Westar Energy (WR) 41.39 $WR
Westar Energy Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.60%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Dec 24, 4:45PM CST
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $40.73 to a high of $41.53. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $40.93 on volume of 342,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Kansas firm moves ahead on wind as rule is debated
By JOHN HANNA - AP - Tue Dec 16, 6:29PM CST
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' largest electric company announced plans Tuesday to buy power from a wind farm under development to meet a state renewable-energy mandate, as legislators prepared for another debate over repealing the requirement.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Utilities' Dividends Still Best Of Breed
Morningstar - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 10, 3:41PM CST
By Andrew Bischof, CFA Although utilities' valuations appear historically rich, the sector's financial health, dividend growth outlook, and relative yield are as good as they have been in decades. Long-term investors searching for secure income...
AEP: 61.31 (+1.20), NEE: 107.98 (+1.66), TAC: 9.15 (-0.01), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), PCG: 54.46 (+1.19), EXC: 37.85 (+0.61), CNP: 23.76 (+0.31), WEC: 53.56 (+1.08), EIX: 66.75 (+1.41)
Utility Stocks: Focus On Policy, Not Politics
Roger S. Conrad - Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 10, 8:57AM CST
In the recent midterm elections, Republicans won a majority in both houses of Congress, making Barack Obama a lame-duck president. Our table tracks the performance of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Utilities Average when the sitting president is in...
CMS: 35.69 (+0.81),
78.38 (+1.48), XEL: 36.23 (+0.80), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), EXC: 37.85 (+0.61), DUK: 84.97 (+1.29), PNW: 69.59 (+1.41), NU: 55.02 (+1.27), DTE: 87.94 (+1.53), WEC: 53.56 (+1.08), SO: 49.91 (+0.74), ETR: 89.53 (+1.46), NEE: 107.98 (+1.66), POM: 26.89 (+0.16), TRP: 48.79 (unch), SCTY: 56.76 (+0.92), TEG: 78.30 (+1.51), UIL: 44.62 (+0.83), NRG: 27.74 (+0.60)
My Lessons Learned From Following Warren Buffett
Michael Hooper - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 09, 10:18AM CST
78.38 (+1.48), GE: 25.83 (-0.05), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), IBM: 161.82 (-0.42), HSY: 106.28 (-0.36), CNI: 68.75 (-0.10), CP: 194.85 (-0.13), PG: 93.14 (-0.15), BRK.B: 151.54 (-0.21), BRK.A: 226,515.00 (-1,115.00), TESO: 12.71 (-0.42), UNP: 120.30 (-0.38), PEP: 97.09 (-0.27)
Westar Energy's board to pay USD0.35 per share dividend
M2 - Thu Nov 27, 3:01AM CST
The board of directors of The Westar Energy (NYSE:WR), an electric utility, on Wednesday declared its quarterly dividend of USD0.35 per share of its common stock.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy, Inc. declares dividend.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Nov 26, 10:05AM CST
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 26, 2014 - The Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share payable Jan. 2, 2015, on the company's common stock. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of Dec. 9, 2014.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Post Earnings Update: Westar Energy Has Climbed 2.2% Higher in Past 2 Weeks (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 24, 10:19AM CST
When Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) reported earnings 19 days ago on November 5th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $1.07 on sales of $738.8 million. Westar Energy actually reported earnings of $1.10 per share on sales of $764.0 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $25.3 million. Since the company's report, shares of Westar Energy have risen from $38.31 to $39.14, representing a gain of 2.2% in the past 19 days.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Post Earnings Update: Westar Energy Has Climbed 0.2% Higher in Past Week (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 17, 8:10AM CST
A week ago on November 5th, 2014 Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) reported earnings and analysts, on average, expected earnings of $1.07 on sales of $738.8 million. Westar Energy actually reported earnings of $1.10 per share on sales of $764.0 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $25.3 million. Since the company's report, shares of Westar Energy have risen from $38.31 to $38.39, representing a gain of 0.2% in the past 12 days.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Electric Utilities Stocks Technical Data - Xcel Energy, Duke Energy, Westar Energy, Hawaiian Electric Industries, and Northeast Utilities
PR Newswire - Fri Nov 07, 7:40AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE), and Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. On Thursday, November 6, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,638.47, up 0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.40%, to finish the day at 17,554.47, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,031.21, up 0.38%. The gains were broad based as seven out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 232.24, down 1.80%, while the index has advanced 14.00% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
XEL: 36.23 (+0.80), HE: 33.35 (+0.17), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), DUK: 84.97 (+1.29), NU: 55.02 (+1.27)
