About El Paso Electric (NYSE:EE)
El Paso Electric Company, a public utility company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in west Texas and southern New Mexico. It generates electricity through nuclear fuel, natural gas, and coal, as well as solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbines with a generating capability of approximately 2,082 megawatts. The company also sources electricity from purchased power. The company owns and has ownership interests in four 345 kilovolt (kv) transmission lines in New Mexico and Arizona; and three 500 kV lines in Arizona. It serves approximately 417,900 residential, commercial, and public authority customers; and distributes electricity to retail customers. El Paso Electric Company was founded in 1901 and is based in El Paso, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electric services
Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:EE
CUSIP28367785
Phone915-543-5711
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.05%
Current Ratio0.50%
Quick Ratio0.33%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio20.56
Forward P/E Ratio19.07
P/E Growth3.78
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$916.80 million
Price / Sales2.18
Cash Flow$6.1042 per share
Price / Cash8.06
Book Value$28.14 per share
Price / Book1.75
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.42
Net Income$98.26 million
Net Margins10.13%
Return on Equity8.39%
Return on Assets2.68%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,100
Outstanding Shares40,660,000
El Paso Electric (NYSE:EE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso Electric's stock symbol?
El Paso Electric trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EE."
How often does El Paso Electric pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for El Paso Electric?
El Paso Electric declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 1st. Investors of record on Friday, March 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.335 per share on Friday, March 30th. This represents a $1.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.72%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 15th. View El Paso Electric's Dividend History.
How were El Paso Electric's earnings last quarter?
El Paso Electric (NYSE:EE) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The utilities provider reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.06. The utilities provider earned $196.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $234.32 million. El Paso Electric had a return on equity of 8.39% and a net margin of 10.13%. The company's revenue was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.14 earnings per share. View El Paso Electric's Earnings History.
When is El Paso Electric's next earnings date?
What guidance has El Paso Electric issued on next quarter's earnings?
El Paso Electric updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.30-$2.65 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.63.
What price target have analysts set for EE?
3 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for El Paso Electric's stock. Their predictions range from $54.00 to $62.00. On average, they anticipate El Paso Electric's stock price to reach $57.6667 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for El Paso Electric.
Who are some of El Paso Electric's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to El Paso Electric include Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE), Portland General Electric (POR), NRG Yield (NYLD), PNM Resources (PNM), CEMIG (CIG), Ormat Technologies (ORA), Black Hills (BKH), Edenor (EDN), NextEra Energy Partners (NEP), Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ELP), Atlantica Yield (AY), Dynegy (DYN), Pattern Energy Group (PEGI), Otter Tail (OTTR), TerraForm Power (TERP), TransAlta (TAC), 8Point3 Energy Partners (CAFD) and Sky Solar (SKYS).
Who are El Paso Electric's key executives?
El Paso Electric's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Mary E. Kipp, Pres & CEO (Age 51)
- Mr. Nathan T. Hirschi CPA, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 55)
- Mr. Steven T. Buraczyk, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 51)
- Mr. Rocky R. Miracle, Sr. VP of Corp. Devel. & Chief Compliance Officer (Age 65)
- Mr. Russell G. Gibson, VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 65)
Has El Paso Electric been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about EE stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. El Paso Electric earned a media sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the utilities provider an impact score of 47.06 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of El Paso Electric?
Shares of EE can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is El Paso Electric's stock price today?
One share of EE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $49.20.
How big of a company is El Paso Electric?
El Paso Electric has a market capitalization of $2.02 billion and generates $916.80 million in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $98.26 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.42 on an earnings per share basis. El Paso Electric employs 1,100 workers across the globe.
How can I contact El Paso Electric?
