Core Viewpoint - Dividend growth stocks are highlighted as valuable investment opportunities due to their potential for passive income and wealth accumulation through reinvestment and compounding [1][2]. Group 1: Dividend Stocks Overview - The focus is on prioritizing dividend stability and growth over high yield, identifying 10 dividend stocks that offer both growth and attractive yields [2]. - The article emphasizes the importance of investing in high-quality dividend growth stocks for long-term returns [1]. Group 2: Individual Stock Highlights - **Realty Income**: Offers a yield of 5.6%, has paid dividends since 1994, and increased its dividend 130 times, currently trading 30% below all-time highs [4][5]. - **NextEra Energy**: Yield of 3.2%, the largest electric utility in the U.S., has increased dividends for over 20 years, with a projected annual growth of 6% to 8% in earnings and 10% in dividends through at least 2026 [6][7]. - **Enterprise Products Partners**: Yield of 6.9%, has raised dividends for 26 consecutive years, with $6 billion in projects expected to boost cash flows [8][10]. - **Brookfield Infrastructure**: Yield of 4.2%, has increased dividends since 2009 at a CAGR of 14%, with expected long-term dividend growth of 5% to 9% [11][12]. - **American Water Works**: Yield of 2.4%, plans to invest $40 billion to $42 billion in infrastructure over the next decade, expecting EPS growth of 7% to 9% [13][15]. - **Waste Management**: Yield of 1.5%, has increased dividends for 22 consecutive years, with a recent acquisition expected to generate $250 million in annual cost synergies [16][18]. - **Brookfield Renewable**: Yield of 4.6%, targeting FFO growth of over 10% and annual dividend growth of 5% to 9% [19][20]. - **Caterpillar**: Yield of 1.6%, has a strong dividend history with a recent 7% hike, committed to returning a significant portion of FCF to shareholders [22][24]. - **Emerson Electric**: Yield of 1.6%, a Dividend King with a 69-year streak of dividend increases, reflecting operational efficiency and growth in automation [25][26]. - **Parker-Hannifin**: Yield of 1%, has increased dividends for 69 consecutive years, with significant growth opportunities in a $145 billion market [27][30].

Key Takeaways NRG's ROE of 73.78% far exceeds NEE's 12.06% and the industry average of 10.09%. Earnings estimates for NRG rose 2.78% for 2025 and 9.12% for 2026 in the past 60 days. NEE offers a higher dividend yield at 3.22%, but NRG leads on growth and recent price performance.The companies operating in the Zacks Utility – Electric Power sector offer a compelling investment case, underpinned by consistent cash flows and the reliability of regulated business models. Many utilities with a domestic focus o ...

We initiate on NextEra (NYSE: NYSE: NEE ) with a Strong Buy, and $94 price target. NextEra Energy, Inc. is an electric generator and deliverer operating across North America, balancing one of the nation’s largest regulated utilities with a high-growth renewables platform. Beneath theMoretus Research delivers state-of-the-art, buy-side quality equity research for serious investors seeking clarity, conviction, and alpha. Focused on U.S. public markets, Moretus applies a structured, repeatable framework to ide ...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP advises Edison International investors that the firm is investigating potential legal claims against Edison's officers and directors arising out of the January 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires. Current shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm.Beginning in early January 2025, a series of wildfires severely impacted the Los Angeles area, including areas serviced by Southern California Edison (SCE), a wholly owned subsidiary of E ...

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Global technology leaders share best practices and demonstrate advanced technologies and AI tools being used to enhance storm preparedness and emergency responseHOUSTON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to build the most resilient coast grid in the country, and to better serve its 2.8 million customers throughout the 2025 hurricane season and beyond, CenterPoint Energy hosted its first ever Technology Summit alongside seven global leaders in AI tools, data analytics and other cutting- ...

Key Takeaways Factors That May Hinder AEP Stock As of March 31, 2025, American Electric Power had 23,200 MW of generating capacity, with 10,700 MW being coal-fired. The company is evaluating the effects of four new Environmental Protection Agency regulations on its generating fleet, which may significantly impact its operating results as it refines cost estimates for complying with these regulations while meeting its obligations to provide reliable and affordable electricity. As of March 31, 2025, American ...

Core Viewpoint - FirstEnergy Corporation's ongoing investments are expected to enhance grid reliability and operational efficiency, although the company faces risks related to base rate request approvals and seasonal demand fluctuations [1][5][6]. Group 1: Positive Factors - FirstEnergy is experiencing favorable economic conditions and increased demand from commercial and industrial sectors, with a plan for data center development that includes 2.6 gigawatts of active or contracted demand from 2025 to 2029 [2][8]. - The company's 'Energize365' program aims to modernize its grid infrastructure with planned investments of $28 billion from 2025 to 2029, focusing on advanced technologies to improve transmission and distribution [3][8]. - The EnergizeNJ initiative, part of the Energize365 program, has received approval for over $20.4 million in grid modernization efforts, which will enhance service reliability by upgrading power lines with TripSaver II devices [4][8]. Group 2: Challenges - FirstEnergy cannot ensure the approval of its base rate requests, and any delays or denials could negatively impact its ability to recover service costs, affecting operations and financial health [5]. - The company's performance is subject to seasonal variations in electricity demand, with weather patterns significantly influencing sales, particularly during peak summer and winter months [6]. Group 3: Stock Performance - Over the past three months, FirstEnergy's stock has increased by 5.3%, outperforming the industry average growth of 3.3% [7].

MILWAUKEE, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies announced today that the company plans to extend the operating lives of units 7 and 8 at the Oak Creek Power Plant, and expects to have the units available to meet high energy demand periods through the end of 2026. The plant was scheduled to retire at the end of 2025.The decision to postpone the retirement dates for these units is based on two critical factors: tightened energy supply requirements in the Midwest power market and the need to serve custome ...

美国最大的电网公司Pjm将紧急警报延长到第三天。 ...