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UGI Corp is an American holding company that, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the transport and marketing of energy and related services. Its segments include AmeriGas Propane, UGI International, Midstream & Marketing and UGI Utilities. The AmeriGas Propane segment consists of the propane distribution business. The UGI International segment consists of LPG distribution businesses. The Midstream & Marketing segment consists of energy-related businesses. The UGI Utilities segment consists of the regulated natural gas and electric distribution. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the UGI International segment.

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<p>Jefferies  analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith   initiates coverage on UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $28.</p>


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UGI shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected FY24 adjusted EPS results.

<p><strong>UGI</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 04:30 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>UGI beat estimated earnings by 45.0%, reporting an EPS of $-0.16 versus an estimate of $-0.29.</p>
<p>Revenue was down $162.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.12 in the previous quarter, leading to a 4.0% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at UGI's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
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<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>-0.06</td>
<td>1.64</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>-0.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>1.97</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>0.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.73B</td>
<td>3.07B</td>
<td>2.67B</td>
<td>1.92B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.38B</td>
<td>2.47B</td>
<td>2.12B</td>
<td>1.40B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for UGI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UGI/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


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Earnings Breakdown: UGI Q4

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UGI Corp Sees FY25 Adj. EPS $2.75-$3.05

<p>UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.06 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.94 by 4.08 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $7.21 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $8.45 billion by 14.64 percent.</p>


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UGI FY 2024 Adj EPS $3.06 Beats $2.94 Estimate, Sales $7.21B Miss $8.45B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
<p>• Vestis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $690.99 million. </p>
<p>• Nano X Imaging (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNOX#NASDAQ">NNOX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $3.53 million. </p>
<p>• Warner Music Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMG#NASDAQ">WMG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $1.60 billion. </p>
<p>• Construction Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $538.05 million. </p>
<p>• Cerence (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRNC#NASDAQ">CRNC</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.38 per share on revenue of $47.65 million. </p>
<p>• BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.93 per share on revenue of $5.11 billion. </p>
<p>• Ituran Location &amp; Control (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITRN#NASDAQ">ITRN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $85.44 million. </p>
<p>• Baozun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZUN#NASDAQ">BZUN</a>) is projected to report earnings for its third quarter. </p>
<p>• Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCVL#NASDAQ">SCVL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $316.23 million. </p>
<p>• Atkore (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.47 per share on revenue of $748.32 million. </p>
<p>• iQIYI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $1.02 billion. </p>
<p>• GreenTree Hospitality Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHG#NYSE">GHG</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. </p>
<p>• PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.82 per share on revenue of $14.47 billion. </p>
<p>• Deere (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.87 per share on revenue of $9.35 billion. </p>
<p>• KE Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEKE#NYSE">BEKE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $3.23 billion. </p>
<p>• Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.35 per share on revenue of $4.69 billion. </p>
<p>• Yunji (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YJ#NASDAQ">YJ</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. </p>
<p>• Evogene (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGN#NASDAQ">EVGN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.01 per share on revenue of $2.85 million. </p>
<p>• Lotus Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOT#NASDAQ">LOT</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. </p>
<p>• RealReal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#NASDAQ">REAL</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. </p>
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
<p>• Copart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRT#NASDAQ">CPRT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion. </p>
<p>• UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.29 per share on revenue of $1.65 billion. </p>
<p>• Matthews International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $440.46 million. </p>
<p>• Gap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $3.81 billion. </p>
<p>• Logility Supply Chain (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGTY#NASDAQ">LGTY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $25.93 million. </p>
<p>• Elastic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $354.28 million. </p>
<p>• Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $5.15 billion. </p>
<p>• NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $1.64 billion. </p>
<p>• Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.36 per share on revenue of $3.14 billion. </p>
<p>• Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEOS#NASDAQ">GEOS</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. </p>
<p>• Natural Grocers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGVC#NYSE">NGVC</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. </p>
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Earnings Scheduled For November 21, 2024

