Energy. CenterPoint Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat American Electric Power's score of 1.14 indicating that CenterPoint Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment American Electric Power 15 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive CenterPoint Energy 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend D or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Dominion Energy presently has a consensus price target of $69.93, suggesting a potential upside of 7.86%. American Electric Power has a consensus price target of $140.19, suggesting a potential upside of 13.67%. Given American Electric Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe American Electric Power is more favorable than Dominion Energy. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Dominion Energy 1 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.27 American Electric Power 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.59

Question 30

Is D or AEP a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Dominion Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.67 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Dominion Energy pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Electric Power pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Electric Power has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, D or AEP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than Dominion Energy. American Electric Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dominion Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Dominion Energy $16.51B 3.45 $3.00B $2.87 22.59 American Electric Power $22.79B 2.95 $3.58B $5.83 21.15

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in D or AEP?

Accepted Answer

73.0% of Dominion Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American Electric Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Dominion Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is D or AEP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Dominion Energy has a net margin of 13.98% compared to American Electric Power's net margin of 13.78%. American Electric Power's return on equity of 9.95% beat Dominion Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dominion Energy 13.98% 9.62% 2.64% American Electric Power 13.78% 9.95% 2.79%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, D or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Dominion Energy has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Electric Power has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to D or AEP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Dominion Energy had 5 more articles in the media than American Electric Power. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Dominion Energy and 21 mentions for American Electric Power. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Dominion Energy's score of 0.67 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dominion Energy 14 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Electric Power 15 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	American Electric Power	Electric Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$67.22B	$27.96B	$15.73B	$12.71B
Dividend Yield	3.05%	4.17%	4.05%	11.16%
P/E Ratio	21.15	16.02	24.37	25.27
Price / Sales	2.95	541.98	272.14	88.20
Price / Cash	10.00	27.78	18.62	51.44
Price / Book	2.07	1.68	2.17	6.20
Net Income	$3.58B	$1.60B	$701.43M	$358.27M
7 Day Performance	-0.94%	-0.46%	-0.83%	-2.36%
1 Month Performance	-1.06%	-1.37%	-2.14%	-2.77%
1 Year Performance	12.67%	14.22%	7.68%	7.64%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AEP American Electric Power	4.7449 of 5 stars	$123.33 -0.1%	$140.19 +13.7%	+13.4%	$67.22B	$22.79B	21.15	17,581	Positive News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
LNT Alliant Energy	4.2069 of 5 stars	$67.57 +0.5%	$77.00 +14.0%	+4.0%	$17.52B	$4.36B	21.39	2,948	Analyst Downgrade Analyst Revision
AES AES	3.5103 of 5 stars	$14.81 +0.0%	$15.71 +6.1%	+15.0%	$10.56B	$12.23B	5.65	8,336
CMS CMS Energy	4.6566 of 5 stars	$67.51 -0.3%	$81.00 +20.0%	-6.3%	$21.17B	$8.54B	20.27	8,350	Positive News Analyst Forecast
CNP CenterPoint Energy	4.0519 of 5 stars	$39.36 +0.6%	$45.36 +15.2%	+2.3%	$25.93B	$9.36B	23.16	8,794	Positive News

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Do analysts rate LNT or AEP?

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Do insiders and institutionals believe in LNT or AEP?

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Which has more risk and volatility, LNT or AEP?

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Does the media refer more to AES or AEP?

Which has more risk & volatility, AES or AEP?

Is AES or AEP more profitable?

Is AES or AEP a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AES or AEP?

Do analysts rate AES or AEP?

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Which has more risk & volatility, CMS or AEP?

Is CMS or AEP more profitable?

Do analysts prefer CMS or AEP?

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Do analysts prefer AEP or CNP?

Is AEP or CNP a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AEP or CNP?

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Is D or AEP more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in D or AEP?

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