Take a look at the underlying holdings for the ETFs within our coverage universe ETF ChannelWe have compared each holding’s trading prices to the average analyst 12-month target price and calculated the weighted average implied analysts target price for the ETF. The implied analyst target prices for Vanguard Utilities ETF, Symbol: VPU, based on its underlying holdings are $165.13 each unit.
VPU trading at an average price of $141.42 per unit means analysts see 16.77% upside when comparing the ETF’s underlying holdings to its analyst targets. National Fuel Gas Co. (Symbol : NFG), Clearway Energy Inc. (Symbol : CWEN) and CMS Energy Corp. (Symbol : CMS) are three of VPU’s underlying holdings that have notable upside relative to their analyst targets prices. NFG traded at a price of $54.64/share but the average analyst target price is $72.00/share. CWEN also has 28.70% upside over the share price of $29.59, assuming the average analyst price of $38.08/share. Analysts on average expect CMS to reach a price target of $68.70/share. This is 17.02% higher than the current price of $58.71. Below is a chart showing twelve months of price history comparing CMS, NFG and CWEN.
Below is a table summarizing the current analyst target price prices.
| Name | Symbol | Current Price | Avg. Analyst 12-Mo. Analyst 12-Mo. | % upside to Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | VPU | $141.42 | $165.13 | 16.77% |
| National Fuel Gas Co. | NFG | $54.64 | $72.00 | 31.77% |
| Clearway Energy Inc | CWEN | $29.59 | $38.08 | 28.70% |
| CMS Energy Corp | CMS | $58.71 | $68.70 | 17.02% |
Are these targets realistic? Or are analysts too optimistic about where these stocks might trade in 12 months? Are analysts able to justify their targets or are they behind industry and company developments? High targets relative to stock prices can be an indicator of optimism, but they can also signal a tendency to downgrade target price if the targets are old. These are important questions to be answered by investors.
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