Westar Energy's (WR) CEO Mark Ruelle on Q3 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 06, 1:14PM CST
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy Beats Q3 Earnings on Higher Electric Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 06, 10:00AM CST
Westar Energy's (WR) earnings and revenues in the third quarter 2014 were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65), FE: 39.74 (+0.73), PPL: 36.99 (+0.60), ALE: 55.81 (+0.61)
Westar beats 3Q profit forecasts
Automated Insights - Thu Nov 06, 4:04AM CST
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Westar Energy Inc. (WR) on Thursday reported profit of $147.4 million in its third quarter.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy beats by $0.03, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Nov 05, 6:12PM CST
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy, Inc. announces 3rd quarter 2014 results.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Nov 05, 4:01PM CST
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 5, 2014 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings of $147 million, or $1.13 per share, for the third quarter 2014 compared with earnings of $133 million, or $1.04 per share, for the third quarter 2013. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $270 million, or $2.08 per share, compared with $251 million, or $1.97 per share, for the same period in 2013.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC's high-capacity transmission line completed ahead of schedule, more than $60 million under budget
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Oct 30, 12:40PM CDT
TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 30, 2014 - Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC (PWT), a joint venture between Westar Energy and Electric Transmission America, celebrated completion of its 108-mile, 345-kilovolt high-capacity electrical transmission line in south-central Kansas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 30. The double-circuit line will serve as an electric energy super highway between eastern and western Kansas, promoting growth of renewable energy in Kansas, providing greater access to lower-cost electricity and improved reliability in the region.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy Partners with HomeServe to Offer Emergency Repair Plans
Business Wire - Tue Oct 28, 10:15AM CDT
Westar Energy is partnering with HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home emergency repair service plans, to offer residential customers affordable emergency repair plans. These optional service plans offer protection against costly and inconvenient repairs to household electrical systems.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
How Top 5-Star Dividend Dogs Earned Their Stars
Fredrik Arnold - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Oct 24, 12:19PM CDT
WGL: 54.00 (+0.89), KO: 42.94 (-0.03), SAFT: 63.15 (-0.20), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), HCN: 76.10 (-0.58), MGEE: 45.90 (+1.22), UHT: 48.41 (-0.04), DLR: 66.13 (-0.21), ED: 66.91 (+0.90), GAS: 54.01 (+1.29), SYY: 40.59 (-0.11), NNN: 40.27 (+0.15), IRM: 39.64 (+0.21), LEG: 42.40 (+0.19), KMP: 102.03 (+1.98), FRT: 136.26 (-0.13), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), PEP: 97.09 (-0.27), DFT: 33.68 (+0.03), VVC: 45.97 (+1.21), PPL: 36.99 (+0.60), PLOW: 21.71 (-0.20), PG: 93.14 (-0.15), CWT: 24.96 (+0.34), VGR: 21.38 (+0.02)
Top 5-Star Dividend Dogs Chase 4% To 10% Upsides And 5.5% To 13.1% Net Gains To 2015
Fredrik Arnold - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Oct 22, 5:54PM CDT
KO: 42.94 (-0.03), DFT: 33.68 (+0.03), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), PPL: 36.99 (+0.60), SYY: 40.59 (-0.11), LEG: 42.40 (+0.19), IRM: 39.64 (+0.21), KMP: 102.03 (+1.98), PG: 93.14 (-0.15), PEP: 97.09 (-0.27)
Downgrade Alert for Westar Energy (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 22, 8:00AM CDT
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Ladenburg today. The stock closed yesterday at $36.38 on volume of 1.1 million shares, below average daily volume of 1.4 million. In the past 52 weeks, Westar Energy share prices have been bracketed by a low of $30.80 and a high of $38.24 and closed yesterday at $36.38, 18% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.18% higher and 0.05% higher over the past week, respectively.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.60%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Dec 24, 4:45PM CST
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $40.73 to a high of $41.53. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $40.93 on volume of 342,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Kansas firm moves ahead on wind as rule is debated
By JOHN HANNA - AP - Tue Dec 16, 6:29PM CST
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' largest electric company announced plans Tuesday to buy power from a wind farm under development to meet a state renewable-energy mandate, as legislators prepared for another debate over repealing the requirement.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Utilities' Dividends Still Best Of Breed
Morningstar - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 10, 3:41PM CST
By Andrew Bischof, CFA Although utilities' valuations appear historically rich, the sector's financial health, dividend growth outlook, and relative yield are as good as they have been in decades. Long-term investors searching for secure income...
