Evercore analyst Michael Lonegan maintains $Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW.US)$ with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $69 to $92.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 55.6% and a total average return of 4.6% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Following a decision by the Arizona Corporation Commission, which was approved 3-2 to adopt a significant policy statement, there are now higher-level guidelines set for utilities to pursue formula rates in upcoming rate cases. Though the impact of this development remains uncertain in the long term, it potentially enhances the outlook for Pinnacle West by decreasing the risk associated with the scheduling of its forthcoming rate case expected by mid-2025.
The approval of formula ratemaking by the Arizona Corporation Commission with minor modifications to the regulatory lag docket policy statement should allow Pinnacle West to smooth out the variability in its earnings profile. This is expected to support the company's capability to consistently achieve an annual EPS growth rate of 5%-7%.
The structural improvements in the Arizona regulatory environment are viewed positively. Additionally, the state is well-placed to benefit from the data economy and industrial load growth, along with favorable population trends.
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