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4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Bet on Amid Rising Inflation
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-03-20 21:35
通货膨胀趋势 - 今年通货膨胀再次上升,市场对美联储首次降息的时机感到担忧[1] 消费价格指数(CPI) - 消费者价格指数(CPI)在2月份同比上涨3.2%[3] - 核心CPI同比上涨3.8%[3] 生产价格指数(PPI) - 生产者价格指数(PPI)在2月份环比上涨0.6%[4] - 核心PPI环比上涨0.3%[4]
Top 5 Utility Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio From Volatility
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-03-18 21:15
Wall Street witnessed an impressive bull run in 2023, but the utility sector suffered a blow. Of the 11 broad sectors of the market’s benchmark — the S&P 500 Index — the Utility sector declined more than 11%. Investors’ preference shifted to growth stocks from defensive sectors like utility as the Fed significantly reduced the magnitude of interest rate hikes.However, the utility sector is likely to regain momentum in 2024. Last week, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell gave his testimony before the Senate after app ...
5 Low-Beta Stocks for Safe Returns as Inflation Rises Again
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-03-15 21:36
Inflation rose for the second consecutive month in February, raising concerns of a rate cut anytime soon. The Labor Department reported on Mar 12 that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4% in February. Although the jump came in line with the economists’ expectations, it was higher than January’s jump of 0.3%.Also, this was the biggest jump since September 2023, following which inflation declined steadily, encouraging the Federal Reserve to halt interest rate hikes.Year over year, CPI rose 3.2% in Februar ...
Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Atmos Energy (ATO) This Year?
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-03-12 22:46
文章核心观点 投资者可关注Atmos Energy和Veolia Environnement SA两只公用事业股,它们有望延续良好表现 [1][2][3] 公司表现 - Atmos Energy今年迄今上涨约1%,跑赢公用事业板块整体(平均下跌0.2%) [2] - Atmos Energy过去一个季度,全年收益的Zacks共识预期上调0.6%,显示分析师情绪改善和积极盈利前景趋势 [2] - Atmos Energy目前Zacks排名为2(买入) [1] - Veolia Environnement SA今年迄今回报率为1.2%,跑赢公用事业板块 [2] - Veolia Environnement SA过去三个月,本年度共识每股收益预期提高5.7% [2] - Veolia Environnement SA目前Zacks排名为2(买入) [2] 行业情况 - 公用事业板块包含104家公司,在Zacks板块排名中位列第10 [1] - Atmos Energy所属的公用事业-天然气分销行业包含14家公司,在Zacks行业排名中位列第214,今年迄今平均上涨0.1% [3] - Veolia Environnement SA所属的公用事业-供水行业包含13只股票,在Zacks行业排名中位列第16,今年迄今下跌5% [3]
February Jobs Report Shows a Mid-Year Rate Cut: 5 Winners
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-03-12 21:10
文章核心观点 美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔强调今年晚些时候降息合适但取决于经济走势 失业率上升和工资增长放缓增加6月降息预期 美联储可能今年降息 科技、公用事业和建筑公司将受益 推荐五只股票有望从降息中获利 [1][2][3] 经济现状 - 2月新增27.5万个非农就业岗位 高于预期的20万个 就业人数接近维持劳动年龄人口增长所需月新增就业数的两倍 [1] - 2月失业率上升0.2个百分点至3.9% 此前三个月一直徘徊在3.7% [1] - 2月平均时薪同比增长4.3% 低于预期的4.5% 1月同比增长4.4% [1] 美联储政策 - 美联储将基准利率维持在5.25% - 5.5% 打算今年年底前降息 2025年进一步降息 [2] 受益行业 - 科技公司在低利率环境中发展良好 加息会影响其未来现金流 增加借贷成本并降低利润率 [2] - 公用事业公司资本密集 债务水平高 低利率可降低债务 利于偿还债务和盈利 [3] - 建筑企业受益于低利率 可降低项目借贷成本 [3] 推荐股票 NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) - 全球视觉计算技术领导者 Zacks排名1 - 过去60天当前年度盈利共识预期增长16.1% - 本年度预期盈利增长79.2% [4] Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) - 全球最大社交媒体平台 Zacks排名1 - 过去60天当前年度盈利共识预期增长13.2% - 本年度预期盈利增长34.1% [4] Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) - 从事受监管天然气分销和储存业务 Zacks排名2 - 过去60天当前年度盈利共识预期增长0.5% - 本年度预期盈利增长8% [4] Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) - 参与海水淡化厂和供水系统开发运营 Zacks排名2 - 过去60天当前年度盈利共识预期增长0.6% - 本年度预期盈利增长225.9% [5] Toll Brothers, Inc. (TOL) - 建造单户独立和联排住宅社区 Zacks排名1 - 过去60天当前年度盈利共识预期增长12.2% - 本年度预期盈利增长11% [5]
Why Atmos Energy (ATO) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-03-09 01:46
Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a met ...
