8 Utility Stocks With Solid Earnings Warranting Analyst Confidence

Utility stocks may not be the sexiest of sectors, but like any stock with a reasonable rate of return and strong fundamentals, they can still get the job done. Today we focused on utility companies that have achieved solid profitability, and that have also received positive ratings from analysts. After you see our list of companies, we think you'll want to give these stocks a second look.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over time and managing the economic landscape better than competitors.EPS growth (earnings per share growth)
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