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Wells Fargo raises PT on US utility firms



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** Wells Fargo raises price target on utility cos on growing investor recognition that electric utilities are key enablers of the AI infrastructure build-out

** Brokerage says that the somewhat lower and more stable rate environment has left the power industry on firmer footing

** Sees data centers as a key focus for long-term discussion on both their opportunities and risks

** Adds "resiliency and storm preparation will also be a theme in light of the unfortunate frequency of catastrophic weather events"

Brokerage raises PT on the following firm:

Company

New PT

Old PT

Rating

Atmos Energy Corp ATO.N

$156

$145

Overweight

NiSource Inc NI.N

$38

$35

Overweight

Alliant Energy Corp LNT.O .

$66

$62

Overweight

American Electric Power Company AEP.O

$104

$98

Equal Weight

Centerpoint Energy CNP.N

$32

$28

Equal Weight

CMS Energy Corp CMS.N

$77

$70

Overweight

Evergy Inc EVRG.O

$69

$65

Overweight

Public Service Enterprise Group PEG.N

$100

$85

Overweight

TXNM Energy TXNM.N

$49

$46

Overweight

NorthWestern Energy Group NWE.O

$61

$58

Overweight

Xcel Energy XEL.O

$66

$63

Equal Weight




Reporting by Pooja Menon in Bengaluru

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