AEP: 61.31 (+1.20), NEE: 107.98 (+1.66), TAC: 9.15 (-0.01), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), PCG: 54.46 (+1.19), EXC: 37.85 (+0.61), CNP: 23.76 (+0.31), WEC: 53.56 (+1.08), EIX: 66.75 (+1.41)
Utility Stocks: Focus On Policy, Not Politics
Roger S. Conrad - Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 10, 8:57AM CST
In the recent midterm elections, Republicans won a majority in both houses of Congress, making Barack Obama a lame-duck president. Our table tracks the performance of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Utilities Average when the sitting president is in...
CMS: 35.69 (+0.81),
78.38 (+1.48), XEL: 36.23 (+0.80), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), EXC: 37.85 (+0.61), DUK: 84.97 (+1.29), PNW: 69.59 (+1.41), NU: 55.02 (+1.27), DTE: 87.94 (+1.53), WEC: 53.56 (+1.08), SO: 49.91 (+0.74), ETR: 89.53 (+1.46), NEE: 107.98 (+1.66), POM: 26.89 (+0.16), TRP: 48.79 (unch), SCTY: 56.76 (+0.92), TEG: 78.30 (+1.51), UIL: 44.62 (+0.83), NRG: 27.74 (+0.60) My Lessons Learned From Following Warren Buffett
Michael Hooper - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 09, 10:18AM CST
78.38 (+1.48), GE: 25.83 (-0.05), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), IBM: 161.82 (-0.42), HSY: 106.28 (-0.36), CNI: 68.75 (-0.10), CP: 194.85 (-0.13), PG: 93.14 (-0.15), BRK.B: 151.54 (-0.21), BRK.A: 226,515.00 (-1,115.00), TESO: 12.71 (-0.42), UNP: 120.30 (-0.38), PEP: 97.09 (-0.27) Westar Energy's board to pay USD0.35 per share dividend
M2 - Thu Nov 27, 3:01AM CST
The board of directors of The Westar Energy (NYSE:WR), an electric utility, on Wednesday declared its quarterly dividend of USD0.35 per share of its common stock.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy, Inc. declares dividend.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Nov 26, 10:05AM CST
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 26, 2014 - The Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share payable Jan. 2, 2015, on the company's common stock. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of Dec. 9, 2014.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Post Earnings Update: Westar Energy Has Climbed 2.2% Higher in Past 2 Weeks (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 24, 10:19AM CST
When Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) reported earnings 19 days ago on November 5th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $1.07 on sales of $738.8 million. Westar Energy actually reported earnings of $1.10 per share on sales of $764.0 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $25.3 million. Since the company's report, shares of Westar Energy have risen from $38.31 to $39.14, representing a gain of 2.2% in the past 19 days.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Post Earnings Update: Westar Energy Has Climbed 0.2% Higher in Past Week (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 17, 8:10AM CST
A week ago on November 5th, 2014 Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) reported earnings and analysts, on average, expected earnings of $1.07 on sales of $738.8 million. Westar Energy actually reported earnings of $1.10 per share on sales of $764.0 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $25.3 million. Since the company's report, shares of Westar Energy have risen from $38.31 to $38.39, representing a gain of 0.2% in the past 12 days.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Electric Utilities Stocks Technical Data - Xcel Energy, Duke Energy, Westar Energy, Hawaiian Electric Industries, and Northeast Utilities
PR Newswire - Fri Nov 07, 7:40AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE), and Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. On Thursday, November 6, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,638.47, up 0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.40%, to finish the day at 17,554.47, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,031.21, up 0.38%. The gains were broad based as seven out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 232.24, down 1.80%, while the index has advanced 14.00% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
XEL: 36.23 (+0.80), HE: 33.35 (+0.17), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), DUK: 84.97 (+1.29), NU: 55.02 (+1.27)
