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The S&P 500 Index has gained 4.9% so far in 2011, while the Dow Jones Utilities Average(XME) advanced 2.2%. Overall, utility stocks are less volatile because of stable cash flows and provide limited upside, or downside, in comparison to other sectors. The 100 Best Technology Stocks for the Long Run: Investing in the New Economy and the Companies That Make it Click, 2E

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Covanta Holding Corporation
CVA Middlesex Water Company
MSEX York Water Co.
YORW For instance, upsides for industry majors such as Southern Company(SO), Exelon(EXC), Dominion Resources(D), Duke Energy(DUK), NextEra Energy(NEE), PG&E(PCG), American Electric Power(AEP) and Spectra Energy(SE) are expected in the range of -3% to 9% over the next 12 months, according to consensus estimates of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.

Nonetheless, the following 10 utility stocks with an upside range of 14%-65% will likely outperform their peers, according to analysts' estimates of 12-month target prices. Most of these stocks have superior buy and hold ratings, compared
Nonetheless, the following 10 utility stocks with an upside range of 14%-65% will likely outperform their peers, according to analysts' estimates of 12-month target prices. Most of these stocks have superior buy and hold ratings, compared to peers. In addition to growth potential, these stocks offer high dividend yields relative to several other sectors.


However, rising energy costs will likely moderate dividends of electric utility companies. To sustain profits and for higher dividend yields, utility companies may seek mergers and acquisitions. Last month, Duke Energy announced to buy Progress Energy(PGN_) for $13.7
10. Middlesex Water(MSEX) treats, stores and distributes water for residential, commercial, industrial and fire control purposes and is under contract of municipal and private clients in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania.


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GenOn Energy Inc.
GEN Middlesex Water Company
MSEX York Water Co.
YORW Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect the company to report earnings of 15 cents per share during 2010 fourth quarter, compared to earnings of 12 cents per share in the year-ago and quarter-ago periods. The company is likely to report earnings per share of 94 cents for 2010 and 95 cents for 2011, compared to earnings of 72 cents per share for 2009. Fisher Investments on Utilities

The stock offers a dividend yield of 4.3%, higher than its larger competitors. American Water Works(AWK), Aqua America(WTR) and SJW(SJW) have dividend yields of 3.7%, 2.9% and 2.8%, respectively
9. AES Corporation(AES) acquires, develops, owns, and operates power generation plants and distribution systems in several countries.


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GenOn Energy Inc.
GEN Middlesex Water Company
MSEX York Water Co.
YORW For 2010 fourth quarter, analysts polled by Bloomberg expect the company to report earnings of 26 cents per share, up from 8 cents and 5 cents reported for the year-ago and quarter-ago periods, respectively. Analysts expect AES to report earnings per share of 85 cents for 2010, $1.18 for 2011 and $1.61 for 2012.

The stock's return-on-equity during the past 12 months was 15.8%. In comparison, Duke Energy(DUK), NRG Energy(NRG), Enersis(ENI), Dynegy(DYN), Constellation Energy(CEG) and Edenor(EDN) had ROEs of 5.1%, 13.2%, 13.4%, -33.6%, -11.9% and 4.2%, respectively
8. California Water Service Group(CWT_) is a holding company of several water utilities, providing regulated and non-regulated water services in California, New Mexico and Washington.


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Covanta Holding Corporation
CVA U.S. Geothermal Inc.
HTM Middlesex Water Company
MSEX Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect the company to report earnings of 33 cents per share during 2010 fourth quarter, compared to earnings of 31 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company is likely to report earnings per share of $1.90 for 2010 and $2.16 for 2011.

The stock will likely provide an upside of 14% over the next 12 months with a consensus target price of $41.3, according to analysts polled by Bloomberg. On the other hand, Aqua America, American Water Works, and Artesian Resources(ARTNA_) are expected to return around -1%, 7% and 9%, respectively.
6. American States Water(AWR), a holding company, purchases, distributes and sells water.


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Middlesex Water Company
MSEX York Water Co.
YORW U.S. Geothermal Inc.
HTM Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect the company to report earnings of 46 cents per share for 2010 fourth quarter, compared to 18 cents and 30 cents per share reported for the year-ago and quarter-ago periods, respectively. For the full year, analysts foresee the company reporting earnings per share of $1.89 for 2010, $2.17 for 2011 and $2.30 for 2012, in comparison to earnings of $1.62 per share reported for 2009.

At $33.7, the stock is trading at a lower price-to-earnings multiple of 17.7, compared to its peers. Aqua America, Artesian Resources, SJW, and Pennichuck(PNNW) are trading at PE multiples of 25.8, 18.4, 24.8 and 33.6, respectively. In addition, American States Water's EV-to-EBITDA ratio of 7.8 is below that of its competitors.
5. Covanta Holding(CVA_) has diverse operations such as waste disposal, energy services and specialty insurance.


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Connecticut Water Service
CTWS Middlesex Water Company
MSEX York Water Co.
YORW The company is expected to report earnings of 17 cents per share for 2010 fourth quarter, compared to earnings of 13 cents per share in the quarter-ago period, according to analysts polled by Bloomberg. The company is likely to report earnings per share of 50 cents for 2010, 66 cents for 2011 and 75 cents for 2012.

The stock's dividend yield of 9.5% surpasses that of its peers. Exelon, Dominion Resources, Public Service Enterprise Group(PEG_) and Ormat Technologies(ORA_) have dividend yields of 5.1%
4. Connecticut Water Service(CTWS), operating through its subsidiary Connecticut Water Company, supplies water to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in Connecticut.


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GenOn Energy Inc.
GEN Middlesex Water Company
MSEX York Water Co.
YORW Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect the company to report earnings of 18 cents per share for 2010 fourth quarter, as opposed to earnings of 12 cents reported in the year-ago period. For the full year, analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $1.20 for 2010, $1.20 for 2011, compared to earnings of $1.19 per share for 2009
3. GenOn Energy(GEN_) generates and wholesales electricity to investor-owned utilities, municipalities and cooperatives.


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China Hydroelectric Corp
CHC Middlesex Water Company
MSEX York Water Co.
YORW Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect the company to report loss of 5 cents per share for 2010 fourth quarter, compared to a loss of 71 cents per share in the year-ago period. For the full year, analysts foresee the company reporting earnings per share of 66 cents for 2010, a significant turnaround from a loss of $1.36 per share reported for 2009.
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The stock has a 21% upside over the next 12 months with a consensus target price of $5.1, according to analysts polled by Bloomberg, whereas ALLETE(ALE_), ITC Holdings(ITC_), Integrys Energy Group(TEG_), Calpine(CPN_), and CenterPoint Energy(CNP_) are likely to return around 4%, 10%, -5%, 9% and 5%, respectively.
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