XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR® Fund

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50.68

+0.01 (+0.02%)

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Previous Close	50.67
Open	50.49
Bid	50.51 x 1000
Ask	50.73 x 1000
Day's Range	50.30 - 50.86
52 Week Range	47.37 - 57.23
Volume	13,407,493
Avg. Volume	18,989,929

Net Assets	7.13B
NAV	50.52
PE Ratio (TTM)	8.35
Yield	3.47%
YTD Return	-3.34%
Beta (3y)	0.19
Expense Ratio (net)	0.14%
Inception Date	1998-12-16

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Market Realist15 hours ago
What NRG Energy’s Chart Indicators Suggest
Currently, NRG Energy (NRG) stock is trading 8% above its 50-day average and 16% above its 200-day moving average. The stock’s large premium above its key support levels highlights its strength. NRG Energy’s 50-day moving average of ~$29.0 will likely act as a near-term support. NRG Energy is trading at $31.2 as of April 23.
Market Realist17 hours ago
Comparing NRG Energy’s Valuation to Its Peers
Currently, NRG Energy (NRG) is trading at an EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) valuation of ~12x—compared to its five-year historical average valuation of 11x. NRG Energy stock appears to be trading at a premium compared to its historical average.
Market Realist19 hours ago
Will NRG Energy Beat 1Q18 Earnings Estimates?
NRG Energy (NRG), a leading merchant power company, is scheduled to report its 1Q18 earnings on May 3. According to Wall Street analysts, NRG Energy is estimated to report an EPS (earnings per share) of $0.26 for the quarter ending on March 31. In the same quarter last year, the company reported an EPS of -$0.51.
Market Realist21 hours ago
These S&P 500 Utility Stocks Offer the Most Potential Upside
Weekly Review: What Could Power On Utility Stocks? NRG Energy (NRG), the leading merchant power player stock and one of the smallest components of the S&P 500 Utilities Index (XLU), has a mean price target of $36.50 against its current market price of $31.20, which indicates a potential upside of more than 17% for the next 12 months. Deutsche Bank raised NRG’s price target from $40.0 to $44.0 last week.
Market Realist22 hours ago
NextEra Energy Beat 1Q18 Earnings Estimates
NextEra Energy (NEE), the biggest utility by market capitalization in the country, reported its 1Q18 earnings on April 24. The company’s strong performance continued in 1Q18. NextEra Energy reported an adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.94 for the reported quarter and beat consensus estimates. In the same quarter last year, NextEra Energy reported an EPS of $1.75.
Market Realist22 hours ago
These Sectors Drove Industrial Production Higher in March
Are Tax Cuts and Deregulation Boosting Industrial Production? The Federal Reserve released the March industrial production report last week. The report indicated that industrial production rose 0.5% in March as compared to stellar growth of 1.1% in February.
Market Realist23 hours ago
How Top Utilities Are Currently Valued
Dominion Energy (D), the third-biggest utility by market capitalization, appears to be trading at a discounted valuation to its historical average. Dominion Energy is trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 20x, while its five-year average PE multiple is close to 24x.
Market Realist2 days ago
Why Rising Treasury Yields Could Be Bad News for Utility Stocks
Weekly Review: What Could Power On Utility Stocks? As we discussed previously, the ten-year Treasury yield has risen significantly this year and peaked at 3.0% last week, its highest level in the last four years. Rising interest rates are a double whammy for utility investors.
Benzinga2 days ago
3% Treasury Yield Triggers Puzzling Market Reaction
Ten-year U.S. Treasury yields hit 3 percent on Tuesday for the first time since 2014, but the stock market hasn’t initially reacted the way investors might expect. What Happened The 10-year Treasury yield ...
Market Realist2 days ago
What’s Next for Utilities as Treasury Yields Near Historic High?
Treasury yields surged last week on better-than-expected economic data. The ten-year Treasury yield touched 3.0%, which was its highest level since January 2014. The strength in the yields can be seen as negative for stocks, particularly utilities. Utility stocks and Treasury yields generally trade inversely to each other.
MarketWatch3 days ago
PSE&G's plan to replace gas pipes to increase residential bills 2%, add 3,200 jobs
Public Service Electric and Gas Co. said Monday it settled with New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a $1.875 billion plan to replace gas pipes, which will increase residential customer bills by less ...
Market Realist6 days ago
How Xcel Energy’s Dividend Profile Fared
Currently, Xcel Energy (XEL) stock offers a dividend yield of 3.4%, which is much lower than broader utilities’ (XLU) average yield of ~4.2%. Barring a few exceptions, Xcel Energy has always traded at a discounted dividend yield compared to utilities’ average in the last five years. Xcel Energy has raised its dividends per share for the last 15 consecutive years.
Market Realist6 days ago
Analyzing Xcel Energy’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