El Paso Electric's mailing address is STANTON TOWER 100 NORTH STANTON, EL PASO TX, 79901. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 915-543-5711 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for El Paso Electric (EE)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about El Paso Electric and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe EE will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe EE will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
El Paso Electric (NYSE:EE) Dividend Information
El Paso Electric pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.72%. EE's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, March 30. The company has grown its dividend for the last 6 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 6.00% each year. El Paso Electric pays out 55.37% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/30/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.34 |
| Dividend Yield: | 2.72% |
| Dividend Growth: | 6.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 55.37% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
51.94% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
50.57% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 6 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
El Paso Electric (NYSE:EE) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/1/2018 | quarterly | $0.3350 | 2.63% | 3/15/2018 | 3/16/2018 | 3/30/2018 |
| 10/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.3350 | 2.29% | 12/14/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/29/2017 |
| 5/26/2017 | Quarterly | $0.3350 | 2.5% | 6/14/2017 | 6/16/2017 | 6/30/2017 |
| 1/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.76% | 3/15/2017 | 3/17/2017 | 3/31/2017 |
| 11/17/2016 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.8% | 12/12/2016 | 12/14/2016 | 12/30/2016 |
| 7/22/2016 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.58% | 9/12/2016 | 9/14/2016 | 9/30/2016 |
| 5/26/2016 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.78% | 6/13/2016 | 6/15/2016 | 6/30/2016 |
| 1/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.2950 | 2.88% | 3/11/2016 | 3/15/2016 | 3/31/2016 |
| 12/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.2950 | 3.16% | 12/11/2015 | 12/15/2015 | 12/30/2015 |
| 7/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.2950 | 3.4% | 9/14/2015 | 9/16/2015 | 9/30/2015 |
| 5/28/2015 | quarterly | $0.2950 | 3.24% | 6/12/2015 | 6/16/2015 | 6/30/2015 |
| 1/30/2015 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.8% | 3/12/2015 | 3/16/2015 | 3/31/2015 |
| 11/21/2014 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.94% | 12/10/2014 | 12/12/2014 | 12/30/2014 |
| 7/31/2014 | quarterly | $0.28 | 3.03% | 9/11/2014 | 9/15/2014 | 9/30/2014 |
| 5/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.97% | 6/11/2014 | 6/13/2014 | 6/30/2014 |
| 1/23/2014 | quarterly | $0.2650 | 2.9% | 3/12/2014 | 3/14/2014 | 3/31/2014 |
| 11/21/2013 | quarterly | $0.2650 | 3% | 12/11/2013 | 12/13/2013 | 12/30/2013 |
| 8/7/2013 | quarterly | $0.2650 | 2.79% | 9/11/2013 | 9/13/2013 | 9/30/2013 |
| 5/9/2013 | quarterly | $0.2650 | 2.82% | 6/11/2013 | 6/13/2013 | 6/28/2013 |
| 1/17/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.99% | 3/12/2013 | 3/14/2013 | 3/29/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
El Paso Electric (NYSE EE) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.29%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 97.42%
El Paso Electric (NYSE EE) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 6/22/2017 | Charles Yamarone | Director | Sell | 3,500 | $52.47 | $183,645.00 | 10,000 |  |
| 12/13/2016 | John Robert Brown | Director | Sell | 10,500 | $47.74 | $501,270.00 | 35,000 | |
| 5/11/2016 | Charles Yamarone | Director | Sell | 5,500 | $45.16 | $248,380.00 | 6,500 | |
| 11/13/2014 | John Robert Brown | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $38.14 | $228,840.00 | | |
| 8/13/2014 | Charles Yamarone | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $36.62 | $183,100.00 | | |
| 8/11/2014 | James W Harris | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $36.66 | $73,320.00 | | |
| 6/27/2014 | David G Carpenter | EVP | Sell | 15,000 | $39.05 | $585,750.00 | | |
| 5/12/2014 | Hector Puente | EVP | Sell | 1,950 | $37.00 | $72,150.00 | 19,838 | |
| 5/23/2013 | James W Harris | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $36.30 | $72,600.00 | | |
| 5/6/2013 | Woody L Hunt | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $38.39 | $115,170.00 | | |
| 11/19/2012 | David G Carpenter | CFO | Buy | 2,000 | $30.80 | $61,600.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
El Paso Electric (NYSE EE) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | El Paso Electric (EE) Cut to Hold at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 12:54 PM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Stock Rating Lowered by Jefferies Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 10:53 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at Bank of America
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 8:30 PM |
| Red El�ctrica de Espa�a (RDEIY) & El Paso Electric (EE) Head-To-Head Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 11:08 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 1:48 AM |
 | Maricopa (County of) AZ, Poll. Ctrl. Corp. -- Moody's affirms El Paso Electric at Baa1; outlook revised to negative
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 11:01 AM |
| Edited Transcript of EE earnings conference call or presentation 27-Feb-18 4:30pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - March 18 at 10:41 AM |
