Utilities Stocks Soar as Investors Seek Shelter During Market Rout
Amidst the stock market’s continued downside volatility, utilities have emerged as the safe haven -- moving higher last week as the broader market felt intense selling pressure. On a 52-week intra-day high basis, six of the 11 S&P 500 sectors were mostly in a correction mode from their most recent highs -- but not Utilities.
Larger-than-average dividend yields and steady revenue streams are arguably what helped Utilities gain investor favor in times of tumult. With investors worried about slowing global economic growth, trade woes with China, and a flattening yield curve, the relative safety of Utilities has gained more attention.
A few stocks investors might consider if looking for Utilities plays are Entergy Corporation (ETR, +1.33%), Edison International (EIX, +1.28%) and Exelon Corporation (EXC, +1.01%).
ETR's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ETR turned positive on July 14, 2025. Looking at past instances where ETR's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 16, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ETR as a result. In of 87 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ETR moved above its 50-day moving average on July 14, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for ETR crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on July 17, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ETR advanced for three days, in of 345 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ETR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
ETR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 17, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for ETR entered a downward trend on July 16, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 65, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. ETR’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.527) is normal, around the industry mean (1.710). P/E Ratio (9.436) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.490). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.211) is also within normal values, averaging (2.640). Dividend Yield (0.042) settles around the average of (0.069) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.831) is also within normal values, averaging (3.122).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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a company which generates, transmits and distributes electricity
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