Portland General Electric's Data Centers, Industry Growth Fuel Stock Upgrade
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KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR) to Overweight with a $52 price target due to strong power demand growth from high-tech and semiconductor industries, and improved earnings from updates to the power cost recovery mechanism. The company is also managing a larger RFP for capacity, which could boost growth. Investors can gain exposure via Series Portfolios Trust InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF (NYSE:SCAP) and VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NASDAQ:CSB).
July 22, 2024 | 5:49 pm
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Investors can gain exposure to Portland General Electric (POR) via VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NASDAQ:CSB).
CSB holds shares of Portland General Electric, and the positive outlook for POR could benefit CSB as well. The ETF may see a short-term positive impact due to the upgrade and improved prospects for POR.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR) to Overweight with a $52 price target due to strong power demand growth from high-tech and semiconductor industries, and improved earnings from updates to the power cost recovery mechanism.
The upgrade to Overweight and the $52 price target from KeyBanc Capital Markets is a strong positive signal for POR. The company's robust power demand growth, improved earnings from updates to the power cost recovery mechanism, and potential growth from a larger RFP for capacity all contribute to a positive short-term outlook.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Investors can gain exposure to Portland General Electric (POR) via Series Portfolios Trust InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF (NYSE:SCAP).
SCAP holds shares of Portland General Electric, and the positive outlook for POR could benefit SCAP as well. The ETF may see a short-term positive impact due to the upgrade and improved prospects for POR.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50