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Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: NextEra Energy (NEE) and Fortis (FTS)

Tipranks - Sun Apr 26, 7:22AM CDT

Companies in the Utilities sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on NextEra Energy (NEE) and Fortis (FTS).

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NextEra Energy (NEE)

In a report released yesterday, Marie Ferguson from Argus Research maintained a Buy rating on NextEra Energy. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $95.28.

According to TipRanks.com, Ferguson is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.8% and a 62.8% success rate. Ferguson covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as American Electric Power, Pinnacle West Capital, and Alliant Energy. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on NextEra Energy is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $98.75, implying a 1.6% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, TipRanks – xAI also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $109.00 price target.

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Fortis (FTS)

In a report released yesterday, Eli Jossen from J.P. Morgan maintained a Sell rating on Fortis, with a price target of C$76.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $56.33.

According to TipRanks.com, Jossen is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 22.4% and a 69.2% success rate. Jossen covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as Waterbridge Infrastructure LLC Class A, Algonquin Power & Utilities, and New Jersey Resources. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for Fortis with a $58.37 average price target, a 3.1% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 9, Bank of America Securities also reiterated a Sell rating on the stock with a $53.00 price target.

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