Core Viewpoint - The utility sector is poised for significant growth due to a surge in electricity demand driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, data centers, and electric vehicles, with a projected increase in demand of 55% over the next 20 years compared to just 9% from 2000 to 2020 [3][4]. Industry Trends - Electricity demand grew by 9% from 2000 to 2020, but is expected to grow by 55% over the next two decades [3]. - The demand for electricity from AI and data centers is projected to increase by 300% in the next decade, while electric vehicles are expected to drive a staggering 9,000% increase in electricity demand by 2050 [4]. - By the middle of the century, electricity is projected to account for 32% of final energy demand, up from 21% [4]. Investment Opportunities - Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF (VPU) offers diversified exposure to the utility sector with a yield of approximately 2.8% [6]. - NextEra Energy (NEE) has a strong growth platform with a 10% annualized dividend increase over the past decade and a yield of around 3.2% [7][8]. - The Southern Company (SO) has recently started two nuclear reactors, enhancing its clean energy supply and yielding 3.2% [9]. - Duke Energy (DUK) focuses on regulated utility customer bases, with a dividend yield of about 3.5% [10]. - Dominion Energy (D) has a higher yield of 4.7% but has faced challenges with a dividend cut [11]. - Black Hills Corporation (BKH) has achieved Dividend King status with a yield of 4.8% and a growing customer base [12]. - Constellation Energy (CEG) operates the largest nuclear power fleet in the U.S. but has a lower yield of 0.5% [13]. - Brookfield Renewable offers a diversified clean energy investment with yields of 5.8% for the partnership class and 4.5% for the corporate class [14][15]. - Portland General Electric (POR) has a yield of 5.1% and operates in a region with potential for data centers despite wildfire risks [17]. - Eversource Energy (ES) focuses on regulated utility assets with a yield of approximately 4.7% [18]. Long-term Outlook - The trends driving electricity demand are expected to unfold over decades, presenting opportunities for long-term investors to build wealth as the demand growth story develops [19].

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Electric Power sector have probably already heard of Portland General Electric (POR) and Pinnacle West (PNW) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estim ...

Investor Presentation PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC June 18, 2025 Cautionary statement Portland General Electric investors.portlandgeneral.com 121 SW Salmon Street Suite 1WTC0506 Portland, OR 97204 Nick White (503) 464-8073 Nicholas.White@pgn.com Sydnie Hinds (503) 464-7111 Sydnie.Hinds@pgn.com Information Current as of April 25, 2025 Except as expressly noted, the information in this presentation is current as of April 25, 2025 – the date on which PGE filed its Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended ...

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Group 1 - The investment environment for utilities is currently favorable, particularly at the beginning of 2024, due to several tailwinds [1] - The investment strategy combines fundamental analysis with options, focusing on various approaches such as income-oriented investments, growth at a reasonable price, deep value, and dividend aristocrats [1] - The analyst employs 20-25 options strategies for purposes including hedging, bullish substitutes, neutral trades, trading volatility, and earnings-related trades [1] Group 2 - The analyst holds a beneficial long position in shares of specific utility companies, indicating a positive outlook on their performance [2]

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Electric Power sector have probably already heard of Portland General Electric (POR) and Paranaense de Energia (ELP) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank is a p ...

Exhibit 99.2 Portland General Electric EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL FIRST QUARTER 2025 Cautionary statement Information Current as of April 25, 2025 Except as expressly noted, the information in this presentation is current as of April 25, 2025 – the date on which PGE filed its Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 - and should not be relied upon as being current as of any subsequent date. PGE undertakes no duty to update this presentation, except as may be required by law. Forward-Loo ...

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nick White - Manager, Investor Relations Maria Pope - President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Trpik - Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Michael Lonegan - Evercore ISI Richard Sunderland - JPMorgan Nathan Richardson - Barclays Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Gregg Orrill - UBS Operator Good morning, ev ...

Exhibit 99.1 Portland General Electric One World Trade Center 121 S.W. Salmon Street Portland, Oregon 97204 News Release April 25, 2025 Drew Hanson Nick White Corporate Communications Investor Relations Phone: 503-464-2067 Phone: 503-464-8073 Media Contact: Investor Contact: Portland General Electric Announces First Quarter 2025 Results PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) today reported net income based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $100 million, or $0.91 ...

Portland General Electric (POR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.21 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -2.15%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this electric utility would post earnings of $0.32 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.34, delivering a surprise of 6.25%.Over the last four quart ...