Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) This Year?

Based on the most recent data, AQN has returned 34.8% so far this year. In comparison, Utilities companies have returned an average of 13.4%. This means that Algonquin Power & Utilities is outperforming the sector as a whole this year. Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners (BEP) is another Utilities stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 15.3%. For Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year ha ...