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U.S. Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 01, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
  • 7D-2.7%
  • 3M13.4%
  • 1Y48.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry has dropped 7.0%, driven by a pullback from Vistra of 9.2%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 53%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 01 Oct 2025US$96.5bUS$33.1bUS$3.1b30.2x31.1x2.9x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025US$93.6bUS$33.1bUS$3.1b30.3x30.2x2.8x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025US$91.5bUS$32.7bUS$3.9b27.7x23.5x2.8x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025US$83.8bUS$32.3bUS$4.1b23.3x20.4x2.6x
Thu, 22 May 2025US$72.3bUS$32.3bUS$4.1b18.8x17.6x2.2x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025US$55.6bUS$31.6bUS$5.2b9.3x10.8x1.8x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025US$60.4bUS$31.6bUS$5.2b13.3x11.7x1.9x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025US$75.9bUS$30.6bUS$4.0b17.7x19.1x2.5x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025US$74.5bUS$30.6bUS$4.0b15.3x18.7x2.4x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024US$75.0bUS$30.6bUS$4.0b16.2x18.9x2.5x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024US$60.4bUS$28.5bUS$2.4b11.1x25.6x2.1x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024US$64.1bUS$28.6bUS$2.1b15x30.9x2.2x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024US$48.8bUS$28.6bUS$2.1b12.6x23.5x1.7x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024US$43.8bUS$28.1bUS$1.5b20.8x29.3x1.6x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024US$51.2bUS$28.1bUS$1.5b22.2x34.2x1.8x
Fri, 24 May 2024US$54.0bUS$28.1bUS$1.5b22.8x36.1x1.9x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024US$40.0bUS$29.9bUS$1.7b28.8x23.3x1.3x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024US$37.5bUS$29.9bUS$2.2b15.1x17x1.3x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024US$30.5bUS$29.1bUS$1.3b11.8x24.2x1x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024US$30.2bUS$29.1bUS$1.3b10.9x23.9x1x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023US$28.9bUS$29.1bUS$1.3b10.3x22.9x1x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023US$26.8bUS$30.4bUS$1.2b10.1x22.2x0.9x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023US$23.7bUS$30.6bUS$1.4b9.8x17x0.8x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023US$26.9bUS$30.6bUS$1.4b9.2x19.3x0.9x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023US$28.2bUS$28.6b-US$1,769,000,000.00n/a-15.9x1x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023US$23.1bUS$28.6b-US$1,769,000,000.00n/a-13.1x0.8x
Sat, 27 May 2023US$22.4bUS$28.0b-US$903,000,000.00n/a-24.8x0.8x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023US$25.1bUS$26.3b-US$1,923,000,000.00n/a-13x1x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023US$24.9bUS$26.3b-US$1,923,000,000.00n/a-13x0.9x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023US$26.7bUS$25.5b-US$663,000,000.00n/a-40.3x1x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023US$27.5bUS$25.5b-US$663,000,000.00n/a-41.5x1.1x
Tue, 13 Dec 2022US$29.1bUS$25.5b-US$663,000,000.00n/a-43.9x1.1x
Thu, 10 Nov 2022US$26.9bUS$25.5b-US$663,000,000.00n/a-40.6x1.1x
Sat, 08 Oct 2022US$25.8bUS$22.8b-US$1,367,000,000.00n/a-18.9x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-18.9x


Total Market Cap: US$25.8bTotal Earnings: -US$1,367,000,000.00Total Revenue: US$22.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 32.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 10.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 13% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders compare with similar industries?

US Market0.22%
Utilities1.52%
Renewable Energy-1.94%
Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders-2.72%
Renewable Energy0.80%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
TLN Talen EnergyUS$425.380.5%
+US$102.8m		137.6%PE103.9x
HNRG Hallador EnergyUS$19.574.8%
+US$38.3m		101.8%PS2x
AES AESUS$13.160.2%
+US$14.2m		-35.0%PE10.2x

Latest News

HNRG
US$19.57
Hallador Energy
7D
4.8%
1Y
101.8%
TLN
US$425.38
Talen Energy
7D
0.5%
1Y
137.6%

US Electricity Demand And Nuclear Expansion Will Shape Markets

Analysts have raised Talen Energy's price target to $428.47, citing upside from conservative long-term guidance, incremental value from new PPAs (particularly with data center clients), strong PJM market positioning, and enhanced capital returns, while noting some need for increased disclosure on gas marketing and contracts. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight conservative long-term guidance through 2028, suggesting upside potential as the company executes beyond stated targets.
VST
US$195.92
Vistra
7D
-4.1%
1Y
59.9%

Increasing AI And Data Center Demand Will Energize Grid Flexibility

Upward revisions to Vistra's price target reflect bullish sentiment driven by record PJM capacity prices, growing power demand from AI adoption and data centers, higher expected EBITDA, and regulatory tailwinds, resulting in a new analyst consensus fair value of $221.57. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite record PJM capacity market prices for the 2026-2027 delivery year and a favorable shift in power market dynamics, leading to valuation upside.
AES
US$13.16
AES
7D
0.2%
1Y
-35.0%