Electric utility (West) industry

Article Abstract:

High dividend yields have been a major rationale for the purchase of electric utility stocks by investors for many years as they were higher than those paid by other industries. However, earnings and price/earnings ratios have become more important and both the industry and investors will be paying more attention to earnings in the future. Few of these stocks are appealing to investors as returns for the next three to five years are below average in spite of lower interest rates and share prices.

Avista Corp., Edison International, MDU Resources Group Inc., New Century Energies Inc., PG&E Corp., Puget Sound Energy Inc., Sempra Energy, MDU, NCE, IDACorp Inc., UniSource Energy Inc.

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Electric utility (west) industry

Article Abstract:

Electric utilities entered nonutility businesses in the 1980s to increase earnings while keeping rates low. Utilities now are entering energy and utility-related areas after suffering losses in previous diversifications. The need for efficiency is leading to more consolidation among utilities. These stocks have outperformed the market in 1995, but investors must select carefully because of dividend ratios and competition.

Economic aspects, Public utilities, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., IDA, PGN, San Diego Gas & Electric Co., SDO, Puget Sound Power and Light Co., SCEcorp, Washington Water Power Co., WWP, Idaho Power Co., Portland General Corp., Public Service Company of Colorado, Tucson Electric Power Co., PSR, PSD, TEP

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