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AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio as of year-end 2024 totals over 32 gigawatts, including renewable energy (50%), gas (32%), coal (16%), and oil (2%). AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to more than 2.5 million customers.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Dividend Yield: 6.87%</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst Gary Hovis downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and slashed the price target from $10 to $9 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 1, AES announced it has reaffirmed 2025 guidance and long-term growth rate targets.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AES <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0624">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.11%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $48 to $45 on April 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $46 to $44 on April 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 25, Portland Gen Electric posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.13%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ross Fowler reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $37 on Sept. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 9, Avista reached all-party, all issues settlement in Idaho general rate cases.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0624">AVA news</a> </li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) today announced that it has completed construction of the 1,000 MW Bellefield 1 project, under a 15-year contract with Amazon. Bellefield is a two-phase project, with each phase including 500 MW of solar and 500 MW of four-hour battery-based energy storage, for a total of 2,000 MW of installed capacity. Once&nbsp;completed, the 2,000 MW&nbsp;Bellefield project is expected to be the largest solar-plus-storage facility in the United States.&nbsp;
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.43%</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst Gary Hovis downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and cut the price target from $10 to $9 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 1, AES reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and long-term growth rate targets.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AES <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0610">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.25%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ross Fowler reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $37 on Sept. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 9, Avista reached all-party, all issues settlement in Idaho general rate cases.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKH#NYSE">BKH</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.71%</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $67 to $66 on Feb. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $61 to $64 on Aug. 2, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 7, Black Hills posted mixed results for the first quarter.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest BKH <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0610">news </a></li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

Trading in the AES Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is quiet on Tuesday. This comes after last week's sell-off of more than 20%. But a reversal may have started on Friday. There is a good chance the selling ended.
The stock is oversold at support and it formed a bullish engulfing pattern on the chart. These dynamics may result in a rally. This is why we have made it our Stock of the Day.
Oversold means there has been aggressive and emotional selling. The stock has been pushed below what would be its typical or usual trading range.
This will draw buyers into the market. Many trading strategies and styles are built on the concept of reversion to the mean. These buyers will be anticipating a reversal or move higher. Their buying may become a self-fulfilling prophecy and push up the price.
AES is also close to a support level.
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If a stock is trending lower, there are more shares for sale than there are to be bought. At a support level, the dynamic changes. There is enough demand to absorb all of the supply and the price stops heading lower.
Sometimes, stocks reverse and rally after they reach a support level. As you can see on the chart, this is what happened the last two times AES dropped to around $9.70.
On Friday, a bullish engulfing pattern formed on the chart. This could signal a change of leadership from the bears to the bulls.
On Friday morning, it looked like the recent downtrend would continue. The stock opened at a lower price than it closed at on Thursday.
But by the close, the tide had turned. The buyers overpowered the sellers and pushed the price higher. The closing price on Friday was above the opening price on Thursday.
Most volume in a stock typically trades near the open or close. Trading through Thursday's opening and closing prices shows that the buyers were very aggressive. The trading range on Friday &#8220;engulfed&#8221; Thursday's range.
As AES is oversold at support and just had a reversal pattern form on the chart, this means there is a good chance the stock moves higher.
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Stock Of The Day: Has The AES Rally Started?

Argus Research analyst Gary Hovis downgrades AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) from Buy to Hold.

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Argus Research Downgrades AES to Hold

Agreements Bolster AES' Position as the Energy Partner of Choice for Corporate Customers
ARLINGTON, Va., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) today announced that it has entered into two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to support Meta's data centers with 650 MW of solar projects that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market.
In addition to supporting Meta's goals, these projects will provide employment opportunities and economic benefits to communities in Texas and Kansas, creating hundreds of construction jobs and contributing millions in long-term tax revenue to support local schools and counties.
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AES Corp. Enters Into Two Long-Term Power Purchase Agreements To Support Meta's Data Centers With 650 MW Of Solar Projects In Texas And Kansas

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The AES Corporation shares are trading lower after Jefferies downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform.

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgrades AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) from Hold to Underperform and lowers the price target from $10 to $9.

Jefferies Downgrades AES to Underperform, Lowers Price Target to $9

AES's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) short percent of float has risen 45.35% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 40.69 million shares sold short, which is 6.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AES Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747404023_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AES has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AES's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AES's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.06%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around AES?