| Financial Analysis: SCANA (SCG) versus El Paso Electric (EE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 7:24 PM |
| Research Analysts Issue Forecasts for El Paso Electric's FY2018 Earnings (EE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 6:42 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 1:48 AM |
| Equities Analysts Offer Predictions for El Paso Electric's FY2020 Earnings (EE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 5:10 PM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Holdings Lifted by Arizona State Retirement System
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 4:34 AM |
| Martingale Asset Management L P Has $4.76 Million Holdings in El Paso Electric (EE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 11:12 AM |
| El Paso Electric Announces Fourth Quarter and Annual 2017 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 10:54 AM |
| El Paso Electric Company to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 10:54 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Releases FY18 Earnings Guidance
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 9:12 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Announces Earnings Results
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 8:48 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Shares Bought by Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 5:38 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Holdings Lifted by First Trust Advisors LP
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 24 at 5:44 AM |
 | Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) and El Paso Electric (EE): Today's Bull & Bear
www.msn.com - February 22 at 3:48 PM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.22 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 21 at 8:49 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 20 at 1:56 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 8 at 1:48 AM |
 | El Paso Electric (EE) Declares $0.335 Quarterly Dividend; 2.6% Yield
www.streetinsider.com - February 3 at 5:25 PM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.34
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 1 at 4:38 PM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Lifted to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 23 at 11:28 PM |
| Report: Exploring Fundamental Drivers Behind The Chefs' Warehouse, Iridium Communications, MoSys, Milacron, El Paso Electric, and Taubman Centers — New Horizons, Emerging Trends, and Upcoming Developments
finance.yahoo.com - January 17 at 9:07 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 14 at 1:52 AM |
| El Paso Electric Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Notification
finance.yahoo.com - January 10 at 5:28 PM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Given Hold Rating at Mizuho
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 10 at 8:20 AM |
 | EE Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level
www.nasdaq.com - January 4 at 9:17 AM |
| El Paso Electric Company (EE)
finance.yahoo.com - January 4 at 9:17 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Lowered to "Hold" at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 29 at 10:54 PM |
| Head-To-Head Analysis: Enel Americas (ENIA) and El Paso Electric (EE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 27 at 1:20 PM |
| Zacks Investment Research Downgrades El Paso Electric (EE) to Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 25 at 10:08 PM |
| Contrasting El Paso Electric (EE) and CPFL Energia (CPL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 22 at 11:32 AM |
| El Paso Electric Co. : EE-US: Dividend Analysis : December 15th, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : December 18, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 18 at 5:29 PM |
| Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Final Order in El Paso Electric Company’s Texas Rate Case Docket No. 46831
finance.yahoo.com - December 14 at 6:02 PM |
| ETFs with exposure to El Paso Electric Co. : December 14, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 14 at 6:02 PM |
| El Paso Electric Co. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : EE-US : December 13, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 13 at 9:33 AM |
| El Paso Electric Company (EE) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 25 at 2:14 AM |
| El Paso Electric Company (EE) Downgraded by Bank of America Corporation
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 22 at 8:20 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) vs. Cleco Corporate Holdings (CNL) Financial Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 18 at 3:32 PM |
| El Paso Electric Company (EE) Raised to "Buy" at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 11 at 7:00 PM |
 | El Paso Electric Co. 2017 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Slides
seekingalpha.com - November 10 at 7:10 PM |
| One of the state’s largest utilities teams up with German co. to power nearly 2,000 homes
finance.yahoo.com - November 10 at 7:10 PM |
| Construction Begins on New Utility-Scale Solar Facility at Holloman Air Force Base
finance.yahoo.com - November 9 at 1:27 AM |
| El Paso Electric (EE) Presents At EEI Financial Conference - Slideshow
seekingalpha.com - November 7 at 12:43 AM |
| El Paso Electric Co. – Value Analysis (NYSE:EE) : November 6, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 6 at 7:42 PM |
 | El Paso Electric Reaches Analyst Target Price
www.thestreet.com - November 3 at 1:21 PM |
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