Cia Paranaense De Energia Stock (NYSE: ELP)

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Cia Paranaense De Energia

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel is engaged in the areas of generation, transmission, commercialization and distribution of energy. It operates a comprehensive and effective electrical system with its own generating plants, transmission lines, substations, electrical lines and grids of the distribution system. The company's reportable segments include Power generation and transmission, Power distribution, GAS, Power sale, Services, and Holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Power generation and transmission segment under which it produces electricity from hydraulic, wind, and thermal projects and provides services of transmission and transformation of electric power and other related services.

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) American Depositary Shares (each representing one Unit consisting one Common Share and four non-voting Class B Preferred Shares)

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) American Depositary Shares (each representing four (4) Common Shares)

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Cia Paranaense De Energia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported $1.01 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 5.72 percent decrease over sales of $1.07 billion the same period last year.

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Cia Paranaense De Energia Q1 EPS $0.04, Same YoY, Sales $1.01B Down From $1.07B YoY

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In the current market session, Cia Paranaense De Energia Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) share price is at $7.38, after a 1.38% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 4.12%, but in the past year, increased by 17.57%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727881287_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Cia Paranaense De Energia P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Cia Paranaense De Energia has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 20.1 of the Electric Utilities industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727881287_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Cia Paranaense De Energia

Cia Paranaense De Energia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.8%. Currently, Cia Paranaense De Energia has a market capitalization of $30.61 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ELP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ELP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,694.48 today based on a price of $10.26 for ELP at the time of writing.
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1703613630_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,700 Today

Cia Paranaense De Energia's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 47.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 684 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1703519115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cia Paranaense De Energia has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cia Paranaense De Energia's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cia Paranaense De Energia's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Cia Paranaense De Energia's Recent Short Interest

In the current session, the stock is trading at $10.08, after a 1.51% increase. Over the past month, Cia Paranaense De Energia Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) stock increased by 5.78%, and in the past year, by 38.95%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1703174444_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 19.51 in the Electric Utilities industry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 66.3. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Cia Paranaense De Energia Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1703174444_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

P/E Ratio Insights for Cia Paranaense De Energia

By the end of today, December 18, 2023, Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) is set to deliver a dividend payout of $1.02 per share, equating to an annualized dividend yield of 4.71%. Shareholders who owned the stock prior to the ex-dividend date on November 16, 2023 will receive this payout.
<h3>Duke Energy Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<td>2023-11-16</td>
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<td>$1.02</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
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<td>2023-11-17</td>
<td>2023-12-18</td>
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<td>2023-08-17</td>
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<td>$1.02</td>
<td>4.44%</td>
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<td>2023-09-18</td>
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<td>2023-05-11</td>
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<td>$1.0</td>
<td>4.13%</td>
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<td>2023-06-16</td>
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<td>2023-02-16</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>3.88%</td>
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<td>2023-02-17</td>
<td>2023-03-16</td>
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<td>2022-11-17</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>4.45%</td>
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<td>2022-08-11</td>
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<td>$1.0</td>
<td>3.73%</td>
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<td>$0.98</td>
<td>3.57%</td>
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<td>2022-05-13</td>
<td>2022-06-16</td>
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<td>2022-02-17</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>3.81%</td>
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<td>$0.98</td>
<td>3.8%</td>
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<td>2021-08-12</td>
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<td>$0.98</td>
<td>3.91%</td>
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<td>2021-05-13</td>
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<td>$0.96</td>
<td>3.88%</td>
<td>2021-05-06</td>
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<td>2021-02-11</td>
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<td>$0.96</td>
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When comparing Duke Energy's dividend yield against its industry peers, the company sits comfortably in the middle, with its peer Cia Paranaense De Energia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 7.02%.
<h3>Analyzing Duke Energy Financial Health</h3>
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing. 
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
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Investors witnessed an upward trajectory in the company's dividend per share between 2019 and 2022. The dividend per share rose from $3.75 to $3.98, indicating the company's dedication to enhancing shareholder value through increased dividends.
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For Duke Energy</h3>
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From 2019 to 2022, Duke Energy experienced a growth in earnings per share, with an increase from $4.99 to $5.16. This positive earnings trend indicates the company's potential to enhance their cash dividend payout, which can benefit income-seeking investors.
<h3>Recap</h3>
In this article, we explore the recent dividend payout of Duke Energy and its significance for shareholders. The company has decided to distribute a dividend of $1.02 per share today, which equates to an annualized dividend yield of 4.71%.
When comparing Duke Energy's dividend yield against its industry peers, the company sits comfortably in the middle, with its peer Cia Paranaense De Energia having the highest annualized dividend yield at 7.02%.
Considering the increase in dividend per share from 2019 to 2022 along with an increase in earnings per share, Duke Energy appears to be in a strong financial position, indicating their ability to sustain dividend distributions to investors.
To stay informed about changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should pay close attention to the company's performance in the upcoming quarters.
\To read more news on Duke Energy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//">click here</a>
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Dividends

Maximizing Investor Returns: Duke Energy Unleashes Growth Potential with Strong Performance

Cia Paranaense De Energia's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.28 million shares sold short, which is 0.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1701970221_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cia Paranaense De Energia has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cia Paranaense De Energia's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cia Paranaense De Energia's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.52%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Cia Paranaense De Energia's Recent Short Interest

Cia Paranaense De Energia's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.37 million shares sold short, which is 0.41% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.73 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1700582421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cia Paranaense De Energia has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cia Paranaense De Energia's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cia Paranaense De Energia's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(ELP) - Analyzing Cia Paranaense De Energia's Short Interest

Cia Paranaense De Energia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.05%. Currently, Cia Paranaense De Energia has a market capitalization of $28.37 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ELP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ELP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,537.65 today based on a price of $9.51 for ELP at the time of writing.
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1700159415_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Cia Paranaense De Energia 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Shares of utilities stocks are trading higher amid a drop in Treasury yields following softer-than-expected October CPI data.

