A sector of the stock market beloved by income investors could ride the wave of rising energy consumption over the long run, according to Wells Fargo.
After 15 years of relatively flat power demand, Wells Fargo sees a compound annual growth rate of 2.6% through 2030 and 80% growth by 2050.
The development bodes well for a group of utilities – and Wells Fargo called out some of its overweight-rated plays on the power trend for the long run.
Wells called out the 10-year site plan NextEra subsidiary Florida Power & Light submitted to the state's public service commission.
The stock's price "[reflects] a level of optimism," Wells Fargo analysts said, but "we think there is a case for further outperformance."
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