Notable companies
The most notable companies in this group are Nextera Energy Inc (NYSE:NEE), Southern Company (The) (NYSE:SO), PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG).
Industry description
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the securities of public utilities companies. These are companies that provide electricity, natural gas, water, and communications services to the public and companies that provide services to public utilities companies. It concentrates (invests more than 25% of its total assets) in companies operating in the utilities industry. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, which consist mainly of common stocks.
Market Cap
The average market capitalization across the Franklin Utilities A1 MF is 49.56B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 12.11B to 131.17B. NEE holds the highest valuation in this group at 131.17B. The lowest valued company is EVRG at 12.11B.
Volume
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Franklin Utilities A1 MF was -13%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was -3% and the average quarterly volume growth was -20%
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Valuation Rating: 60
P/E Growth Rating: 47
Price Growth Rating: 21
SMR Rating: 67
Profit Risk Rating: 37
Seasonality Score: -38 (-100 ... +100)