In the current market session, Cia Paranaense De Energia Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) stock price is at $8.77, after a 0.11% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock increased by 6.68%, and in the past year, by 14.53%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1699300810_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Cia Paranaense De Energia P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 21.58 in the Electric Utilities industry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 63.37. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Cia Paranaense De Energia Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1699300810_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Cia Paranaense De Energia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.9%. Currently, Cia Paranaense De Energia has a market capitalization of $26.17 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ELP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ELP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,442.90 today based on a price of $8.77 for ELP at the time of writing.
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1699281026_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,400 Today

Cia Paranaense De Energia's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) short percent of float has risen 40.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.64 million shares sold short, which is 0.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.04 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1699042513_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cia Paranaense De Energia has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cia Paranaense De Energia's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cia Paranaense De Energia's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Today, October 27, 2023, OGE Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGE#NYSE">OGE</a>) will distribute a dividend payout of $0.42 per share, highlighting an annualized dividend yield of 4.77%. Shareholders who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date on October 06, 2023 will be eligible for this payout.
<h3>OGE Energy Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<td>2023-10-06</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>4.77%</td>
<td>2023-09-26</td>
<td>2023-10-10</td>
<td>2023-10-27</td>
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<td>2023-07-07</td>
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<td>$0.41</td>
<td>4.54%</td>
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<td>2023-07-10</td>
<td>2023-07-28</td>
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<td>2023-04-06</td>
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<td>2023-04-10</td>
<td>2023-04-28</td>
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<td>2023-01-06</td>
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<td>$0.41</td>
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<td>2023-01-09</td>
<td>2023-01-27</td>
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<td>2022-10-07</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>4.25%</td>
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<td>2022-10-11</td>
<td>2022-10-28</td>
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<td>2022-07-08</td>
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<td>2022-07-11</td>
<td>2022-07-29</td>
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<td>2022-04-08</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>4.56%</td>
<td>2022-02-23</td>
<td>2022-04-11</td>
<td>2022-04-29</td>
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<td>2022-01-07</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>4.78%</td>
<td>2021-12-01</td>
<td>2022-01-10</td>
<td>2022-01-28</td>
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<td>2021-10-08</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>4.98%</td>
<td>2021-09-29</td>
<td>2021-10-12</td>
<td>2021-10-29</td>
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<td>2021-07-09</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
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<td>2021-05-20</td>
<td>2021-07-12</td>
<td>2021-07-30</td>
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<td>2021-04-09</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>5.17%</td>
<td>2021-02-25</td>
<td>2021-04-12</td>
<td>2021-04-30</td>
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<td>2021-01-08</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>4.92%</td>
<td>2020-12-02</td>
<td>2021-01-11</td>
<td>2021-01-29</td>
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OGE Energy's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Cia Paranaense De Energia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 8.15%.
<h3>Analyzing OGE Energy Financial Health</h3>
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing. 
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1698419118_0.png" alt="dividend chart graph" />
As you can see, from 2019 to 2022, investors saw an average increase in the company's dividend per share, rising from $1.51 in 2019 to $1.65 in 2022. This is good for investors because it shows that the company has steadily returned more capital back to their shareholders and it could mean that they are planning to continue increasing dividends.
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For OGE Energy</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1698419118_1.png" alt="earning chart graph" />
Investors can observe a growth in earnings for OGE Energy from 2019 to 2022, as earnings per share increased from $2.26 to $3.33. This upward trajectory in earnings indicates potential for future cash dividend payout increases, which can be advantageous for income-seeking investors.
<h3>Recap</h3>
This article provides an in-depth analysis of OGE Energy's recent dividend distribution and the impact it has on shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $0.42 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 4.77%.
OGE Energy's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Cia Paranaense De Energia having the highest annualized dividend yield at 8.15%.
The upward trend in dividend per share and earnings per share for OGE Energy from 2019 to 2022 reflects a strong financial position, supporting the company's ability to consistently distribute profits to their investors.
Investors are advised to closely monitor the company's performance in the upcoming quarters to stay informed about any fluctuations in financials or dividend disbursements.
[Track real-time stock fluctuations for OGE Energy on Benzinga.](https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OGE Energy (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/oge#NYSE">OGE</a>))
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Surpassing Expectations: OGE Energy Unleashes Growth Potential and Rewards Investors

Cia Paranaense De Energia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.26%. Currently, Cia Paranaense De Energia has a market capitalization of $25.42 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ELP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ELP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,501.47 today based on a price of $8.52 for ELP at the time of writing.
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1698415240_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,500 Today

Shares of utilities stocks are trading lower. Weakness may be due to a rise in Treasury yields, which could drive a rotation out of dividend-paying stocks.

Cia Paranaense De Energia's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELP#NYSE">ELP</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.26 million shares sold short, which is 0.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cia Paranaense De Energia Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1696257924_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cia Paranaense De Energia has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cia Paranaense De Energia's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cia Paranaense De Energia's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.25%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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