雅虎香港財經 NiSource Set For Outperformance But CenterPoint Energy Faces Regulatory Hurdles, Says BofA Analyst
BofA Securities analyst Ross Fowler reinstated the Buy rating at NiSource Inc (NYSE:NI) with a price target of $37 and the Neutral rating at CenterPoint Energy, Inc (NYSE:CNP) with a price target of $29.
NI: The analyst writes that NiSource has demonstrated strong regulatory and financial execution over the past 24 months and is gaining a reputation for consistency and financial prudence.
The new senior management team has proven effective, delivering results at the high end of expectations in various conditions, adds the analyst.
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Fowler expects capital upside from data centers, anticipated updates, and multiple expansions from ongoing rate case resolutions, along with a robust balance sheet to drive continued outperformance.
The analyst forecasts EPS of $1.72, $1.85, and $2.01 for FY24, FY25, and FY26 vs. consensus of $1.73, $1.85, and $1.98, respectively.
CNP: The analyst says that CenterPoint is navigating political and regulatory challenges following its response to Hurricane Beryl.
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While the direct financial impact is likely manageable due to Texas storm recovery mechanisms, ongoing investigations and a pending general rate case suggest near-term multiple recovery unlikely, adds the analyst.
Fowler projects EPS of $1.64, $1.74, and $1.85 for FY24, FY25, and FY26, compared to consensus of $1.62, $1.73, and $1.86, respectively.
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Latest Ratings for NI
Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 2022 | UBS | Downgrades | Buy | Neutral |
Jan 2022 | Evercore ISI Group | Upgrades | In-Line | Outperform |
Oct 2021 | Goldman Sachs | Upgrades | Neutral | Buy |
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