Question 1

Do analysts prefer ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison currently has a consensus target price of $108.67, suggesting a potential upside of 5.19%. American Electric Power has a consensus target price of $140.05, suggesting a potential upside of 17.39%. 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) 6 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.80 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 3.4%. American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Consolidated Edison pays out 58.3% 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. 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 better earnings and valuation, 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 2.26 $2.02B $6.09 16.96 American Electric Power $21.88B 2.97 $3.58B $5.83 20.46

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American Electric Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Consolidated Edison 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 5

Is ED or AEP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Electric Power has a net margin of 13.78% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.53%. American Electric Power's return on equity of 9.95% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Consolidated Edison 12.53% 8.44% 2.83% American Electric Power 13.78% 9.95% 2.79%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, suggesting that its share price is 73% 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 7

Does the media refer more to ED or AEP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Consolidated Edison and Consolidated Edison both had 6 articles in the media. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Consolidated Edison's score of 0.15 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 Consolidated Edison 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral American Electric Power 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 8

Do analysts prefer LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy currently has a consensus target price of $77.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.68%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus target price of $108.67, indicating a potential upside of 5.19%. Given Alliant Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly 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) 6 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.80

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 3.3%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 58.3% 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 increased its dividend for 22 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 10

Which has higher earnings and valuation, 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 $4.36B 3.82 $810M $3.16 20.36 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.26 $2.02B $6.09 16.96

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in 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 insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is LNT or ED more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.45% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.53%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Alliant Energy 18.45% 11.16% 3.31% Consolidated Edison 12.53% 8.44% 2.83%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, indicating that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer LNT or ED?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Consolidated Edison. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Alliant Energy and 6 mentions for Consolidated Edison. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Consolidated Edison's score of 0.15 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Consolidated Edison 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts recommend AEE or ED?

Accepted Answer

Ameren currently has a consensus price target of $118.92, indicating a potential upside of 18.62%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $108.67, indicating a potential upside of 5.19%. Given Ameren's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities 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) 4 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.71 Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.80

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 3.0%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Ameren pays out 52.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 58.3% 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 raised its dividend for 12 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 17

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, 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 $8.80B 3.15 $1.46B $5.68 17.65 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.26 $2.02B $6.09 16.96

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

79.1% of Ameren shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Ameren shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is AEE or ED more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Ameren has a net margin of 17.86% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.53%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.95% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ameren 17.86% 10.95% 3.00% Consolidated Edison 12.53% 8.44% 2.83%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, AEE or ED?

Accepted Answer

Ameren has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% 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 3 more articles in the media than Consolidated Edison. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Ameren and 6 mentions for Consolidated Edison. Ameren's average media sentiment score of 0.21 beat Consolidated Edison's score of 0.15 indicating that Ameren is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ameren 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Consolidated Edison 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts recommend ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

Atmos Energy presently has a consensus target price of $185.09, indicating a potential upside of 17.55%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus target price of $108.67, indicating a potential upside of 5.19%. Given Atmos Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research 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) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.23 Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.80

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 2.5%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Atmos Energy pays out 47.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 58.3% 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 preferable earnings & valuation, 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 5.66 $1.20B $8.41 18.72 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.26 $2.02B $6.09 16.96

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Atmos 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments 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 28.50% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.53%. Atmos Energy's return on equity of 9.67% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Atmos Energy 28.50% 9.67% 4.67% Consolidated Edison 12.53% 8.44% 2.83%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% 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 28

Does the media refer more to ATO or ED?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Atmos Energy and Atmos Energy both had 6 articles in the media. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Consolidated Edison's score of 0.15 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 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Consolidated Edison 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 29

Do analysts prefer ED or CMS?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison presently has a consensus price target of $108.67, indicating a potential upside of 5.19%. CMS Energy has a consensus price target of $80.54, indicating a potential upside of 27.09%. Given CMS Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than Consolidated Edison. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Consolidated Edison 6 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.80 CMS Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.54

Question 30

Is ED or CMS a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Consolidated Edison pays out 58.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMS Energy pays out 68.5% 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. Consolidated Edison has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years and CMS Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ED or CMS?

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 Consolidated Edison $16.92B 2.26 $2.02B $6.09 16.96 CMS Energy $8.54B 2.33 $1.07B $3.33 19.03

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ED or CMS?

Accepted Answer

66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.6% of CMS Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is ED or CMS more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has a net margin of 12.53% 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 Consolidated Edison 12.53% 8.44% 2.83% CMS Energy 11.64% 10.76% 2.62%

Question 34

Which has more volatility & risk, ED or CMS?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, indicating that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMS Energy has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor ED or CMS?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Consolidated Edison. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for CMS Energy and 6 mentions for Consolidated Edison. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Consolidated Edison's score of 0.15 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Consolidated Edison 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral CMS Energy 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Consolidated Edison	Multi Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$38.21B	$20.73B	$15.00B	$22.74B
Dividend Yield	3.44%	4.01%	4.09%	3.68%
P/E Ratio	16.96	25.57	23.84	27.68
Price / Sales	2.26	16.05	255.51	20.20
Price / Cash	8.54	10.77	18.39	19.27
Price / Book	1.54	1.82	2.10	4.64
Net Income	$2.02B	$269.64M	$701.43M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.54%	-1.51%	-2.06%	-2.80%
1 Month Performance	-3.81%	-3.86%	-3.67%	-5.85%
1 Year Performance	3.79%	9.19%	3.47%	5.75%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ED Consolidated Edison	3.2688 of 5 stars	$103.31 +0.5%	$108.67 +5.2%	+3.2%	$38.21B	$16.92B	16.96	15,407
AEP American Electric Power	4.6566 of 5 stars	$120.03 +0.0%	$140.05 +16.7%	+8.3%	$65.33B	$21.88B	20.59	17,581
LNT Alliant Energy	4.4521 of 5 stars	$64.97 -1.0%	$77.00 +18.5%	-4.3%	$17.01B	$4.36B	20.56	2,948
AEE Ameren	4.7748 of 5 stars	$101.74 -0.5%	$120.92 +18.8%	-2.6%	$28.30B	$8.80B	17.91	8,913	Analyst Forecast
ATO Atmos Energy	4.7427 of 5 stars	$158.55 -1.1%	$185.09 +16.7%	-6.9%	$27.09B	$4.70B	18.85	5,487	Positive News

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