<p>UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2024-11-21. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.</p>
<p>Analysts are estimating that UGI will report an <strong>earnings per share</strong> (EPS) of $-0.29.</p>
<p>Investors in UGI are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.</p>
<p>It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.</p>
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.12, leading to a 3.86% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at UGI's past performance and the resulting price change:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>-0.06</td>
<td>1.64</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>-0.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>1.97</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>0.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Price Change %</strong></td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
<td>13.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732118542_0.png" alt="eps graph" /></p>
<h3>Performance of UGI Shares</h3>
<p>Shares of UGI were trading at $24.37 as of November 19. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 10.62%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. </p>
<h3>Analyst Insights on UGI</h3>
<p>Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on UGI.</p>
<p>A total of 1 analyst ratings have been received for UGI, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $27.0, suggesting a potential 10.79% upside.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
<p>In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of New Jersey Resources, National Fuel Gas and Southwest Gas Hldgs, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.</p>
<ul>
<li>New Jersey Resources received a Neutral consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $49.0, implying a potential 101.07% upside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for National Fuel Gas, with an average 1-year price target of $63.0, implying a potential 158.51% upside.</li>
<li>Southwest Gas Hldgs is maintaining an Neutral status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $78.0, indicating a potential 220.07% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Overview of Peer Analysis</h3>
<p>In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for New Jersey Resources, National Fuel Gas and Southwest Gas Hldgs are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UGI</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-16.82%</td>
<td>$741M</td>
<td>-1.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>New Jersey Resources</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.38%</td>
<td>$55.19M</td>
<td>-0.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>National Fuel Gas</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-10.87%</td>
<td>$170.46M</td>
<td>-5.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Gas Hldgs</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-7.72%</td>
<td>$191.13M</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>Key Takeaway:</p>
<p>UGI is positioned in the middle among its peers for revenue growth, with a negative growth rate. It ranks at the bottom for gross profit, indicating lower profitability compared to others. In terms of return on equity, UGI is also at the bottom, showing a negative percentage. Overall, UGI's performance is relatively weaker compared to its peers in these key financial metrics.</p>
<h3>About UGI</h3>
<p>UGI Corp is an American holding company that, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the transport and marketing of energy and related services. Its segments include AmeriGas Propane, UGI International, Midstream &amp; Marketing and UGI Utilities. The AmeriGas Propane segment consists of the propane distribution business. The UGI International segment consists of LPG distribution businesses. The Midstream &amp; Marketing segment consists of energy-related businesses. The UGI Utilities segment consists of the regulated natural gas and electric distribution. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the UGI International segment.</p>
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of UGI</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> UGI's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately <strong>-16.82%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Utilities sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-3.48%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> UGI's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-1.03%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> UGI's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-0.31%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> UGI's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of <b>1.48</b>, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UGI/earnings"><strong>To track all earnings releases for UGI visit their earnings calendar on our site.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Earnings Outlook For UGI

