Ladenburg Thalmann has downgraded Portland General Electric Co (POR) to Sell from Neutral as of December 3, 2025. This decision reflects heightened caution regarding the company's outlook, likely influenced by competitive pressures and market conditions that could affect performance.
Portland General Electric, which engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in Oregon, currently has a market capitalization of $5.6 billion. The company operates five natural gas-fired generating facilities and two wind farms, catering to its retail customers while also participating in the wholesale electricity and natural gas market.
As of November 25, 2025, Portland General Electric reported a P/E ratio of 18.49 and an EPS of 2.76, with a notable dividend yield of 421.7%. The upcoming earnings report is anticipated on July 23, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.67 and revenue of $846.8 million.
The analyst consensus for Portland General Electric remains at Buy, with 4 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 11 Hold, 1 Sell, and no Strong Sell ratings. Recent actions include a downgrade from UBS to Neutral from Buy on November 19, 2025. Such decisions reflect the dynamic nature of analyst perspectives, which can shift as new information becomes available.
Investors should consider these ratings as part of a broader analysis that includes company fundamentals, competitive positioning, and industry trends.