XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF

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54.57

+0.84 (+1.56%)

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Previous Close	53.73
Open	53.74
Bid	0.00 x 1800
Ask	0.00 x 1000
Day's Range	53.57 - 54.86
52 Week Range	47.37 - 57.23
Volume	29,789,613
Avg. Volume	16,108,054

Net Assets	7.65B
NAV	52.68
PE Ratio (TTM)	8.99
Yield	3.44%
YTD Return	2.55%
Beta (3Y Monthly)	0.10
Expense Ratio (net)	0.14%
Inception Date	1998-12-16

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Investor's Business Dailyyesterday
Stocks End Mostly Lower As Indexes Reverse; Dow Jones Escapes With A Gain
Stocks closed mostly lower Friday and well off session highs as the market's rebound earlier in the week turned back into a pumpkin. The Dow Jones industrial average was the only major index higher.
Market Realist2 days ago
How’s Consolidated Edison Doing in Terms of Total Returns?
Consolidated Edison (ED) expects ordinary earnings and dividend growth for the next few years. Its long dividend payment history and stable growth might attract conservative investors. The stock has been lagging this year. So far, it has fallen more than 8%, while the broader utilities have an average gain of 3% for the year.
Market Realist2 days ago
NRG Energy and Its Peers’ Total Returns
So far, NRG Energy (NRG) stock has seen total returns of ~28% in 2018. In comparison, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) has returned 3% during the same period. NRG Energy’s epic ascent has continued in 2018. The stock doubled last year and managed to maintain its strength. NRG Energy stock has risen ~27% in 2018.
Market Realist2 days ago
Consolidated Edison’s Expected Dividend Growth and Payout Ratio
Consolidated Edison (ED) expects to increase its earnings 4% over the next few years, which is in line with the industry average. Analysts are forecasting a 4% dividend increase over the next few years. Consolidated Edison’s management expects the company’s payout ratio to be 60%–70% going forward.
Market Realist2 days ago
How NRG Energy Stock Is Valued Compared to Its Peers
Currently, NRG Energy (NRG) stock is trading at a forward PE multiple of 10x based on its estimated EPS in 2019. In comparison, peers’ average forward PE multiple is close to 13x. NRG Energy stock looks attractively valued considering its lower forward PE multiple compared to peers’ average. Also, NRG Energy seems to be trading at an alluring valuation given the company’s estimated EPS growth of ~19% for 2019.
Market Realist2 days ago
Comparing Consolidated Edison’s Dividend Yield with Its Peers
Consolidated Edison (ED) declared a dividend of $0.715 per share on October 18. It’s expected to pay an annualized dividend of $2.86 for 2018, implying a dividend growth of 3.6% compared to last year. Among the S&P 500 utilities, Consolidated Edison has one of the longest dividend-increasing streaks.
Market Realist2 days ago
Where NRG Energy Stock Might Go from Here
NRG Energy (NRG), one of the most rallied stocks among S&P 500 Utilities (XLU), continues to look strong based on its simple moving average levels. Currently, NRG Energy is trading at $36.86—almost 4% and 16% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. The large premium to both of the support levels indicates strength in the stock. The moving average levels around $35.50 and $31.72 are expected to act as a support for NRG Energy stock in the short term.
Market Realist3 days ago
Is AEP Overvalued Compared to Its Peers?
American Electric Power Company’s (AEP) EV-to-EBITDA multiple is 11.1x. The company’s five-year average EV-to-EBITDA multiple is 9.6x. Currently, American Electric Power is trading at a premium of 15.6% to its historical average.
Market Realist3 days ago
Analyzing AEP’s Performance before Its Third-Quarter Earnings
As of October 17, American Electric Power Company (AEP) has fallen 2.5% YTD (year-to-date). However, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) has risen 1.8% YTD.
Market Realist3 days ago
How NextEra Energy Stock Is Valued before Its Q3 2018 Earnings
NextEra Energy (NEE) stock is trading at a forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of ~21.0x based on its expected EPS for 2019. Its forward PE multiple is higher than its five-year historical average PE valuation of ~20.0x. Utilities typically trade at an average forward PE multiple of ~16.0x. So, NEE stock looks expensive given its historical valuation and its 8.0% estimated earnings growth for 2019.
Market Realist3 days ago
Xcel Energy: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
According to Wall Street analysts’ consensus, Xcel Energy (XEL) stock has a median target price of $49.38—compared to its current market price of $48.27, which indicates a potential upside of 2.3% in a year.
Market Realist3 days ago
Analysts Expect Higher Q3 2018 Earnings from NextEra Energy
As the largest utility by market capitalization, NextEra Energy (NEE) is slated to report its third-quarter results on October 23. Analysts expect NEE to report EPS of $2.13. The company reported EPS of $1.85 in the third quarter of 2017, which indicates earnings growth of ~15.0% year-over-year.
Market Realist4 days ago
Xcel Energy’s Moving Averages and Short Interest
Xcel Energy (XEL) stock is trading at $48.27, which is marginally above its 50-day moving average and 6% above its 200-day moving average level. Both of these levels around $47.90 and $45.63 could act as a support for Xcel Energy stock in the short term. Currently, the company’s RSI (relative strength index) is 56, which indicates that Xcel Energy isn’t in the “overbought” or “oversold” zone.
