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TLN vs. EPD, AEP, TRP, ET, and VST

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 Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), American Electric Power (AEP), TC Energy (TRP), Energy Transfer (ET), and Vistra (VST). These companies are all part of the "utilities" industry.

How does Talen Energy compare to Enterprise Products Partners?

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

Enterprise Products Partners presently has a consensus price target of $39.94, indicating a potential upside of 9.95%. Talen Energy has a consensus price target of $458.77, indicating a potential upside of 13.03%. Given Talen Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Talen Energy is more favorable than Enterprise Products Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enterprise Products Partners
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enterprise Products Partners$52.60B1.49$5.81B$2.7013.45
Talen Energy$2.58B7.53-$219M-$0.67N/A

26.1% of Enterprise Products Partners shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Talen Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 32.6% of Enterprise Products Partners shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Talen Energy shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Enterprise Products Partners had 11 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Enterprise Products Partners and 8 mentions for Talen Energy. Enterprise Products Partners' average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Talen Energy's score of 0.77 indicating that Enterprise Products Partners is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enterprise Products Partners
12 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Talen Energy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Enterprise Products Partners has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Talen Energy has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

Enterprise Products Partners has a net margin of 11.45% compared to Talen Energy's net margin of -0.63%. Talen Energy's return on equity of 41.58% beat Enterprise Products Partners' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enterprise Products Partners11.45% 19.53% 7.53%
Talen Energy -0.63%41.58%6.00%

Summary

Enterprise Products Partners beats Talen Energy on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Talen Energy compare to American Electric Power?

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

In the previous week, American Electric Power had 9 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for American Electric Power and 8 mentions for Talen Energy. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Talen Energy's score of 0.77 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Electric Power
10 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Talen Energy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than Talen Energy. Talen 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Electric Power$21.88B3.36$3.58B$6.8119.83
Talen Energy$2.58B7.53-$219M-$0.67N/A

American Electric Power has a net margin of 16.29% compared to Talen Energy's net margin of -0.63%. Talen Energy's return on equity of 41.58% beat American Electric Power's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Electric Power16.29% 10.21% 2.89%
Talen Energy -0.63%41.58%6.00%

American Electric Power has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Talen Energy has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

American Electric Power currently has a consensus price target of $141.19, indicating a potential upside of 4.54%. Talen Energy has a consensus price target of $458.77, indicating a potential upside of 13.03%. Given Talen Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Talen 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
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

75.2% of American Electric Power shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Talen Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Talen Energy shares are held 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

American Electric Power beats Talen Energy on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

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 company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

TC Energy currently has a consensus target price of $78.50, indicating a potential upside of 13.25%. Talen Energy has a consensus target price of $458.77, indicating a potential upside of 13.03%. Given TC Energy's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe TC Energy is more favorable than Talen Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TC Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

In the previous week, Talen Energy had 8 more articles in the media than TC Energy. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Talen Energy and 0 mentions for TC Energy. Talen Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat TC Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Talen Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
TC Energy Neutral
Talen Energy Positive

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$10.91B6.36$2.52B$2.3030.14
Talen Energy$2.58B7.53-$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%

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?

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

In the previous week, Energy Transfer had 11 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Energy Transfer and 8 mentions for Talen Energy. Energy Transfer's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Talen Energy's score of 0.77 indicating that Energy Transfer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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

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
Talen Energy$2.58B7.53-$219M-$0.67N/A
Energy Transfer$85.54B0.76$4.18B$1.2015.77

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
Talen Energy-0.63% 41.58% 6.00%
Energy Transfer 4.66%9.77%3.17%

Talen Energy currently has a consensus price target of $458.77, indicating a potential upside of 13.03%. Energy Transfer has a consensus price target of $23.45, indicating a potential upside of 23.91%. Given Energy Transfer's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than Talen Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Energy Transfer
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.07

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

Summary

Energy Transfer beats Talen Energy on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Talen Energy compare to Vistra?

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

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

In the previous week, Vistra had 32 more articles in the media than Talen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Vistra and 8 mentions for Talen Energy. Vistra's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Talen Energy's score of 0.77 indicating that Vistra is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Talen Energy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vistra
24 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Talen Energy presently has a consensus target price of $458.77, suggesting a potential upside of 13.03%. Vistra has a consensus target price of $230.31, suggesting a potential upside of 41.63%. Given Vistra's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Vistra is more favorable than Talen Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Talen Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Vistra
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.06

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

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
Talen Energy-0.63% 41.58% 6.00%
Vistra 11.52%105.64%7.22%

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
Talen Energy$2.58B7.53-$219M-$0.67N/A
Vistra$17.74B3.09$944M$5.9727.24

Summary

Vistra beats Talen Energy on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TLN vs. The Competition

MetricTalen EnergyOther Alt Energy IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$19.73B$14.52B$9.74B$12.32B
Dividend YieldN/A3.75%10.51%5.88%
P/E Ratio-605.8052.1718.6823.96
Price / Sales7.5359.87743.42107.90
Price / Cash29.1838.3037.6353.76
Price / Book16.976.924.066.41
Net Income-$219M$277.64M$4.25B$337.14M
7 Day Performance-0.96%-1.52%-2.71%-0.48%
1 Month Performance8.98%-9.16%-8.70%0.49%
1 Year Performance37.98%40.06%30.00%28.16%

Talen Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TLN
Talen Energy
4.0018 of 5 stars
$405.89
-1.5%
$458.77
+13.0%
+41.3%$19.73B$2.58BN/A1,880
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners
4.849 of 5 stars
$36.60
0.0%
$39.94
+9.1%
+20.3%$79.12B$52.60B13.568,000
AEP
American Electric Power
3.9477 of 5 stars
$127.74
+0.0%
$140.86
+10.3%
+29.5%$69.48B$21.88B18.7617,581
TRP
TC Energy
2.4373 of 5 stars
$67.70
flat
$78.50
+16.0%
+47.2%$67.70B$10.91B29.386,574
ET
Energy Transfer
4.7779 of 5 stars
$18.77
+0.1%
$23.45
+24.9%
+9.3%$64.52B$85.54B15.6422,311

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