<p>UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2024-11-21. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.</p>
<p>Analysts expect UGI to report an <strong>earnings per share</strong> (EPS) of $-0.29.</p>
<p>The announcement from UGI is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.</p>
<p>It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.</p>
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
<p>During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.12, leading to a 3.86% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732114966_0.png" alt="eps graph" /></p>
<h3>Performance of UGI Shares</h3>
<p>Shares of UGI were trading at $24.37 as of November 19. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 11.67%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. </p>
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on UGI</h3>
<p>For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding UGI.</p>
<p>The consensus rating for UGI is Neutral, based on 1 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $27.0, there's a potential 10.79% upside.</p>
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
<p>The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of New Jersey Resources, National Fuel Gas and Southwest Gas Hldgs, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.</p>
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for New Jersey Resources, with an average 1-year price target of $49.0, suggesting a potential 101.07% upside.</li>
<li>National Fuel Gas is maintaining an Neutral status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $63.0, indicating a potential 158.51% upside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Southwest Gas Hldgs, with an average 1-year price target of $78.0, implying a potential 220.07% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
<p>The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for New Jersey Resources, National Fuel Gas and Southwest Gas Hldgs, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UGI</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-16.82%</td>
<td>$741M</td>
<td>-1.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>New Jersey Resources</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.38%</td>
<td>$55.19M</td>
<td>-0.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>National Fuel Gas</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-10.87%</td>
<td>$170.46M</td>
<td>-5.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Gas Hldgs</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-7.72%</td>
<td>$191.13M</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>Key Takeaway:</p>
<p>UGI ranks in the middle among its peers for revenue growth, with a negative growth rate. It ranks at the bottom for gross profit, with the lowest figure. In terms of return on equity, UGI also ranks at the bottom, with a negative percentage. Overall, UGI's performance is weaker compared to its peers in these key financial metrics.</p>
<h3>About UGI</h3>
<p>UGI Corp is an American holding company that, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the transport and marketing of energy and related services. Its segments include AmeriGas Propane, UGI International, Midstream &amp; Marketing and UGI Utilities. The AmeriGas Propane segment consists of the propane distribution business. The UGI International segment consists of LPG distribution businesses. The Midstream &amp; Marketing segment consists of energy-related businesses. The UGI Utilities segment consists of the regulated natural gas and electric distribution. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the UGI International segment.</p>
<h3>Breaking Down UGI's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.</p>
<p><strong>Negative Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining UGI's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-16.82%</strong> in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Utilities sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> UGI's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-3.48%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> UGI's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-1.03%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> UGI's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-0.31%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a high debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>1.48</strong>, UGI faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UGI/earnings"><strong>To track all earnings releases for UGI visit their earnings calendar on our site.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


UGI's Earnings: A Preview

<p>Wells Fargo  analyst Sarah Akers   maintains UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $26 to $27.</p>


Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on UGI, Raises Price Target to $27

<p>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>.</p>
<p>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>.</p>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 6.27%</li>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo </strong>analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $28 to $27 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $26 to $27 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Sept. 30, UGI appointed Melanie Ruiz and David Bingenheimer as directors of UGI Corporation, effective Nov. 1.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 5.11%</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li><strong>Guggenheim </strong>analyst Shahriar Pourrezza upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $34 on Jan. 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News: </strong>Avista will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Wednesday, Nov. 6.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest AVA news.</a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>)</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield: </strong>4.48%</li>
<li><strong>BMO Capital </strong>analyst James Thalacker maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $70 to $74 on Oct. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Paul Fremont maintained an Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $62 to $73 on Oct. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News: </strong>On Sept. 30, Eversource Energy completed the exit of offshore wind business.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Utilities Care Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields

<p>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>.</p>
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<p>Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>UGI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 6.39%</li>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo </strong>analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $28 to $27 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $26 to $27 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Aug. 7, UGI posted a profit for the third quarter.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEN#NYSE">CWEN</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 5.88%</li>
<li><strong>Morgan Stanley </strong>analyst Robert Kad upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $25 to $36 on July 31. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%</li>
<li><strong>RBC Capital </strong>analyst Shelby Tucker maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $26 to $25 on Feb. 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Aug. 1, Clearway Energy posted a decline in second-quarter sales.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the t<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent091324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">rend in CWEN stock. </a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Dominion Energy, Inc. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>)</h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 4.67%</li>
<li><strong>BMO Capital </strong>analyst James Thalacker maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $53 to $57 on Aug. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li><strong>B of A Securities </strong>analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $43 to $54 on May 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Aug. 1, Dominion Energy reported second-quarter FY24 revenue of $3.486 billion, missing the consensus of $3.729 billion.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent091324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in D shares</a>. </li>
</ul>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Utilities Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields

<p>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>.</p>
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<p>Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AY#NASDAQ">AY</a>)</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 8.04%</li>
<li><strong>Seaport Global </strong>analyst Angie Storozynski downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on May 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li><strong>BMO Capital </strong>analyst James Thalacker maintained a Market Perform rating and boosted the price target from $20 to $23 on May 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Aug. 1, Atlantica Sustainable posted better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AY news</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>UGI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 6.16%</li>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo </strong>analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $28 to $27 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $26 to $27 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Aug. 7, UGI posted a profit for the third quarter.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in UGI stock.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Avista Corporation </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 4.97%</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li><strong>Guggenheim </strong>analyst Shahriar Pourreza upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $34 on Jan. 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Aug. 7, Avista posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in AVA shares.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

