An option left to meet the U.S.'s growing energy needs? The above suggests that nuclear power will play a larger role, and among the nuclear plays, Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is worth a look.
Entergy is an amplified energy play, of sorts. For those seeking immediate cash, there's Entergy's healthy $3 annual dividend. But for those who want more than a typical utility stock, there's the company's present nuclear power operations, and its prospects for significantly larger nuclear power operations, moving forward. Entergy closed Tuesday down 61 cents to $123.54.
Entergy, the second largest nuclear power generator in the U.S., provides power to 2.6 million customers spread over Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Analysts see that rate customer base driving double-digit EPS gains for 2007-2008, and probably beyond. The Reuters F2007/F2008 EPS consensus estimates for ETR are $5.62/$6.87.
Equally significant, along with favorable energy use trends in the regions it serves, look for Entergy to be a player as the United States rediscovers nuclear power as part of its power generation mix. Concerns about the pollution and greenhouse gas emissions of coal-generated electric plants, along with the nation's projected energy demand for the decade ahead, have prompted regulators to grant nuclear power proponents a larger stake in the nation's energy generation plan. Look for ETR to benefit from that new energy generation plan.
The First Call mean rating for ETR is: Buy. (16 firms) Mean 2007 target: $119.80. (high: $126, low: $110.)
Stock Analysis: Entergy is a moderate-risk stock not suitable for low-risk investors. If your portfolio does not contain a utilities or a high dividend stock, consider buying ETR. Investors with an investment horizon longer than one year should be rewarded from ETR's shares. Sell / Stop Loss: $82.
Equally significant, along with favorable energy use trends in the regions it serves, look for Entergy to be a player as the United States rediscovers nuclear power as part of its power generation mix. Concerns about the pollution and greenhouse gas emissions of coal-generated electric plants, along with the nation's projected energy demand for the decade ahead, have prompted regulators to grant nuclear power proponents a larger stake in the nation's energy generation plan. Look for ETR to benefit from that new energy generation plan.
The First Call mean rating for ETR is: Buy. (16 firms) Mean 2007 target: $119.80. (high: $126, low: $110.)
Stock Analysis: Entergy is a moderate-risk stock not suitable for low-risk investors. If your portfolio does not contain a utilities or a high dividend stock, consider buying ETR. Investors with an investment horizon longer than one year should be rewarded from ETR's shares. Sell / Stop Loss: $82.
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11-07-2007 @ 4:57PM
tom said...
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