Consolidated Edison Competitors

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) and Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

67.1% of Dominion Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.4% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Dominion Energy 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Dominion Energy and Consolidated Edison, as reported by MarketBeat.

Dominion Energy currently has a consensus price target of $82.5714, suggesting a potential upside of 18.11%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $76.1154, suggesting a potential upside of 13.54%. Given Dominion Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Dominion Energy is more favorable than Consolidated Edison.

Dividends

Dominion Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Dominion Energy pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 70.9% 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. Dominion Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 47 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Dominion Energy and Consolidated Edison's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Dominion Energy and Consolidated Edison's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Dominion Energy has a beta of 0.3, suggesting that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Dominion Energy beats Consolidated Edison on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) and Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Dividends

Sempra Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Sempra Energy pays out 61.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 70.9% 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. Sempra Energy has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 47 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

83.8% of Sempra Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.4% of Consolidated Edison shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Sempra Energy 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Sempra Energy and Consolidated Edison's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Sempra Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Consolidated Edison. Consolidated Edison is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sempra Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Sempra Energy and Consolidated Edison, as reported by MarketBeat.

Sempra Energy currently has a consensus price target of $141.25, suggesting a potential upside of 19.80%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $76.1154, suggesting a potential upside of 13.54%. Given Sempra Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sempra Energy is more favorable than Consolidated Edison.

Risk & Volatility

Sempra Energy has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Sempra Energy and Consolidated Edison's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Sempra Energy beats Consolidated Edison on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG) and Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) 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, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Public Service Enterprise Group pays an annual dividend of $1.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Public Service Enterprise Group pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 70.9% 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. Public Service Enterprise Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 47 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.6% of Public Service Enterprise Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.4% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Public Service Enterprise Group 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Public Service Enterprise Group and Consolidated Edison's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Public Service Enterprise Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Consolidated Edison. Consolidated Edison is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Public Service Enterprise Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Public Service Enterprise Group and Consolidated Edison, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Public Service Enterprise Group presently has a consensus price target of $63.7273, indicating a potential upside of 15.68%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $76.1154, indicating a potential upside of 13.54%. Given Public Service Enterprise Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Public Service Enterprise Group is more favorable than Consolidated Edison.

Volatility & Risk

Public Service Enterprise Group has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Public Service Enterprise Group and Consolidated Edison's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Public Service Enterprise Group beats Consolidated Edison on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) and Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) 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, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

WEC Energy Group pays an annual dividend of $2.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. WEC Energy Group pays out 75.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Consolidated Edison pays out 70.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WEC Energy Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 47 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

73.1% of WEC Energy Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.4% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of WEC Energy Group 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares WEC Energy Group and Consolidated Edison's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for WEC Energy Group and Consolidated Edison, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

WEC Energy Group presently has a consensus price target of $94.20, indicating a potential upside of 13.78%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $76.1154, indicating a potential upside of 13.54%. Given WEC Energy Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe WEC Energy Group is more favorable than Consolidated Edison.

Volatility & Risk

WEC Energy Group has a beta of 0.18, meaning that its stock price is 82% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares WEC Energy Group and Consolidated Edison's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

WEC Energy Group beats Consolidated Edison on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) and Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) 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, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for DTE Energy and Consolidated Edison, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

DTE Energy presently has a consensus price target of $131.1538, indicating a potential upside of 10.12%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $76.1154, indicating a potential upside of 13.54%. Given Consolidated Edison's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Consolidated Edison is more favorable than DTE Energy.

Profitability

This table compares DTE Energy and Consolidated Edison's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares DTE Energy and Consolidated Edison's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Consolidated Edison has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DTE Energy. Consolidated Edison is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DTE Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

DTE Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. DTE Energy pays out 68.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 70.9% 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. DTE Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 47 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

73.6% of DTE Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.4% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of DTE 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

DTE Energy has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

DTE Energy beats Consolidated Edison on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) and PG&E (NYSE:PCG) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Consolidated Edison and PG&E, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Consolidated Edison presently has a consensus price target of $76.1154, indicating a potential upside of 13.54%. PG&E has a consensus price target of $14.1818, indicating a potential upside of 28.81%. Given PG&E's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe PG&E is more favorable than Consolidated Edison.

Profitability

This table compares Consolidated Edison and PG&E's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Consolidated Edison and PG&E's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Consolidated Edison has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PG&E. PG&E is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Consolidated Edison, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

62.4% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.1% of PG&E shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of PG&E shares are owned by 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.

Risk & Volatility

Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PG&E has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500.