UGI Continues To Expect FY24 Adjusted EPS Guidance Range Of $2.70 - $3.00, Est $2.93

<p>UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.06) by 200 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $1.380 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.731 billion by 20.28 percent.  This is a 16.82 percent decrease over sales of $1.659 billion the same period last year.</p>


UGI Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.06 Beats $(0.06) Estimate, Sales $1.380B Miss $1.731B Estimate

<p>During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, even when markets are at all-time highs, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks.</p>
<p>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>. </p>
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<p>Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AY#NASDAQ">AY</a>)</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 8.07%</li>
<li><strong>Seaport Global </strong>analyst Angie Storozynski downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on May 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li><strong>BMO Capital </strong>analyst James Thalacker maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $20 to $23 on May 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On May 28, the company announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Energy Capital Partners.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">alerted to latest AY news</a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>UGI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>)</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 6.16%</li>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo </strong>analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $28 to $27 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $26 to $27 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> UGI is scheduled to announce the results of its third fiscal quarter earnings after the closing bell on Aug. 7.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro's charting tool</a> helped identify the trend in UGI's stock.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Avista Corporation </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 5.17%</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li><strong>Guggenheim </strong>analyst Shahriar Pourreza upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $34 on Jan. 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> Avista is expected to hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter results on Wednesday, Aug. 7.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's signals feature notified of a potential <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in AVA's shares</a>.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Say Hold These 3 Utilities Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

<p><strong>Primo Water Corporation</strong>&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/prmw#NYSE">PRMW</a>) rising earnings estimates and organic customer growth make it a great investment in the utility sector. The increasing water demand will also boost the company&#39;s performance.</p>
<p>Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Let&#39;s look at the factors that are driving the stock.</p>
<h3>Growth Projections</h3>
<p>The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PRMW&#39;s 2024 and 2025 earnings per share increased nearly 8% and 2.8%, respectively, in the last 60 days.</p>
<p>The company&#39;s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 15.47%.</p>
<h3>Surprise History, Dividend Details &amp; Share Repurchase</h3>
<p>Primo Water has a positive earnings surprise history. Its trailing four-quarter earnings surprise is 3.18%, on average.</p>
<p>The company has consistently paid shareholders a cash dividend on its common stock since 2014. It increased its dividend 13 times in the past five years, and its payout has grown 9.72% over the same period. Its current dividend yield is 1.71%, which is better than the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite&#39;s yield of 1.61%.</p>
<p>The company is also repurchasing its shares to increase shareholders&#39; value. It plans to repurchase shares worth $75 million in 2024 and has already purchased shares worth $9 million.</p>
<h3>Liquidity</h3>
<p>PRMW&#39;s current ratio is 2.13, better than the industry average of 1.11. The current ratio, being greater than one, indicates the company has enough short-term assets to meet its short-term obligations.</p>
<h3>Investments</h3>
<p>PRMW is making continuous investments to improve its infrastructure. The company invested $437.7 million between 2021 and 2023. It aims to invest $153.4 million in 2024.</p>
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
<p>Shares of Primo Water have gained 16.9% in the past three months compared with the industry&#39;s 1.1% growth.</p>
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<h3>Other Stocks to Consider</h3>
<p>Other top-ranked stocks in the industry are <strong>California Water Service Group </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cwt#NYSE">CWT</a>), <strong>UGI Corporation</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ugi#NYSE">UGI</a>) and <strong>Fortis Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fts#NYSE">FTS</a>). California Water Service Group currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) while UGI and Fortis&nbsp; currently carry a Zacks Rank of 2.</p>
<p>California Water delivered an average earnings surprise of 85.16% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for 2024 earnings indicates year-on-year growth of 246.15%.</p>
<p>UGI delivered an average earnings surprise of 19.13% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for earnings for 2024 and 2025 has gone up 0.69% and 0.32% respectively, in the last 90 days.</p>
<p>Fortis delivered an average earnings surprise of 4.17% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for 2024 and 2025 indicates year-over-year growth of 2.19% and 2.66%, respectively.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2297345/reasons-to-add-primo-water-prmw-to-your-portfolio-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|rank_focused-2297345">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


