Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Utilities Stocks: Avista (AVA) and Xcel Energy (XEL)
Companies in the Utilities sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Avista (AVA – Research Report) and Xcel Energy (XEL – Research Report).
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Avista (AVA)
In a report released today, Ross Fowler from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Sell rating on Avista, with a price target of $36.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $37.33.
According to TipRanks.com, Fowler is a 5-star analyst with an average return of
The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Sell analyst consensus rating for Avista with a $38.67 average price target.
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Xcel Energy (XEL)
BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker reiterated a Buy rating on Xcel Energy yesterday and set a price target of $87.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $80.85.
According to TipRanks.com, Thalacker is a 5-star analyst with an average return of
Xcel Energy has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $84.45, implying a 5.0% upside from current levels. In a report issued on October 6, Evercore ISI also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock with a $92.00 price target.
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