U.S. utility stocks roared higher on Tuesday, notching fresh highs not seen since late 2024, as investors rotated toward defensive assets while Washington's trade policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">outlook became increasingly muddled.</a>
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) climbed 1.8% during Tuesday trading, pushing the benchmark ETF to levels last seen in early December 2024. 
That gain cemented a 6.3% year-to-date advance, more of any other S&amp;P 500 sector. It outpaced technology stocks by 15 percentage points and the consumer discretionary sector by 18 percentage points.
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<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td>+6.32%</td>
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<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>+3.50%</td>
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<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>+2.24%</td>
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<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>+1.70%</td>
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<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>+1.28%</td>
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<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.86%</td>
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<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>-0.51%</td>
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<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>-2.42%</td>
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<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>-6.05%</td>
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<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>-8.15%</td>
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<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>-11.99%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Utilities Take The Lead</h3>
Still, the utilities sector remains one of the least crowded trades on Wall Street. Despite its 2024 outperformance, the lack of investor interest suggests an underownership of the sector.
In a note shared this week, Bank of America's latest Equity Client Flow Trends showed that utilities were the only sector to post outflows last week when institutional and retail clients alike bought into 10 out of 11 sectors—marking the widest sector participation in 10 months.
Tuesday's rally was driven in part by Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), which jumped 11.87%, brushing off weaker-than-expected first-quarter earnings thanks to an optimistic full-year forecast. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) gained 4.44%, ahead of its earnings release on Wednesday, while AES Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) added 2.49%.
Looking at the 2025 performance, NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) leads the utilities sector with a 31.4% YTD gain, followed by Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>), up 25.6%, and Exelon Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>), which has surged 24.5%.
Tuesday's market backdrop was shaped by fresh uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade relations. During a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump floated the idea of renegotiating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and claimed China is eager to return to the negotiating table due to its economic weakness.
Trump said talks with China would happen &#8220;at the right time,&#8221; adding that the U.S. was not obligated to finalize any deals.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Steady For Now, But All Eyes on Powell</h3>
Attention now turns to Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, where economists broadly expect the central bank to hold interest rates steady at the 4.25%-4.5% range.
There's a 97% probability that the Fed will make no changes to policy in May, according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool. 
Yet, markets are already looking ahead to potential rate cuts. Fed futures pricing implies a 31% chance of a 25-basis-point cut in June and 78% by July. By year-end, there's an 82% chance the Fed will have delivered three rate cuts.
The post-decision press conference is expected to focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's response to political pressure, particularly after Trump's public calls for lower rates, which have reignited concerns about the central bank's independence.
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AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) affirms FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $2.10-$2.26 to $2.10-$2.26 vs $2.15 analyst estimate..

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AES Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $2.10-$2.26 vs $2.15 Est

AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.46 by 41.3 percent. This is a 46 percent decrease over earnings of $0.50 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.93 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.10 billion by 5.66 percent. This is a 5.15 percent decrease over sales of $3.08 billion the same period last year.

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Reported Yesterday, AES Q1 Adj. EPS $0.27 Misses $0.46 Estimate, Sales $2.93B Miss $3.10B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Franklin Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $1.98 billion. 
• Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABR#NYSE">ABR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $79.89 million. 
• American Axle &amp; Mfg Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXL#NYSE">AXL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $1.43 billion. 
• Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.83 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion. 
• Madison Square Garden (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.30 per share on revenue of $427.39 million. 
• United States Cellular (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $925.42 million. 
• Telephone and Data Sys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $1.19 billion. 
• FuboTV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $415.45 million. 
• Terex (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEX#NYSE">TEX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $1.25 billion. 
• WisdomTree (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WT#NYSE">WT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $108.98 million. 
• Criteo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRTO#NASDAQ">CRTO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $260.12 million. 
• Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $526.63 million. 
• Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.40 per share on revenue of $1.70 billion. 
• Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NYSE">BEPC</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $2.16 billion. 
• SES AI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SES#NYSE">SES</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $351.00 million. 
• Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLGT#NASDAQ">FLGT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.18 per share on revenue of $71.26 million. 
• Perella Weinberg (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWP#NASDAQ">PWP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $205.52 million. 
• Fluor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $4.18 billion. 
• Brookfield Bus Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBU#NYSE">BBU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Atmus Filtration Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATMU#NYSE">ATMU</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.59 per share on revenue of $421.40 million. 
• nVent Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVT#NYSE">NVT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $790.29 million. 
• Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $522.45 million. 
• Westlake Chemical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLKP#NYSE">WLKP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $295.59 million. 
• Xenia Hotels &amp; Resorts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XHR#NYSE">XHR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $273.46 million. 
• AirSculpt Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRS#NASDAQ">AIRS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $39.25 million. 
• City Office REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIO#NYSE">CIO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $42.20 million. 
• Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOUT#NASDAQ">JOUT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $168.05 million. 
• AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $3.10 billion. 
• Patria Investments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAX#NASDAQ">PAX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $85.63 million. 
• Cboe Global Markets (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#BATS">CBOE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.36 per share on revenue of $559.99 million. 
• T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.13 per share on revenue of $1.78 billion. 
• Eaton Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.71 per share on revenue of $6.25 billion. 
• Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.96 per share on revenue of $4.64 billion. 
• Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $2.95 billion. 
• Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.18 per share on revenue of $48.08 billion. 
• MISTRAS Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MG#NYSE">MG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $9.68 billion. 
• ING Groep (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ING#NYSE">ING</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Shell (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $79.13 billion. 
• IES Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>) is projected to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Magna International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGA#NYSE">MGA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $9.73 billion. 
• Piper Sandler (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.85 per share on revenue of $367.73 million. 
• Proto Labs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRLB#NYSE">PRLB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $123.71 million. 
• Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $6.35 per share on revenue of $60.39 billion. 
• BrightSpring Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTSG#NASDAQ">BTSG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $2.74 billion. 
• Amneal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRX#NASDAQ">AMRX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $715.49 million. 
• DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $3.04 billion. 
• inTest (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTT#AMEX">INTT</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $28.07 million. 
• Butterfly Network (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFLY#NYSE">BFLY</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $21.16 million. 
• Interface (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TILE#NASDAQ">TILE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $297.11 million. 
• Vince Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNCE#NYSE">VNCE</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $72.98 million. 
• NatWest Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWG#NYSE">NWG</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• AdvanSix (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASIX#NYSE">ASIX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $347.25 million. 
• Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.70 per share on revenue of $86.09 billion. 
• Brookfield Business (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBUC#NYSE">BBUC</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
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Earnings Scheduled For May 2, 2025