PRMW

Reasons to Add Primo Water to Your Portfolio Now

<p><strong>Atmos Energy Corporation</strong>&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ato#NYSE">ATO</a>) continuous capital investments to increase the safety and reliability of its natural gas pipelines help enhance its performance. The company&#39;s expansion into renewable natural gas will boost its performance even further.</p>
<p>Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Let&#39;s look at the factors that are driving the stock.</p>
<h3>Growth Projections</h3>
<p>The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATO&#39;s fiscal 2024 and 2025 earnings per share increased 1.82% and 0.99%, respectively, in the last 60 days.</p>
<p>The consensus estimate for 2024 and 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 9.39% and 11.32%, respectively.</p>
<p>The long-term (three to five years) earnings growth of the company is pinned at 7%.</p>
<h3>Surprise History &amp; Dividend Details</h3>
<p>Atmos Energy has a positive earnings surprise history. Its trailing four-quarter earnings surprise is 3.3%, on average.</p>
<p>The company has been rewarding its shareholders through consistent increases in annual dividend rates for 40 consecutive years. It has consistently paid shareholders a cash dividend on its common stock since 1995. The current dividend yield of the company is 2.8%, which is better than the Zacks S&amp;P 500 Composite&#39;s yield of 1.61%.</p>
<h3>Leverage</h3>
<p>Atmos Energy&#39;s debt to capital at the end of second-quarter fiscal 2024 was 39.31%, which compared favorably with its industry average of 44.91%. The reduced leverage signifies that the interest costs are lower and the company is using a smaller percentage of borrowed capital than its peers to run its operation.</p>
<h3>Liquidity</h3>
<p>ATO&#39;s current ratio is 1.36, better than the industry average of 0.69. The current ratio, being greater than one, indicates the company has enough short-term assets to meet its short-term obligations.</p>
<h3>Investments &amp; Customer Additions</h3>
<p>The company plans to invest $3.1 billion during fiscal 2024 and approximately $17 billion till fiscal 2028, majorly to increase its safety and reliability. It aims to replace miles of old transmission and distribution lines over the next five years to make its systems more reliable and reduce methane emissions by 50% by 2035 from the 2017 levels. These investments will help deliver natural gas to consumers safely, improve customers&#39; experience, and provide environmental and operational benefits to the company.</p>
<p>Atmos Energy&#39;s regulated and reliable operations generate a relatively stable and growing income. The company expects strong industrial and commercial customer growth. Commercial customer growth remained solid with more than 2,000 commercial customers connecting to the system during the first half of the fiscal 2024.</p>
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
<p>Shares of Atmos Energy have gained 0.1% in the past month against the industry&#39;s 1.9% decline.</p>
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<h3>Other Stocks to Consider</h3>
<p>Some other top-ranked stocks in the industry are <strong>NewJersey Resources Corporation</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/njr#NYSE">NJR</a>), <strong>UGI Corporation</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ugi#NYSE">UGI</a>), and <strong>Fortis Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fts#NYSE">FTS</a>). Each of these stocks currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.</p>
<p>NewJersey Resources has delivered an average earnings surprise of 107.41% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for fiscal 2024 indicates year-over-year growth of 9.7%.</p>
<p>UGI has delivered an average earnings surprise of 19.13% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for earnings for 2024 and 2025 has gone up 0.69% and 0.32%, respectively, in the last 90 days.</p>
<p>Fortis has delivered an average earnings surprise of 4.17% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for 2024 and 2025 indicates year-over-year growth of 2.19% and 2.66%, respectively.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2296961/reasons-to-add-atmos-energy-ato-to-your-portfolio-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|rank_focused-2296961">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


