Perhaps nothing matters more to a regional utility than the area in which it operates. Utilities with strong regional economies, population growth, and increasing demand tend to fare better than those in less-than-ideal locations. For utilities like our latest Best Dividend Capture Pick, a strong operating region can mean decades of cash flows and growing shareholder rewards.
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Our latest pick’s operating region happens to be a hotbed of growth, with its chief customer base located in one of the nation’s largest innovation corridors. Operating among tech, healthcare, and other innovation-focused firms, our pick has seen rising electricity demand on both the commercial and residential sides. This has supported its cash flows and dividend strength since its spin-off more than two decades ago.
The best part is that our pick continues to find new ways to grow.
This includes a hefty dose of A.I. power and datacenter demand. With a mixture of regulated and non-regulated generation assets, our pick has benefited from current A.I. projects both in operation and under construction. It has also long been an early adopter of renewable and green technology, boosting rates and adding capacity to its fleet. Additional M&A and projects have expanded that capacity further, with its state government still providing tax breaks and subsidies for solar, wind, and advanced battery technology.
All of this growth has made this regional utility a powerful dividend payer and a compelling dividend capture play.
A dividend capture strategy involves buying a stock before its ex-dividend date and selling it after recovering the payout. With an ex-dividend date of Monday, March 23, our pick is well-positioned for this strategy, as evidenced by its historical average recovery period of 7.3 days after going ex-dividend.
For investors seeking a combination of income and capital appreciation, our latest utility pick could be a lucrative option.