Strategic&nbsp;Accomplishments
<ul>
<li>PPA backlog of 11.7 GW, including 5.3 GW under construction
<ul>
<li>Completed the construction of 643 MW of energy storage and solar; on track to add a total of 3.2&nbsp;GW of new projects to operations in full year 2025</li>
<li>Signed or awarded new long-term&nbsp;PPAs for 443 MW of solar and energy storage</li>
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</li>
<li>Received final regulatory approval for the 170 MW Crossvine solar-plus-storage project at AES Indiana</li>
<li>With the sale of a minority stake in the AES Global Insurance Company (AGIC) for $450 million, achieved full year 2025 asset sale proceeds target of $400 to $500 million</li>
<li>To fund the substantial growth at AES Ohio, closed on the sale of an approximate 30% indirect equity interest to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), with subsequent upgrade in credit ratings at AES Ohio</li>
<li>Reaffirming 2025 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA1 of $2,650 to $2,850 million
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<li>Reaffirming annualized growth target of 5% to 7% through 2027, off a base of 2023 guidance</li>
<li>Reaffirming expectation for 2025 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes1,2 of $3,950 to $4,350 million</li>
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<li>Reaffirming 2025 guidance for Adjusted EPS3 of $2.10 to $2.26
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<li>Reaffirming annualized growth target of 7% to 9% through 2025, off a base of 2020 and 7% to 9% through 2027, off a base of 2023 guidance</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

AES Announces It Has Reaffirmed 2025 Guidance And Long-Term Growth Rate Targets

AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Friday, 2025-05-02. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect AES to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46.
Anticipation surrounds AES's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.19, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at AES's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>0.37</td>
<td>0.34</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>-10.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746111674_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>AES Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of AES were trading at $9.8241 as of April 30. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 45.18%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on AES</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on AES.
The consensus rating for AES is Outperform, based on 6 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $12.33, there's a potential 25.51% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and Ormat Technologies, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Ormat Technologies, with an average 1-year price target of $80.0, suggesting a potential 714.32% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peers Comparative Analysis Summary</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for and Ormat Technologies are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>AES</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-0.20%</td>
<td>$420M</td>
<td>16.15%</td>
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<td>Ormat Technologies</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
<td>$73.56M</td>
<td>1.70%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
AES is positioned at the top for Revenue Growth with a slight negative growth compared to peers. In terms of Gross Profit, AES leads with a higher figure. However, for Return on Equity, AES is also ahead with a stronger percentage.
<h3>All You Need to Know About AES</h3>
AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio as of year-end 2024 totals over 32 gigawatts, including renewable energy (50%), gas (32%), coal (16%), and oil (2%). AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to more than 2.5 million customers.
<h3>AES: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, AES faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.2% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Utilities sector.
Net Margin: AES's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 18.91%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): AES's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 16.15%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): AES's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.15%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: AES's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 7.96. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AES/earnings">To track all earnings releases for AES visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AES's Earnings: A Preview

JP Morgan analyst Richard Sunderland maintains AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $16 to $14.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on AES, Lowers Price Target to $14

AES's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 28.15 million shares sold short, which is 4.55% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.26 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>AES Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744916425_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AES has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AES's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AES's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.25%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into AES's Recent Short Interest

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.28%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $16 to $15 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $11 to $13 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: The AES will host a conference call on Friday, May 2, to review its first quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0410">latest AES news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.94%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and slashed the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Avista will hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday, May 7.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AVA <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0410">news </a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.85%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $45 to $44 on Nov. 14, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $36 to $43 on Aug. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 3, NW Natural Holdings named Justin B. Palfreyman as new CEO.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest NWN <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0410">news </a></li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney downgraded the rating for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) from Buy to Neutral and cut the price target from $11 to $9. Ford shares closed at $9.50 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/F/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $15 to $10. AES shares closed at $11.14 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Sunderland downgraded the rating for Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $50 to $44. Portland Gen Electric shares closed at $42.28 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/POR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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