NYSE:POR Portland General Electric - POR Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Portland General Electric Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $48.31 -0.08 (-0.17%) (As of 02/6/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$47.70▼$48.5150-Day Range$45.62▼$49.9852-Week Range$41.58▼$57.03Volume807,972 shsAverage Volume855,099 shsMarket Capitalization$4.31 billionP/E Ratio17.44Dividend Yield3.74%Price Target$49.57 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Portland General Electric MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.17 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.6% Upside$49.57 Price TargetShort InterestBearish9.62% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.06Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-3.93%From $2.80 to $2.69 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.80 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector75th out of 83 stocksElectric Services Industry36th out of 41 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPortland General Electric has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.17, and is based on 1 buy rating, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $49.57, Portland General Electric has a forecasted upside of 2.6% from its current price of $48.31.Amount of Analyst CoveragePortland General Electric has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted9.62% of the float of Portland General Electric has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPortland General Electric has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Portland General Electric has recently decreased by 0.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPortland General Electric is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.74%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPortland General Electric has been increasing its dividend for 16 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Portland General Electric is 65.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Portland General Electric will have a dividend payout ratio of 67.29% next year. This indicates that Portland General Electric will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for POR. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPortland General Electric has a news sentiment score of 0.06. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Portland General Electric this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for POR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Portland General Electric to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Portland General Electric insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.52% of the stock of Portland General Electric is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions97.03% of the stock of Portland General Electric is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Portland General Electric are expected to decrease by -3.93% in the coming year, from $2.80 to $2.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Portland General Electric is 17.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.52.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Portland General Electric is 17.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 102.29.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPortland General Electric has a PEG Ratio of 3.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPortland General Electric has a P/B Ratio of 1.60. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) StockPortland General Electric Co. engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon. The firm also sells electricity and natural gas in the wholesale market to utilities, brokers, and power marketers. It also serves residential, commercial and non-residential customers. The company was founded by Edward L. Eastham and Parker F. Morey in 1888 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.Read More Receive POR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Portland General Electric and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address POR Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Downgrades Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) to HoldFebruary 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKeyCorp Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR)February 7, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)The #1 Energy Stock to BuyThe next major energy revolution is unfolding right now. And it could hand early investors as much as 46,700% gains…January 31, 2023 | msn.comGoose Hollow power outage affects thousands, leaves traffic lights darkJanuary 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPortland General Electric Forecasted to Post Q4 2022 Earnings of $0.58 Per Share (NYSE:POR)January 27, 2023 | msn.comGas rates are up, but regional utility companies say they could be higherJanuary 23, 2023 | benzinga.comPortland General Electric Faces Pressure in '23 Before A Brighter '24, Analyst SaysJanuary 22, 2023 | nasdaq.comFirst Week of September 15th Options Trading For Portland General Electric (POR)February 7, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)A gold storm is coming…“We are in the early stages of a mania – the calm before the storm.”...January 17, 2023 | bizjournals.comPGE, PacifiCorp trim greenhouse gas emissions, but much bigger cuts are requiredJanuary 16, 2023 | msn.comWashington County hit by early-morning power outage after tree falls on lineJanuary 16, 2023 | msn.comOutage in Washington County mostly restored; power lost in SalemJanuary 16, 2023 | msn.comLarge power outage impacting Washington County residentsJanuary 16, 2023 | msn.comOne displaced after fire rips through North Plains homeJanuary 6, 2023 | msn.comPortland metro power outages continue after night of strong windsJanuary 5, 2023 | msn.comOutages reported in Portland metro area due to high windsJanuary 5, 2023 | msn.comWind knocks out power for thousands across Portland metro, Gorge sees winter weatherJanuary 2, 2023 | msn.comOregon electric utilities raise rates as supply chain issues, wildfires drive up costsDecember 30, 2022 | msn.comSome in Portland metro on day 4 with no powerDecember 30, 2022 | msn.comIn areas of Portland, residents remain without power nearly three days after storm's arrivalDecember 28, 2022 | msn.comPower outages still impact Portland metro area WednesdayDecember 28, 2022 | msn.comMore than 18,000 Portland homes without power as high winds knock out electricity across OregonDecember 28, 2022 | msn.comWindstorm topples trees, knocks out power to tens of thousands in Portland metroDecember 27, 2022 | msn.comOregon winter storm: Portland area hit with high winds, flooding and widespread power outagesDecember 27, 2022 | msn.comMore than 12,000 Portland homes without power as high winds knock out electricity across OregonDecember 27, 2022 | msn.comWhere to call when your power goes out in Portland area: PGE, Pacific Power contactsDecember 23, 2022 | msn.comThousands lose power in Portland metro as ice storm hits regionSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive POR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Portland General Electric and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address POR Company Calendar Last Earnings10/28/2021Ex-Dividend for 1/17 Dividend12/23/2022Dividend Payable1/17/2023Today2/06/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/16/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities SectorUtilities Current SymbolNYSE:POR CUSIP73650884 CIK784977 Webwww.portlandgeneral.com Phone(503) 464-8000Fax503-464-2507Employees2,839Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$49.57 High Stock Price Forecast$53.