Westar Energy's (WR) CEO Mark Ruelle on Q3 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 06, 1:14PM CST
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy Beats Q3 Earnings on Higher Electric Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 06, 10:00AM CST
Westar Energy's (WR) earnings and revenues in the third quarter 2014 were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65), FE: 39.74 (+0.73), PPL: 36.99 (+0.60), ALE: 55.81 (+0.61)
Westar beats 3Q profit forecasts
Automated Insights - Thu Nov 06, 4:04AM CST
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Westar Energy Inc. (WR) on Thursday reported profit of $147.4 million in its third quarter.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy beats by $0.03, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Nov 05, 6:12PM CST
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy, Inc. announces 3rd quarter 2014 results.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Nov 05, 4:01PM CST
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 5, 2014 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings of $147 million, or $1.13 per share, for the third quarter 2014 compared with earnings of $133 million, or $1.04 per share, for the third quarter 2013. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $270 million, or $2.08 per share, compared with $251 million, or $1.97 per share, for the same period in 2013.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC's high-capacity transmission line completed ahead of schedule, more than $60 million under budget
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Oct 30, 12:40PM CDT
TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 30, 2014 - Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC (PWT), a joint venture between Westar Energy and Electric Transmission America, celebrated completion of its 108-mile, 345-kilovolt high-capacity electrical transmission line in south-central Kansas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 30. The double-circuit line will serve as an electric energy super highway between eastern and western Kansas, promoting growth of renewable energy in Kansas, providing greater access to lower-cost electricity and improved reliability in the region.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
Westar Energy Partners with HomeServe to Offer Emergency Repair Plans
Business Wire - Tue Oct 28, 10:15AM CDT
Westar Energy is partnering with HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home emergency repair service plans, to offer residential customers affordable emergency repair plans. These optional service plans offer protection against costly and inconvenient repairs to household electrical systems.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
How Top 5-Star Dividend Dogs Earned Their Stars
Fredrik Arnold - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Oct 24, 12:19PM CDT
WGL: 54.00 (+0.89), KO: 42.94 (-0.03), SAFT: 63.15 (-0.20), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), HCN: 76.10 (-0.58), MGEE: 45.90 (+1.22), UHT: 48.41 (-0.04), DLR: 66.13 (-0.21), ED: 66.91 (+0.90), GAS: 54.01 (+1.29), SYY: 40.59 (-0.11), NNN: 40.27 (+0.15), IRM: 39.64 (+0.21), LEG: 42.40 (+0.19), KMP: 102.03 (+1.98), FRT: 136.26 (-0.13), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), PEP: 97.09 (-0.27), DFT: 33.68 (+0.03), VVC: 45.97 (+1.21), PPL: 36.99 (+0.60), PLOW: 21.71 (-0.20), PG: 93.14 (-0.15), CWT: 24.96 (+0.34), VGR: 21.38 (+0.02)
Top 5-Star Dividend Dogs Chase 4% To 10% Upsides And 5.5% To 13.1% Net Gains To 2015
Fredrik Arnold - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Oct 22, 5:54PM CDT
KO: 42.94 (-0.03), DFT: 33.68 (+0.03), WR: 41.39 (+0.65), PPL: 36.99 (+0.60), SYY: 40.59 (-0.11), LEG: 42.40 (+0.19), IRM: 39.64 (+0.21), KMP: 102.03 (+1.98), PG: 93.14 (-0.15), PEP: 97.09 (-0.27)
Downgrade Alert for Westar Energy (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 22, 8:00AM CDT
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Ladenburg today. The stock closed yesterday at $36.38 on volume of 1.1 million shares, below average daily volume of 1.4 million. In the past 52 weeks, Westar Energy share prices have been bracketed by a low of $30.80 and a high of $38.24 and closed yesterday at $36.38, 18% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.18% higher and 0.05% higher over the past week, respectively.
WR: 41.39 (+0.65)
