Portland General Electric

POR

Market cap $4.76B

Portland General Electric boasts an 18-year dividend growth streak. The company reaffirmed its 5% to 7% annual diluted EPS growth guidance. Portland General Electric possesses a BBB+ S&P credit rating with a stable outlook.

GridCARE's AI-enabled grid planning approach accelerates time-to-power in Hillsboro, Oregon REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric (PGE) and GridCARE successfully completed their first joint project to accelerate large load interconnections using flexibility for data centers in Hillsboro, Oregon.

On October 3, 2025, Martin Capital Partners, LLC disclosed a new position in Portland General Electric (POR 0.76%), acquiring 109,347 shares in an estimated $4.81 million trade.

PORTLAND, Ore. , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced today that it will host an analyst conference call and webcast at 11 a.m.

POR's rising earnings outlook, strong dividends, and clean energy push highlight its growth story.

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Portland General Electric offers a 4.9% dividend yield, one of its highest ever, supported by a solid balance sheet and prudent payout ratio. POR benefits from robust industrial demand, especially from high tech and data centers, and a supportive regulatory environment in Oregon. Despite short-term EPS pressure from restructuring, management guides for 5-7% annual earnings and dividend growth, fueling long-term total return potential.

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 high dividend payout.

Portland General earns a perfect governance score from ISS, indicating minimal governance risk and strong board, audit, compensation, and shareholder rights practices. This $4.7 billion market cap utility offers a 4.9% dividend, above the 10-year US Treasury rate. The company benefits from access to dispatchable, affordable hydropower, as well as diversification across power gen sources, like natural gas, renewables, and coal.