Atmos Energy (ATO) Rides on Investments, Expanding Customer Base
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-03-08 00:46
资本支出计划 - Atmos Energy计划进行战略投资以提高天然气管道的安全性和可靠性[1] - 公司拥有强大的资本支出计划,用于提高天然气管道的安全性和可靠性[3] - 公司计划的资本支出中,大部分用于改善其分配和运输系统的安全性和可靠性[3] 工业客户增长 - 公司通过增加工业客户和获得有益的费率结果获益[1][5] - 公司新增了11个新的工业客户,每年将消耗约2.5亿立方英尺的天然气[5] - 工业客户基础的扩大提升了公司的营业收入[5] 竞争环境 - 公司在其服务区域内不会直接面临任何其他天然气的住宅和商业分销商的竞争[6] - 公司必须与其他天然气和替代燃料供应商竞争,以销售给工业客户[6] - 公司还必须与用于空间和水加热以及烹饪市场的能源产品竞争[7]
When Interest Rates Are Cut, 6 Dividend Aristocrats Could Skyrocket
24/7 Wall Street· 2024-02-26 00:45
When Interest Rates Are Cut, 6 Dividend Aristocrats Could Skyrocket ptasha / iStock via Getty Images The Federal Reserve started raising interest rates almost two years ago. While it is likely that we have seen the last of the rate hikes, it could be a long time before the current rates at 5.25%-5.5 % start to come down. Spiking inflation in January at the consumer and producer level put the kibosh on the anticipated March cuts, and while many now point to the summer for a rate cut, a raging stock market, ...
Why Atmos Energy (ATO) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-22 01:46
Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric th ...
4 Gas Distribution Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Industry
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-10 01:06
天然气分配公司概况 - 美国天然气分配公司为数百万美国消费者提供天然气运输服务,控制着地下管道网络,满足客户需求[1] - Sempra Energy (SRE)、Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)、UGI Corporation (UGI)和MDU Resources Group (MDU)等公司在天然气生产量增加的情况下,通过投资基础设施项目,将受益[2] - 天然气分配管道在将天然气从州际和州内传输管道传送到消费者方面起着至关重要的作用,美国的天然气网络拥有近230万英里的地下分配管道[3] 行业趋势和挑战 - 行业主要关注点是基础设施老化和升高的投资成本,竞争对手的清洁能源可能降低对天然气和管道的需求[4] - 美国能源信息管理局(EIA)预计2024年和2025年天然气生产和出口量将增加,对天然气运输公司提供了机会[5] - 新的投资创造了对天然气的需求,随着生产和需求的增加,更多的管道将被需要来安全地传输商品到最终用户[6] 公用事业公司展望 - 利率可能下降对公用事业公司是一个利好,有可能降低资本市场贷款的利率,对基础设施升级和添加可再生能源的计划有积极影响[7] - Zacks行业排名显示天然气分配行业前景疲软,收益预期下调,行业表现不佳[8] 公司投资计划和展望 - Sempra Energy、UGI Corporation、MDU Resources Group和Atmos Energy是值得关注的天然气分配公司,其中三家公司获得Zacks Rank 2(买入)[14] - Sempra Energy计划在2023-2026年投资400亿美元,UGI Corporation计划在2024-2027年投资20亿美元,MDU Resources Group计划在2024年投资6.09亿美元,Atmos Energy计划在2024年投资2.9亿美元[15][16][17][18] - 这些公司的盈利预期和股价表现也受到市场关注,具有一定投资价值[19][20][21][22]