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Analysts’ Top Utilities Picks: Alliant Energy (LNT), Vistra Corp (VST)

Tipranks - Tue Feb 10, 6:10AM CST

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Utilities sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Alliant Energy (LNTResearch Report) and Vistra Corp (VSTResearch Report) with bullish sentiments.

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Alliant Energy (LNT)

UBS analyst William Appicelli reiterated a Buy rating on Alliant Energy today and set a price target of $77.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $66.69.

According to TipRanks.com, Appicelli is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.8% and a 65.3% success rate. Appicelli covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as Constellation Energy Corporation, Public Service Enterprise, and American Electric Power. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Alliant Energy with a $72.00 average price target, representing a 6.6% upside. In a report issued on February 4, Bank of America Securities also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $73.00 price target.

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Vistra Corp (VST)

Goldman Sachs analyst Carly Davenport upgraded Vistra Corp to Buy on February 6 and set a price target of $205.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $149.65.

According to TipRanks.com, Davenport is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 6.8% and a 67.3% success rate. Davenport covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as Public Service Enterprise, Eversource Energy, and WEC Energy Group. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Vistra Corp with a $233.80 average price target, a 55.9% upside from current levels. In a report issued on January 28, TipRanks – Google also downgraded the stock to Buy with a $176.00 price target.

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