Utility Roundup
Clearway Guides Higher, Bracing for Hurricane Florence
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 18, 2018
The Carolinas and Virginia are dealing with the aftermath of of Hurricane Florence. The storm’s high winds and flooding are certain to test the resiliency of regional essential service networks.
Q2 Results All In: Here’s News to Use
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 14, 2018
All Conrad’s Utility Investor Portfolio companies have now reported calendar second quarter results and updated their guidance, and all but TerraForm Power (NSDQ: TERP) are highlighted in the August issue Utility Report Card.
Q2 Early Reporters: Key Takeaways So Far
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 28, 2018
More than 20 Conrad’s Utility Investor coverage universe companies have reported second quarter earnings, along with updated guidance. My comments along with updated advice, payout ratios and Quality Grades are highlighted in the Utility Report Card.
More Utility M&A
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 15, 2018
Just three days after beating a US Department of Justice lawsuit, Conservative Holding AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) has closed its merger with Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX). The combined company will now attempt to do what fellow Portfolio recommendation Comcast Corp (NSDQ: CMCSA) has so successfully with NBC Universal the past four years.
Yieldcos’ Reboot Hits a New Gear
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 2, 2018
The seven yieldcos we track in the Utility Report Card are up roughly 5 percent since the February 9 Income Insights. That’s when I highlighted the sector’s bullish reboot, thanks to a mass turnover of sponsors.
Last Notes on Q1 Numbers
By
Roger S. Conrad on
May. 19, 2018
A half dozen coverage universe companies have yet to report for Q1, but readers can now check out earnings commentary for 195 other essential services providers, as well as payout ratios, updated advice and Quality Grades in the Utility Report Card.
Post-Issue Earnings Edition
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2018
Another quarter of the companies in our coverage universe have reported calendar first quarter earnings. The Utility Report Card has our updated comments on the results, as well as payout ratios, Quality Grades, trading advice and other information.
Pre-Issue Earnings Edition
By
Roger S. Conrad on
May. 1, 2018
Nearly four-dozen companies in our coverage universe have reported their calendar first quarter earnings since our last Utility Roundup. See the Utility Report Card for updated comments, payout ratios, Quality Grades, trading advice and other information.
First Reporters of Q1
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 20, 2018
The first six companies in our coverage universe reported calendar Q1 results this week. Readers can find updated comments, ratings, payout ratios and Quality Grades for these companies in the Utility Report Card.
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