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5. Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG)
On April 21, 2026, Wells Fargo raised the price target on Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG) to $96 from $94 and maintained an Overweight rating. The firm updated its Q1 2026 estimates following discussions with companies, reflecting known and measurable drivers across its regulated utility coverage, and increased its base value multiple to 17.5 times from 17 times.
Meanwhile, Truist initiated coverage of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG) with a Hold rating and a $91 price target as part of a broader launch across the power and utilities group. The firm said vertically integrated electric utilities are “clear winners” in supporting data center-driven load growth and highlighted several names it favors in the sector.
Last month, Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro raised the price target on Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG) to $94 from $90 and maintained an Overweight rating. David Arcaro said utilities outperformed the S&P in February and noted recent discussions pointed to growth opportunities, including increased load growth and data center-related agreements.
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG) operates electric and gas utility and nuclear generation businesses in the United States.
4. PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG)
On April 20, 2026, PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) announced the installation of an advanced testing line for radiation-curable coatings at its R&D Center of Excellence in Marly, France. The line supports infrared, ultraviolet, and electron beam curing technologies and is designed to replicate customer production conditions to speed up development cycles and reduce the number of customer trials.
On April 15, 2026, PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) said it expects Q1 EPS of $1.83, above the $1.70 consensus. Tim Knavish said PPG delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, with positive pricing and flat volumes, noting strong performance in architectural coatings, Latin America, and aerospace, along with self-help actions that drove segment EBITDA margin above expectations.
PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) expects Q2 organic revenue to be flat to up low single digits and adjusted EPS growth in a similar range versus the prior year, with consensus Q2 EPS at $2.24.
PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials globally.
3. Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)
On April 22, 2026, BMO Capital raised the price target on Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) to $94 from $90 and maintained an Outperform rating ahead of Q1 results. The firm said investor focus is likely to center on the company’s regulatory calendar, including the Minnesota Electric ALJ expected at the end of April and intervenor testimony in the Colorado electric case, while noting Xcel’s footprint provides access to a renewables-rich region in the U.S.
On April 21, 2026, KeyBanc raised its price target on Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) to $90 from $89 and kept an Overweight rating, citing solid year-to-date performance in the utilities sector and a still constructive valuation backdrop, while expecting a relatively quiet Q1 with limited earnings surprises.
On April 20, 2026, Truist analyst Richard Sunderland initiated coverage of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) with a Buy rating and a $95 price target as part of a broader launch across the power and utilities group. Richard Sunderland said vertically integrated electric utilities are “clear winners” in supporting data center-driven load growth and identified Xcel among the firm’s top picks.
Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) operates regulated electric and natural gas utility businesses in the United States.
2. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ)
On April 13, 2026, TD Cowen upgraded Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) to Buy from Hold and raised the price target to $190 from $142. The firm said fiscal 2027 beer guidance appears “overly conservative” and sees upside from easing comparisons, World Cup-related demand, and reduced pressure on Hispanic consumers, adding that valuation could expand as confidence returns in volume growth despite broader category declines.
On April 10, 2026, Evercore ISI raised its price target on Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) to $175 from $170 and maintained an Outperform rating, citing strong momentum in beer year-to-date.
Earlier in the month, Constellation Brands reported Q4 EPS of $1.16 compared to ($2.09) last year and revenue of $2.05B versus a $1.88B consensus. Bill Newlands said the company executed with discipline despite a dynamic environment, highlighting gains in beer market share and depletion growth in wine and spirits. Bill Newlands also noted the company exceeded free cash flow expectations, returned more than $1.6B to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, maintained its investment grade rating and leverage target of about 3.0x, and continued investing in brewing capacity while remaining encouraged by fourth-quarter momentum.
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits across multiple regions.
1. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP)
On April 22, 2026, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) announced a multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud (GOOG) to enhance its digital infrastructure and use the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to help teams translate insights into action at scale. The company said it is working with Google Cloud to modernize its IT ecosystem and advance its multi-cloud strategy, aiming to apply AI to areas such as supply chain management and go-to-market execution while building new capabilities across its global operations.
On April 17, 2026, JPMorgan raised its price target on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) to $178 from $172 and maintained an Overweight rating following the Q1 report, citing better-than-expected results and a “positive inflection in snacks volumes.”
On April 16, 2026, PepsiCo reported Q1 core EPS of $1.61, above the $1.58 consensus, and revenue of $19.44B compared to the $21.79B consensus. Ramon Laguarta said results showed an acceleration in net and organic revenue growth, with improvement in convenience foods volumes supported by brand initiatives, innovation, and affordability actions. The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, expecting organic revenue growth of 2% to 4%, core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6%, a core tax rate of about 22%, capital spending below 5% of net revenue, a free cash flow conversion ratio of at least 80%, and total cash returns to shareholders of about $8.9B, including $7.9B in dividends and $1.0B in share repurchases.
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) manufactures, markets, and sells beverages and convenient foods globally.
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