Overview Of Value Stocks In The Utilities Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights has identified notable value stocks in the utilities sector based on low P/E multiples. Enel Chile (ENIC), Suburban Propane Partners (SPH), Pampa Energia (PAM), Hawaiian Electric Indus (HE), and TransAlta (TAC) are highlighted for their valuation metrics. ENIC reported increased Q3 EPS and a high dividend yield, though slightly decreased from last quarter. SPH reported a negative EPS and a decreased dividend yield. PAM's EPS decreased compared to Q2, while HE and TAC both reported increased EPS and dividend yields.
November 15, 2023 | 2:38 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Pampa Energia's Q3 EPS decreased compared to Q2, which may concern investors despite its low P/E ratio.
A decrease in EPS could be seen as a negative trend, potentially affecting the stock's attractiveness to value investors.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Suburban Propane Partners reported a negative EPS for the most recent quarter and a decrease in dividend yield from the previous quarter.
Negative earnings and a reduced dividend yield could lead to negative investor sentiment in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Enel Chile reported a 40% increase in Q3 EPS and a high dividend yield, despite a slight decrease from the previous quarter.
The significant increase in EPS and high dividend yield, despite a small decrease, are positive indicators that may attract investors looking for value stocks.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Hawaiian Electric Indus experienced an increase in Q3 EPS and a slight increase in dividend yield, indicating positive performance.
The increase in both EPS and dividend yield could be seen as favorable by investors, potentially leading to a positive short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
TransAlta reported a substantial increase in Q3 EPS and an improved dividend yield, which may attract investors' attention.
The notable increase in EPS and dividend yield are strong indicators of performance, likely to have a positive short-term impact on the stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85