Dean Capital Management acquired 27,851 shares of Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) worth approximately $3.47 million in a new position that represents 1.48% of the fund's assets under management. The investment reflects confidence in the diversified utility company's regulated natural gas, electric, and propane operations across the eastern U.S., with the company demonstrating faster-than-expected profit growth and reaffirming earnings guidance through 2028.

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.525 per share, payable on or before April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2026. The company targets a long-term dividend payout ratio of 60-70% based on capital requirements and financial performance.

Utility companies are becoming critical infrastructure for AI data centers, with increasing power demand creating investment opportunities in companies providing electricity and infrastructure services.

Portland General Electric (POR) has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.525 per share, representing a 5% increase on an annualized basis. The company's dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance, with a target payout ratio of 60-70% over the long term.

The article highlights three high-yield dividend stocks: Enterprise Products Partners, Brookfield Renewable, and Portland General Electric. These companies offer attractive yields compared to the broader market and their respective industries, suggesting they are undervalued.

PNM Resources is investing heavily in utility infrastructure and renewable energy to achieve an emission-free generation portfolio by 2040. However, the company faces risks from underutilization of production capacity and pressure on rates due to higher expenditures.

PPL makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, better debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.

Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, debt management, expansion of renewable portfolio and ability to increase its shareholder value.

Consumer confidence is sinking again due to economic uncertainties. Investing in low-beta defensive stocks like California Water Service, Portland General Electric Company (POR), MDU Resources (MDU), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) and Ingredion (INGR) would be a safe bet.

Navios Maritime Partners, Costamare, ODP, ADT and Portland General Electric have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

We have screened value stocks NMM, CMRE, ODP, ADT and POR based on the EV-to-EBITDA ratio, which offers a clearer picture of valuation and earnings potential.

Stocks like Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), California Water Service Group (CWT), Portland General Electric Company (POR), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) from the utility and consumer staples sector are a safe bet during times of market volatility.