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$45.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+2.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.17 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.77 Trailing P/E Ratio17.44 Forward P/E Ratio17.25 P/E Growth3.36Net Income$244 million Net Margins9.66% Pretax Margin11.25% Return on Equity9.09% Return on Assets2.55% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.30 Current Ratio0.76 Quick Ratio0.67 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.40 billion Price / Sales1.80 Cash Flow$7.23 per share Price / Cash Flow6.68 Book Value$30.28 per share Price / Book1.60Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares89,270,000Free Float88,809,000Market Cap$4.31 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.58 Key ExecutivesMaria MacGregor PopePresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorJames A. AjelloCFO, Treasurer & SVP-FinanceJohn T. KochavatrChief Information Officer & Vice President-ITLisa Ann KanerVP, General Counsel & Compliance OfficerBrett SimsVP-Strategy, Regulation & Energy SupplyKey CompetitorsPNM ResourcesNYSE:PNMHawaiian Electric IndustriesNYSE:HEIDACORPNYSE:IDAOtter TailNASDAQ:OTTROGE EnergyNYSE:OGEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMesirow Institutional Investment Management Inc.Sold 2,990 shares on 2/6/2023Ownership: 0.155%Retirement Systems of AlabamaBought 828 shares on 2/6/2023Ownership: 0.132%Brinker Capital Investments LLCBought 2,304 shares on 2/6/2023Ownership: 0.050%Pacer Advisors Inc.Bought 22,772 shares on 2/6/2023Ownership: 0.026%Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLCSold 700 shares on 2/6/2023Ownership: 0.020%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions POR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Portland General Electric stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Portland General Electric in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" POR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in POR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View POR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Portland General Electric's stock price forecast for 2023? 6 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Portland General Electric's stock. Their POR share price forecasts range from $45.00 to $53.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $49.57 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for POR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have POR shares performed in 2023? Portland General Electric's stock was trading at $49.00 at the start of the year. Since then, POR stock has decreased by 1.4% and is now trading at $48.31. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Portland General Electric's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 16th 2023. View our POR earnings forecast. How can I listen to Portland General Electric's earnings call? Portland General Electric will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 16th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Portland General Electric's earnings last quarter? Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 28th. The utilities provider reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.07. The utilities provider had revenue of $642 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $550.87 million. Portland General Electric had a net margin of 9.66% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.09%. The business's revenue was up 17.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.90 earnings per share. How often does Portland General Electric pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Portland General Electric? Portland General Electric declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.452 per share on Tuesday, January 17th. This represents a $1.81 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.74%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 23rd. Read our dividend analysis for POR. Is Portland General Electric a good dividend stock? Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) pays an annual dividend of $1.81 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.74%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 16 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 65.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, POR will have a dividend payout ratio of 67.29% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for POR. What is Maria Pope's approval rating as Portland General Electric's CEO? 40 employees have rated Portland General Electric Chief Executive Officer Maria Pope on Glassdoor.com. Maria Pope has an approval rating of 82% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Portland General Electric own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Portland General Electric investors own include General Electric (GE), AT&T (T), International Business Machines (IBM), Celestica (CLS), Synchrony Financial (SYF), Energy Transfer (ET), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and PepsiCo (PEP). What is Portland General Electric's stock symbol? Portland General Electric trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "POR." Who are Portland General Electric's major shareholders? Portland General Electric's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.84%), Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY (0.83%), ATLAS Infrastructure Partners UK Ltd. (0.75%), Leeward Investments LLC MA (0.61%), PATRIZIA Pty Ltd (0.26%) and Moody Aldrich Partners LLC (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Bradley Young Jenkins, Dawn L Farrell, James P Torgerson, John Carter Mcfarland, John Teeruk Kochavatr, Kathryn Jean Jackson, Larry Neal Bekkedahl, M Lee Pelton and William David Robertson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Portland General Electric? Shares of POR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Portland General Electric's stock price today? One share of POR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $48.31. How much money does Portland General Electric make? Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) has a market capitalization of $4.31 billion and generates $2.40 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $244 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.77 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Portland General Electric have? The company employs 2,839 workers across the globe. How can I contact Portland General Electric? Portland General Electric's mailing address is 121 SW SALMON STREET, PORTLAND OR, 97204. The official website for the company is www.portlandgeneral.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (503) 464-8000, via email at investors@pgn.com, or via fax at 503-464-2507. This page (NYSE:POR) was last updated on 2/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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