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Portland Gen Electric

Portland General Electric is a regulated electric utility providing generation, transmission, and distribution services in a service territory that includes about half of all Oregon residents and two thirds of the state's business activity. The company owns (wholly or through joint ventures) 3.5 gigawatts of gas, coal, wind, and hydro generation.

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UBS analyst Gregg Orrill upgrades Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $47 to $50.

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UBS Upgrades Portland Gen Electric to Buy, Raises Price Target to $50

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $48 to $45.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Portland Gen Electric, Lowers Price Target to $45

Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Lonegan maintains Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $51 to $48.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Portland Gen Electric, Lowers Price Target to $48

Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintains Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $46 to $44.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Portland Gen Electric, Lowers Price Target to $44

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<li>Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintained a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from $58 to $61 on Dec. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.08%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $47 to $48 on April 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Sunderland downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral and cut the price from $50 to $44 on April 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 25, Portland Gen Electric posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
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<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
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Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.99 by 8.08 percent. This is a 24.79 percent decrease over earnings of $1.21 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $928.00 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $978.15 million by 5.13 percent. This is a 1.28 percent decrease over sales of $940.00 million the same period last year.

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UPDATE: Portland Gen Electric Q1 EPS $0.91 Misses $0.99 Estimate, Sales $928.00M Miss $978.15M Estimate

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Portland Gen Electric Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $3.13-$3.33 vs $3.23 Est

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Earnings Scheduled For April 25, 2025

Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2025-04-25. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Portland Gen Electric will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14. 
The announcement from Portland Gen Electric is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.01, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Portland Gen Electric's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>0.62</td>
<td>1.09</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>1.21</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745503326_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Portland Gen Electric Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Portland Gen Electric were trading at $43.32 as of April 23. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 0.4%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Portland Gen Electric</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Portland Gen Electric.
Analysts have provided Portland Gen Electric with 6 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $45.67, suggesting a potential 5.42% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of TXNM Energy, Idacorp and MGE Energy, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for TXNM Energy, with an average 1-year price target of $54.67, suggesting a potential 26.2% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Idacorp, with an average 1-year price target of $124.5, suggesting a potential 187.4% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Underperform trajectory for MGE Energy, with an average 1-year price target of $80.0, suggesting a potential 84.67% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for TXNM Energy, Idacorp and MGE Energy, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Portland Gen Electric</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>13.66%</td>
<td>$367M</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
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<td>TXNM Energy</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>15.74%</td>
<td>$293.21M</td>
<td>0.63%</td>
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<td>Idacorp</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-3.36%</td>
<td>$43.13M</td>
<td>1.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGE Energy</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>4.11%</td>
<td>$61.54M</td>
<td>1.82%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Portland Gen Electric is positioned in the middle among its peers for consensus rating. It ranks at the top for revenue growth, indicating strong performance in this area. In terms of gross profit, it is also at the top compared to its peers. However, its return on equity is at the bottom when compared to the other companies in the analysis.
<h3>Delving into Portland Gen Electric's Background</h3>
Portland General Electric is a regulated electric utility providing generation, transmission, and distribution services in a service territory that includes about half of all Oregon residents and two thirds of the state's business activity. The company owns (wholly or through joint ventures) 3.5 gigawatts of gas, coal, wind, and hydro generation.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Portland Gen Electric's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Portland Gen Electric showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 13.66% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Utilities sector.
Net Margin: Portland Gen Electric's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.61%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Portland Gen Electric's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.02%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Portland Gen Electric's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.31%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Portland Gen Electric's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.27, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/POR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Portland Gen Electric visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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A Preview Of Portland Gen Electric's Earnings

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $47 to $48.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Portland Gen Electric, Raises Price Target to $48

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2025.