Market Realist4 days ago
Analyzing Xcel Energy’s Valuation before Its Q3 Earnings
Currently, Xcel Energy (XEL) stock is trading at a forward PE ratio of 19x based on the estimated EPS in 2019. Utilities at large are trading at an average forward PE ratio of 18.5x. Xcel Energy’s five-year historical average PE ratio is ~18x. Xcel Energy looks a little expensive considering its historical valuation and peer’s average valuation. According to analysts’ estimates, Xcel Energy is expecting earnings growth of 5.5% in 2019. Xcel Energy stock appears to be trading at a premium given its relatively slower growth and its next 12-month PE ratio.
Market Realist4 days ago
How Do Wall Street Analysts View AES Stock?
Is There Any Steam Left in AES Stock after Such a Steep Rally? According to the analyst consensus, AES (AES) has a median target price of $14.22 compared to its current market price of $14.84, which indicates a downside of more than 4% for the next 12 months. SCANA (SCG) has a median price target of $39.50, which implies an upside of 2% for the next year.
Market Realist4 days ago
Will Xcel Energy Report Higher Earnings in the Third Quarter?
Xcel Energy (XEL) is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on October 25. Analysts expect Xcel Energy to report an EPS of $0.98 for the quarter ending on September 30. After posting strong earnings in the second quarter, Xcel Energy’s management raised its EPS guidance range from $2.37–$2.47 to $2.41–$2.51.
Market Realist4 days ago
How Is AES’s Implied Volatility Trending?
On October 15, the implied volatility of AES Corporation (AES) stock was 25%, which was higher than its 15-day average volatility of 21%. AES’s average implied volatility in the last few weeks was way higher than that of broader utilities and broader markets. Implied volatility represents investor anxiety. An increase in implied volatility is generally associated with a fall in the stock and vice versa.
Market Realist4 days ago
AES Dominates Peers in Terms of Total Returns This Year
AES (AES) significantly outperformed peers in terms of total returns this year. Including dividends, it returned 41% against broader utilities’ average total return of just 3%. AES’s steep stock rally majorly contributed to its outperformance. Broader markets have returned 4% so far this year.
Market Realist4 days ago
How AES’s Dividend Yield Stacks Up with Peers
AES (AES) declared a per share dividend of $0.13 on October 12. The ex-dividend date for it is October 31, and the dividend will be paid on November 15. AES is currently trading at a dividend yield of 3.6%, marginally higher than utilities’ (XLU) average yield of 3.4%. AES’s recent dividend was an increase of more than 8% considering its dividends in the comparable period last year. In comparison, the industry average annual dividend growth is ~5%.
Market Realist5 days ago
Does AES’s Valuation Look Attractive?
AES Corporation (AES) stock was trading at ~$11.0 early this year. It has had a stupendous rally and has significantly outperformed peers by a huge margin. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), a representative of the S&P 500 Utilities, has risen around 2% so far this year.
Market Realist5 days ago
Is There Any Steam Left in AES Stock after Such a Steep Rally?
AES Corporation (AES), one of the smallest constituents of the Utilities ETF (XLU), has surged more than 35% so far this year, beating peers. The stock is currently trading at its four-year high. Its expansion of renewable energy sources and its recently launched LNG terminal in Central America have driven its stock so far this year.
InvestorPlace5 days ago
7 Best ETFs to Buy Now for Defensive Stocks
With seasonal volatility, rising interest rates, uncertainty over a tariff war with China and fast-approaching mid-term elections all on the minds of investors, the best ETFs to buy now are those that invest in defensive areas of the market.
Market Realist5 days ago
A Look at XLU’s Recent Implied Volatility Trends
The broader markets recently witnessed a significant surge in volatility levels. On October 12, implied volatility in the S&P 500 was ~17%, which is much higher than its 15-day average. In comparison, utilities (XLU) on average saw an implied volatility of 17%. Implied volatility represents investor unease. A rising volatility is generally related to a fall in stock prices.
Market Realist5 days ago
Returns for Utilities Compared to the Broader Markets
Let’s take a look at the returns for utilities so far this year. Utilities (XLU) on average have returned 3%, while the broader markets have returned 5.5%. As we’ve already seen in this series, utility stocks were notably weak early this year, mainly due to the Fed’s aggressive stance on interest rate hikes. Recently, investors took shelter in utilities amid trade war tensions, mainly due to their high yields and stable stock movements.
Market Realist5 days ago
Utilities This Year: A Look at the Leaders and the Laggards
Some of the smallest components of the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) have significantly outperformed utilities at large as well as the broader markets this year. AES Corporation (AES), which is mainly involved in competitive operations, has risen ~34% so far this year. Merchant power stock NRG Energy (NRG), another smaller constituent of XLU, has risen 26% in the same period.