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TLN vs. TRP, ET, VST, XEL, and EXC

Should you buy Talen Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Talen Energy with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Talen Energy include TC Energy (TRP), Energy Transfer (ET), Vistra (VST), Xcel Energy (XEL), and Exelon (EXC). These companies are all part of the "utilities" industry.

How does Talen Energy compare to TC Energy?

TC Energy (NYSE:TRP) and Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

In the previous week, TC Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for TC Energy and 4 mentions for Talen Energy. Talen Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat TC Energy's score of 0.32 indicating that Talen Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TC Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Talen Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

TC Energy has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Talen Energy has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

TC Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Talen Energy. Talen Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TC Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TC Energy$10.91B6.32$2.52B$2.3029.97
Talen Energy$2.58B6.65-$219M-$0.67N/A

TC Energy has a net margin of 22.22% compared to Talen Energy's net margin of -0.63%. Talen Energy's return on equity of 41.58% beat TC Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TC Energy22.22% 10.74% 3.14%
Talen Energy -0.63%41.58%6.00%

TC Energy presently has a consensus price target of $78.50, indicating a potential upside of 13.88%. Talen Energy has a consensus price target of $448.58, indicating a potential upside of 18.65%. Given Talen Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Talen Energy is more favorable than TC Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TC Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

83.1% of TC Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Talen Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Talen Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Talen Energy beats TC Energy on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Talen Energy compare to Energy Transfer?

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) and Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Energy Transfer has a net margin of 4.66% compared to Talen Energy's net margin of -0.63%. Talen Energy's return on equity of 41.58% beat Energy Transfer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Energy Transfer4.66% 9.77% 3.17%
Talen Energy -0.63%41.58%6.00%

Energy Transfer has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Talen Energy has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

38.2% of Energy Transfer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Talen Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Talen Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Energy Transfer had 25 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Energy Transfer and 4 mentions for Talen Energy. Talen Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Energy Transfer's score of 1.15 indicating that Talen Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Energy Transfer
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Talen Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Energy Transfer presently has a consensus target price of $23.45, indicating a potential upside of 19.49%. Talen Energy has a consensus target price of $448.58, indicating a potential upside of 18.65%. Given Energy Transfer's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than Talen Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Energy Transfer
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.07
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Energy Transfer has higher revenue and earnings than Talen Energy. Talen Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Energy Transfer, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Energy Transfer$85.54B0.79$4.18B$1.2016.36
Talen Energy$2.58B6.65-$219M-$0.67N/A

Summary

Energy Transfer beats Talen Energy on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Talen Energy compare to Vistra?

Vistra (NYSE:VST) and Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Vistra presently has a consensus price target of $233.33, indicating a potential upside of 51.85%. Talen Energy has a consensus price target of $448.58, indicating a potential upside of 18.65%. Given Vistra's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Vistra is more favorable than Talen Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vistra
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.06
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Vistra had 27 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Vistra and 4 mentions for Talen Energy. Talen Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Vistra's score of 1.11 indicating that Talen Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vistra
20 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Talen Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Vistra has a net margin of 11.52% compared to Talen Energy's net margin of -0.63%. Vistra's return on equity of 105.64% beat Talen Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vistra11.52% 105.64% 7.22%
Talen Energy -0.63%41.58%6.00%

90.9% of Vistra shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Talen Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Vistra shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Talen Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vistra has higher revenue and earnings than Talen Energy. Talen Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vistra, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vistra$17.74B2.92$944M$5.9725.74
Talen Energy$2.58B6.65-$219M-$0.67N/A

Vistra has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Talen Energy has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Vistra beats Talen Energy on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Talen Energy compare to Xcel Energy?

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) and Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

Xcel Energy has a net margin of 14.14% compared to Talen Energy's net margin of -0.63%. Talen Energy's return on equity of 41.58% beat Xcel Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xcel Energy14.14% 10.37% 2.90%
Talen Energy -0.63%41.58%6.00%

Xcel Energy currently has a consensus target price of $90.63, suggesting a potential upside of 16.53%. Talen Energy has a consensus target price of $448.58, suggesting a potential upside of 18.65%. Given Talen Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Talen Energy is more favorable than Xcel Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xcel Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.06
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

78.4% of Xcel Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Talen Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Xcel Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Talen Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Xcel Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Talen Energy. Talen Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Xcel Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xcel Energy$14.67B3.31$2.02B$3.4722.41
Talen Energy$2.58B6.65-$219M-$0.67N/A

In the previous week, Xcel Energy had 9 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Xcel Energy and 4 mentions for Talen Energy. Xcel Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Talen Energy's score of 1.16 indicating that Xcel Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Xcel Energy
10 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Talen Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Xcel Energy has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Talen Energy has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Xcel Energy beats Talen Energy on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Talen Energy compare to Exelon?

Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) and Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Talen Energy has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Exelon has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Talen Energy presently has a consensus target price of $448.58, suggesting a potential upside of 18.65%. Exelon has a consensus target price of $50.27, suggesting a potential upside of 12.63%. Given Talen Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Talen Energy is more favorable than Exelon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Exelon
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

In the previous week, Talen Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Exelon. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Talen Energy and 2 mentions for Exelon. Talen Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Exelon's score of 0.88 indicating that Talen Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Talen Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Exelon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Exelon has higher revenue and earnings than Talen Energy. Talen Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exelon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Talen Energy$2.58B6.65-$219M-$0.67N/A
Exelon$24.26B1.88$2.77B$2.7316.35

0.4% of Talen Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.9% of Exelon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Talen Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Exelon shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Exelon has a net margin of 11.21% compared to Talen Energy's net margin of -0.63%. Talen Energy's return on equity of 41.58% beat Exelon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Talen Energy-0.63% 41.58% 6.00%
Exelon 11.21%9.83%2.44%

Summary

Talen Energy beats Exelon on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TLN vs. The Competition

MetricTalen EnergyOther Alt Energy IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$17.16B$14.36B$10.41B$12.46B
Dividend YieldN/A3.75%10.42%5.22%
P/E Ratio-564.2955.6421.1724.36
Price / Sales6.6564.70803.39117.07
Price / Cash27.3136.0238.7057.13
Price / Book15.817.164.426.73
Net Income-$219M$277.69M$4.23B$337.03M
7 Day Performance-0.89%-0.94%2.09%0.08%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.78%
1 Year Performance45.42%60.08%52.17%33.98%

Talen Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TLN
Talen Energy
3.71 of 5 stars
$378.08
-0.4%
$448.58
+18.6%
+48.6%$17.16B$2.58BN/A1,880
TRP
TC Energy
2.8147 of 5 stars
$66.67
-1.4%
$78.50
+17.8%
+32.3%$67.63B$10.91B28.946,574
ET
Energy Transfer
4.447 of 5 stars
$19.16
-1.3%
$23.45
+22.4%
+9.2%$66.83B$85.54B15.9722,311
VST
Vistra
4.9246 of 5 stars
$160.10
-0.1%
$233.33
+45.7%
-12.5%$54.04B$17.74B26.826,390
XEL
Xcel Energy
4.459 of 5 stars
$79.50
+0.3%
$90.63
+14.0%
+11.6%$49.48B$14.67B20.5311,534

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