Reasons to Add Atmos Energy to Your Portfolio Now

<p>During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, even when markets are at all-time highs, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks.</p>
<p>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>.</p>
<p>Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting our <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>.</p>
<p>Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AY#NYSE">AY</a>)</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 8.10%</li>
<li><strong>Seaport Global </strong>analyst Angie Storozynski downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on May 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li><strong>BMO Capital </strong>analyst James Thalacker maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $20 to $23 on May 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On May 28, the company announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Energy Capital Partners.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AY's news</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>UGI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>)</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 6.79%</li>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo </strong>analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $28 to $27 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $26 to $27 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On June 11, UGI subsidiaries commenced an offer to purchase for cash up to $450 million of the offerors&#8217; 5.500% senior notes due 2025.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's charting tool helped identify the trend in UGI's stock.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Avista Corporation </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
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<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 5.58%</li>
<li><strong>Mizuho </strong>analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li><strong>Guggenheim </strong>analyst ShahriarPourrezaupgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $34 on Jan. 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On May 1, Avista posted better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's signals feature notified of a potential breakout in Avista's shares.</li>
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<p><strong>New Jersey Resources </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/njr#NYSE">NJR</a>) continues to benefit from its infrastructure upgrades that help serve its expanding customer base more efficiently. Given its earnings growth opportunities and strong return on equity (ROE), NJR makes for a solid investment option in the utility sector.<br />
Let&#39;s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.</p>
<h3>Growth Projections &amp; Surprise History</h3>
<p>The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2024 earnings per share has moved up 1.7% in the past 90 days to $2.94.<br />
New Jersey Resources delivered an average earnings surprise of 107.4% in the last four quarters.</p>
<h3>Return on Equity</h3>
<p>ROE indicates how efficiently a company has been utilizing the funds to generate higher returns. Currently, New Jersey Resources&#39; ROE is 12.16%, higher than the industry&#39;s average of 9.7%. This indicates that the company has been utilizing the funds more constructively than its peers in the utility gas distribution industry.</p>
<h3>Dividend Growth</h3>
<p>NJR has been increasing shareholders&#39; value by paying dividends. Currently, its quarterly dividend is 42 cents per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $1.68 per share, up 7.7% from the previous figure of $1.56. The company&#39;s current dividend yield is 3.99%, better than the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite&#39;s 1.29%.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Systematic Investments &amp; Customer Growth</h3>
<p>New Jersey Resources makes consistent investments to upgrade and maintain its existing infrastructure. The idea is to provide reliable services to its customers around the clock. The company expects capital investments to be in the range of $619-$754 million and $578-$742 million for fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025, respectively.<br />
The company added 4,058 new customers during the first six months of fiscal 2024, compared with 4,064 in the same period of fiscal 2023. It expects these new customers to contribute nearly $3.4 million of incremental utility gross margin on an annualized basis.</p>
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
<p>In the past three months, shares of the company have risen 2% compared with the sector&#39;s 1.4% growth.</p>
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Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</p>
<h3>Other Stocks to Consider</h3>
<p>A few other top-ranked stocks from the same industry are <strong>Atmos Energy</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ato#NYSE">ATO</a>), <strong>MDU Resources </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mdu#NYSE">MDU</a>) and <strong>UGI Corporation</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ugi#NYSE">UGI</a>), each holding a Zacks Rank #2 at present.<br />
ATO&#39;s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATO&#39;s fiscal 2024 EPS indicates year-over-year growth of 10.2%.<br />
MDU&#39;s long-term earnings growth rate is 6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MDU&#39;s 2024 EPS indicates a year-over-year increase of 3.3%.<br />
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for UGI&#39;s fiscal 2024 EPS indicates a year-over-year improvement of 2.8%. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 19.1% in the last four quarters.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2288953/reasons-to-add-new-jersey-resources-njr-to-your-portfolio-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|rank_focused-2288953">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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