The dividend coverage ratio measures the net income of a company relative to the amount of dividends paid out to shareholders.
The Richmond, Virginia power producer also has a cash dividend coverage ratio of 3.2 and 7.2% upside to the average price target, according to FactSet.
D YTD mountain Dominion Energy year to date With its 3.4% dividend, American Electric Power has the biggest upside to the average price target at 13.5%.
NiSource has a cash dividend ratio of 4.4, a dividend yield of 3.6% and 11% upside to analysts' average price target.
Three-quarters of the analysts covering NiSource rate it a buy.
Persons:
FactSet, NiSource
Organizations:
CNBC Pro, Dominion Energy, American Electric Power, Merrillville , Indiana –
Locations:
Richmond, Virginia, Columbus , Ohio, NiSource, Merrillville , Indiana, Chicago