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Reported Friday, Portland General Electric Increases Quarterly Dividend By 5% To $0.525, Payable July 15

JPMorgan analyst Jeremy Tonet reduced the ratings for Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) and Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) amid JPMorgan economists&#8217; prediction <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645681/jpmorgan-raises-recession-risk-to-60-as-largest-us-tax-hike-in-60-years-hits-global-economy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">that a recession is likely this year</a>.
The analyst writes that while President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day delay in tariff hikes offers a temporary reprieve, the proposed increase in tariffs on China to 125% still results in an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">average effective rate above 25%</a>.
Eversource Energy: Consequently, Tonet downgraded Eversource to Underweight from Neutral and cut the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ES/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $69 to $58</a>.
The analyst says that he sees growing recession and tariff-related headwinds as additional downside risks for the company, given its ongoing offshore wind exposure and the persistent regulatory challenges in the Northeast, particularly Connecticut (CT).
Despite some progress in leadership confirmation at CT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Tonet remains skeptical that regulatory easing would meaningfully improve the company&#8217;s position.
Portland General Electric: Also, the analyst lowered Portland General Electric&#8217;s rating from Overweight to Neutral and cut the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/por/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $55 to $44</a>.
The analyst writes that he remains cautious due to several factors. First, the company is already facing rate backlash, which could worsen if economic pressures intensify.
Second, its small-cap profile and exposure to wildfire risk make it less attractive in a market leaning toward safety trades, adds the analyst. 
Further, Tonet says that the significant financing requirements, combined with limited flexibility in the absence of a secured holding company, also disadvantage the company on a relative basis.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $15 to $10. AES shares closed at $11.14 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Sunderland downgraded the rating for Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $50 to $44. Portland Gen Electric shares closed at $42.28 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/POR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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JP Morgan analyst Richard Sunderland downgrades Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowers the price target from $50 to $44.

JP Morgan Downgrades Portland Gen Electric to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $44

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Essential Utilities, Portland General Electric, and Independent Bank have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 4%.
Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTRG#NYSE">WTRG</a>) operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the U.S.
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Essential Utilities has increased its dividends every year for the last 33 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on July 31, the company raised the quarterly payout by 6% to $0.3255 per share, equaling an annual figure of $1.302 per share. The dividend yield on the stock is 3.28%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $2.09 billion. According to its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 26, the company posted revenues of $604.38 million and EPS of $0.67. Both figures came in above the Street estimates.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/02/44021816/a-glimpse-into-the-expert-outlook-on-essential-utilities-through-4-analysts">article by Benzinga</a> for four analysts&#8217; insights on Essential Utilities.
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Portland General Electric&nbsp;
Portland General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>), an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon.
Portland General Electric has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 19 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement last April 19, the company increased the quarterly payout by 5.3% to $0.50 per share, equal to $2 per share annually. The company confirmed on Feb. 12 that the payout would remain the same. The current dividend yield on the stock stands at 4.49%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $3.44 billion. As per its most recent earnings release on Feb. 14, it posted Q4 2024 revenues of $837 million and EPS of $0.36, both above the Street estimates.
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Independent Bank
Independent Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDB#NASDAQ">INDB</a>) operates as the bank holding company for Rockland Trust Company that provides commercial banking products and services to individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses in the U.S.
Independent Bank has raised its dividends every year for the last 14 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on March 21, 2024, its board increased the quarterly payout from $0.55 to $0.57 per share or $2.28 annualized. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Dec. 12, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The dividend yield is 3.58%.
Independent Bank&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 is $683.11 million. In its most recent earnings release on Jan. 16, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $176.85 million and EPS of $1.21. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
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Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $42 to $47.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Portland Gen Electric, Raises Price Target to $47

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.40%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $17 to $12 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $24 to $16 on Nov. 21, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Recent News: AES will host a conference call on Friday, Feb. 28, to review its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.68%</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintained a Sector Perform rating and increased the price target from $58 to $61 on Dec. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $54 to $58 on Oct. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 12, Dominion Energy reported fourth-quarter revenue of $3.400 billion, missing the consensus of $3.941 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.51%</li>
<li>Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Paul Fremont downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on Feb. 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $47 to $42 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 14, Portland General Electric posted in-line quarterly earnings.</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Lonegan maintains Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $50 to $51.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Portland Gen Electric, Raises Price Target to $51

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Wolfe Research analyst Alex Zukin downgraded Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) from Outperform to Peer Perform. Datadog shares closed at $131.01 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DDOG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gena Wang downgraded the rating for Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $111 to $45. Moderna shares closed at $32.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRNA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Paul Fremont downgraded Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Portland Gen Electric shares closed at $41.64 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/POR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Paul Fremont downgrades Portland Gen Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

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