Currently, Xcel Energy (XEL) stock is trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 20.0x—compared to its five-year historical average of 18x. Xcel Energy stock appears to be trading at a premium to its historical average valuation.
Market Realist6 days ago
Xcel Energy Could Report Higher 1Q18 Earnings
Xcel Energy (XEL) is scheduled to report its 1Q18 earnings on April 26, 2018. According to analysts, Xcel Energy is estimated to report an EPS (earnings per share) of $0.52 for the quarter ending on March 31, 2018. The estimates indicate more than a 10% increase YoY (year-over-year) in the company’s earnings compared to the EPS of $0.47 1Q17.
Market Realist6 days ago
What Analysts Estimate for Dominion Energy
According to the Wall Street analyst consensus, Dominion Energy (D), the third-biggest utility, has an estimated upside of more than 12% for the next 12 months. The company has a mean target price of $74.4 compared to its current market price of $66.1.
Market Realist6 days ago
Where Dominion Energy Stock Might Go from Here
Dominion Energy (D) stock continues to look weak in the near future considering its moving averages. Currently, Dominion Energy is trading 6% lower than its 50-day moving average and 14% lower than its 200-day moving average. The large discount to both of the key moving averages highlights the weakness in the stock. Dominion Energy’s 50-day moving average around $70.6 is expected to act as a resistance for the stock in the near term. It’s currently trading at $66.1.
Market Realist7 days ago
How Dominion Energy Stock Is Valued ahead of 1Q18 Earnings
Dominion Energy (D), the third-largest utility by market capitalization in the S&P 500 Utilities Index (XLU), is trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) valuation multiple of 19x. The stock seems to be trading at a large discount compared to its five-year valuation average of 24x. Duke Energy (DUK) stock, the second-largest utility, is currently trading at a PE multiple of 21x, while renewables titan NextEra Energy (NEE) is trading at a PE multiple of 22x.
Market Realist7 days ago
What Could Impact Dominion Energy’s 1Q18 Earnings?
Analysts expect Richmond-based Dominion Energy (D) to report earnings of $1.06 per share for the quarter ended on March 31, 2018. In the comparable quarter last year, it reported earnings of $0.97 per share. The estimates represent an increase of more than 9% in its per-share earnings year-over-year.
Market Realist7 days ago
How NextEra Energy Stock Is Valued Compared to Its Peers
Broader utilities (XLU) have been on a losing streak for the last few months after peaking in November 2017. NextEra Energy (NEE) is currently trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 22.0x against its five-year historical average PE of 21.0x. Thus, NextEra Energy stock seems to be trading at a premium to its historical average. NextEra Energy stock has rallied more than 5.0% while the broader utilities have corrected 2.0% so far this year.
Market Realist7 days ago
Dominion’s SCANA Deal Looks More Uncertain ahead of 1Q18 Results
Dominion Energy’s (D) ongoing merger with SCANA (SCG) hit another roadblock recently. According to a Bloomberg report dated April 19, 2018, the South Carolina state senate voted to reduce the money SCANA can collect from the ratepayers for a now-abandoned nuclear power project. Dominion Energy had earlier warned it would call off the deal if it’s prevented from recovering nuclear project costs from ratepayers.
Market Realist8 days ago
D, SO, and NEE: Analysts Rate the Top Utility Stocks
According to Wall Street analysts’ estimates, NextEra Energy (NEE), the biggest utility by market capitalization in the country, has a potential upside of more than ~5% going forward. NextEra Energy has a mean target price of $169.1. Currently, NextEra Energy is trading at $160.20.
Market Realist8 days ago
Analysts’ Views on FirstEnergy Stock, Pre-1Q18 Earnings Release
Wall Street analysts’ mean target price for FirstEnergy (FE) is $36.14, whereas its current market price is $34.61, implying a potential upside of ~6% for the stock over the next 12 months. Among the 17 analysts tracking FirstEnergy, eight had recommended “hold,” three had recommended “strong buy,” and six had recommended “buy” as of April 17, 2018. There were no “sell” recommendations.
Market Realist8 days ago
What Do Utilities’ Volatility Trends Indicate?
On April 13, 2018, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLU) implied volatility was 15%—close to its 15-day average. The SPDR S&P 500’s implied volatility was also close to 16%—lower than its 15-day average of 18%.
Market Realist8 days ago
A Look at FirstEnergy’s Indicators and Short Interest
FirstEnergy (FE) stock is currently trading at $34.61, 4% above its 50-day moving average and 7% above its 200-day moving average. This premium highlights its strength. Going forward, its 50-day moving average of ~$33.20 is expected to act as support.
Market Realist8 days ago
Total Returns: Comparing Utilities and Other Sectors
Utilities, the rate sensitives, stumbled in the last few months as the Fed hinted at a faster-than-expected interest rate hike pace in 2018. In the trailing 12 months, utilities at large (XLU) returned -0.5%, while broader markets returned more than 16% during the same period.