Question 1

Do analysts prefer ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison presently has a consensus target price of $108.47, suggesting a potential downside of 1.03%. American Electric Power has a consensus target price of $141.71, suggesting a potential upside of 10.90%. Given American Electric Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Electric Power is more favorable than Consolidated Edison. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.73 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 ED or AEP a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 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 3.0%. Consolidated Edison pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Electric Power pays out 55.8% 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. Consolidated Edison has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years and American Electric Power has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than Consolidated Edison. Consolidated Edison 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 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.39 $2.02B $5.94 18.45 American Electric Power $22.43B 3.10 $3.58B $6.81 18.76

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American Electric Power shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Electric Power 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.

Question 5

Is ED or AEP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has a net margin of 16.29% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.52%. American Electric Power's return on equity of 10.21% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Consolidated Edison 12.52% 8.33% 2.78% American Electric Power 16.29% 10.21% 2.89%

Question 6

Which has more volatility & risk, ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, meaning that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Electric Power has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Electric Power had 10 more articles in the media than Consolidated Edison. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for American Electric Power and 26 mentions for Consolidated Edison. Consolidated Edison's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat American Electric Power's score of 0.92 indicating that Consolidated Edison is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Consolidated Edison 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Electric Power 24 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy presently has a consensus target price of $77.09, suggesting a potential upside of 8.75%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus target price of $108.47, suggesting a potential downside of 1.03%. Given Alliant Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alliant Energy is more favorable than Consolidated Edison. 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 Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.73

Question 9

Is LNT or ED a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 59.8% 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 Consolidated Edison has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has higher revenue and earnings than Alliant Energy. Consolidated Edison 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 $4.42B 4.14 $810M $3.19 22.22 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.39 $2.02B $5.94 18.45

Question 11

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Consolidated Edison 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 12

Is LNT or ED more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.58% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.52%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.37% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Alliant Energy 18.58% 11.37% 3.38% Consolidated Edison 12.52% 8.33% 2.78%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, meaning that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Consolidated Edison had 3 more articles in the media than Alliant Energy. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Consolidated Edison and 23 mentions for Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Consolidated Edison's score of 1.05 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alliant Energy 15 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Consolidated Edison 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer AEE or ED?

Accepted Answer

Ameren currently has a consensus price target of $121.50, suggesting a potential upside of 11.71%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $108.47, suggesting a potential downside of 1.03%. Given Ameren's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ameren is more favorable than Consolidated Edison. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ameren 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.77 Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.73

Question 16

Is AEE or ED a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Ameren pays out 54.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 59.8% 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. Ameren has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, AEE or ED?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has higher revenue and earnings than Ameren. Consolidated Edison is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameren, 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 Ameren $8.88B 3.39 $1.46B $5.56 19.56 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.39 $2.02B $5.94 18.45

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AEE or ED?

Accepted Answer

79.1% of Ameren shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Ameren shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by 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.

Question 19

Is AEE or ED more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Ameren has a net margin of 17.17% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.52%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.94% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ameren 17.17% 10.94% 2.99% Consolidated Edison 12.52% 8.33% 2.78%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, AEE or ED?

Accepted Answer

Ameren has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, meaning that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to AEE or ED?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Ameren had 12 more articles in the media than Consolidated Edison. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Ameren and 26 mentions for Consolidated Edison. Consolidated Edison's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Ameren's score of 0.93 indicating that Consolidated Edison is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ameren 15 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Consolidated Edison 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

Atmos Energy currently has a consensus price target of $186.92, indicating a potential upside of 7.47%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $108.47, indicating a potential downside of 1.03%. Given Atmos Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Atmos Energy is more favorable than Consolidated Edison. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Atmos Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.73

Question 23

Is ATO or ED a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Atmos Energy pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 59.8% 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. Atmos Energy has increased its dividend for 41 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has higher revenue and earnings than Atmos Energy. Consolidated Edison is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atmos 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 Atmos Energy $4.70B 6.17 $1.20B $8.14 21.37 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.39 $2.02B $5.94 18.45

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Atmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is ATO or ED more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 27.58% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.52%. Atmos Energy's return on equity of 9.59% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Atmos Energy 27.58% 9.59% 4.64% Consolidated Edison 12.52% 8.33% 2.78%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, indicating that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Consolidated Edison had 9 more articles in the media than Atmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Consolidated Edison and 17 mentions for Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Consolidated Edison's score of 1.05 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Atmos Energy 14 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Consolidated Edison 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer CMS or ED?

Accepted Answer

CMS Energy presently has a consensus target price of $81.83, indicating a potential upside of 13.41%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus target price of $108.47, indicating a potential downside of 1.03%. Given CMS Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than Consolidated Edison. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CMS Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.73

Question 30

Is CMS or ED a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. CMS Energy pays out 63.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 59.8% 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 raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CMS or ED?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has higher revenue and earnings than CMS Energy. Consolidated Edison is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CMS 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 CMS Energy $8.54B 2.65 $1.07B $3.62 19.93 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.39 $2.02B $5.94 18.45

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CMS or ED?

Accepted Answer

93.6% of CMS Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Consolidated Edison 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 33

Is CMS or ED more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has a net margin of 12.52% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 11.64%. CMS Energy's return on equity of 10.76% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CMS Energy 11.64% 10.76% 2.62% Consolidated Edison 12.52% 8.33% 2.78%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, CMS or ED?

Accepted Answer

CMS Energy has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, indicating that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer CMS or ED?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 6 more articles in the media than Consolidated Edison. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for CMS Energy and 26 mentions for Consolidated Edison. Consolidated Edison's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat CMS Energy's score of 0.86 indicating that Consolidated Edison is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CMS Energy 13 Very Positive mention(s) 9 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Consolidated Edison 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Consolidated Edison	UTIL Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$41.37B	$29.37B	$18.82B	$23.56B
Dividend Yield	3.16%	3.54%	4.00%	4.19%
P/E Ratio	18.45	21.03	19.80	30.73
Price / Sales	2.39	4.88	22.17	76.70
Price / Cash	9.29	9.27	19.30	31.18
Price / Book	1.64	3.07	2.40	4.66
Net Income	$2.02B	$1.56B	$786.22M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.99%	-1.95%	-0.71%	0.55%
1 Month Performance	-1.02%	-1.75%	-0.04%	1.58%
1 Year Performance	5.87%	51.60%	21.36%	17.66%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ED Consolidated Edison	3.8949 of 5 stars	$109.59 -2.4%	$108.47 -1.0%	+6.7%	$41.37B	$16.92B	18.45	15,407	Positive News Upcoming Earnings
AEP American Electric Power	4.6225 of 5 stars	$131.05 -0.8%	$141.52 +8.0%	+12.8%	$71.90B	$21.88B	19.24	17,581	Trending News Earnings Report
LNT Alliant Energy	3.9434 of 5 stars	$73.96 -1.1%	$77.36 +4.6%	+9.1%	$19.32B	$4.36B	23.18	2,948	News Coverage Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Downgrade
AEE Ameren	4.3921 of 5 stars	$110.47 -1.0%	$120.67 +9.2%	+8.8%	$30.87B	$8.80B	19.87	8,913	Trending News Earnings Report
ATO Atmos Energy	4.0365 of 5 stars	$177.38 -0.2%	$186.42 +5.1%	+11.2%	$29.66B	$4.70B	21.79	5,487	Positive News Upcoming Earnings

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Is ED or AEP a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, ED or AEP?

Does the media prefer ED or AEP?

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Does the media refer more to AEE or ED?

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Do analysts prefer ATO or ED?

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