Idacorp Inc: (NYSE: IDA)

$49.65

0.39 (0.79%)

Volume 178,357

May 17 04:03 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 2-Buy

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		49.18 - 49.71
	
		52wk Low - High
		38.17 - 50.16
	
		Previous Close
		49.26
	
		Avg. Volume
		230,636
	
		Industry
		UTIL-ELEC PWR
	
		Market Cap
		2.49 B
	
		Div - Yield
		1.52 - 3.06
	
		Beta
		0.42
	
		PE (Forward)
		15.05
	
		Current Year Est.
		3.30
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		3.13%
	
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                                                                        Buy
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                                                                        10.12%
                                                                    
                                                                        #4
                                                                        Sell
                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
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                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            15.05
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            3.76
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            3.30
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.64
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            0.66
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            3.13%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            08-08-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            3.55
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            4.00%
                        
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            Company Description
        
Idacorp Inc. is an electric public utility company.  The company is engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy primarily in the areas including southern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. The company relies heavily on  hydroelectric power for its generating needs and is one of the nation's few investor-owned utilities with a predominantly hydro base.  The company's principal commercial and industrial customers include lodges, condominiums, and ski lifts and related facilities.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (06/2013)	Next Qtr (09/2013)	Current Year (12/2013)	Next Year (12/2014)
Average Estimate	0.64	1.67	3.30	3.40
Number of Estimates	2	2	4	3
Low Estimate	0.62	1.64	3.25	3.40
High Estimate	0.66	1.69	3.35	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.71	1.84	3.37	3.30
EPS Growth	-9.86%	-9.51%	-2.08%	3.13%

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EPS Growth for IDA

Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
IDACORP INC	IDA	49.65
CPFL ENERGI-ADR	CPL	22.00
ENDESA-CHILE	EOC	49.44
ALLETE INC	ALE	51.19
AMER ELEC PWR	AEP	49.64
E.ON AG-ADR	EONGY	16.70
EL PASO ELEC CO	EE	38.00
EMPIRE DISTRICT	EDE	22.94
ENTERGY CORP	ETR	71.14
MGE ENERGY INC	MGEE	56.73

Sector:Utilities>> Industry:UTIL-ELEC PWR

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Zacks Commentary

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May, 14 2013 00:00

Avista Files for Gas Rate Decline

Aug 30, 2012

Korea Electric Posts Higher Loss

Aug 13, 2012

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May 07, 2013

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Financials

EPS TTM	3.55
Sales	1,081
Net Income	177
Price/Earnings	13.99
Price/Book	1.40
Price/Cash Flow	8.37
Price/Sales	2.25

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News

Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago IDACORP Is Up 4.0% (IDA) - Financial News Network Online - Earnings Lookback

May 18, 2013

IDACORP reports higher Q1 net income, provides guidance for 2013 - Datamonitor

May 16, 2013

IDACORP Sets Date for Annual Meeting of Shareholders - Close-Up Media

May 15, 2013

Recent 52-Week High Exceeded in Shares of IDACORP (IDA) - Financial News Netwfork Online - 52-Week High-Lows

May 15, 2013

Zacks.com featured expert Kevin Matras highlights: Ryland Group Inc., Alliant Techsystems Inc., State Street Corp., IdaCorp, Inc. and Standard Motor Products Inc. - Pr Newswire

May 15, 2013

IDACORP, Inc.Corporate Event Announcement Notice - Wall Street Horizon

May 14, 2013

IDACORP Ranks the Highest in Terms of Beta in the Electric Utilities Industry (IDA, ALE, CNL) - Financial News Network Online - News Corner

May 13, 2013

IDACORP, Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders Scheduled For May 16 - Pr Newswire

May 13, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.40
ABR (Last Week)	2.40
# of recs in ABR	5
Average Target Price	50.38
Industry Rank by ABR	94 out of 265
Rank in Industry	3 out of 78

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Idacorp Inc: (NYSE: IDA)

$49.65

0.39 (0.79%)

Volume 178,357

May 17 04:03 PM ET

Stock Activity

Premium research

Zacks Rank Short-Term: 1-3 Months

Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buys

Zacks Recommendation Long-Term: 6+ Months

All Outperform Rated Stocks

Zacks Industry Rank

Equity Research Report

Key Earnings Data

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Earnings Estimates

Industry Analysis

Sector:Utilities>> Industry:UTIL-ELEC PWR

Zacks Commentary

Top Rated Zacks Rank Sectors

Avista Files for Gas Rate Decline

Korea Electric Posts Higher Loss

Report for IDA

Financials

News

Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago IDACORP Is Up 4.0% (IDA) - Financial News Network Online - Earnings Lookback

IDACORP reports higher Q1 net income, provides guidance for 2013 - Datamonitor

IDACORP Sets Date for Annual Meeting of Shareholders - Close-Up Media

Recent 52-Week High Exceeded in Shares of IDACORP (IDA) - Financial News Netwfork Online - 52-Week High-Lows

Zacks.com featured expert Kevin Matras highlights: Ryland Group Inc., Alliant Techsystems Inc., State Street Corp., IdaCorp, Inc. and Standard Motor Products Inc. - Pr Newswire

IDACORP, Inc.Corporate Event Announcement Notice - Wall Street Horizon

IDACORP Ranks the Highest in Terms of Beta in the Electric Utilities Industry (IDA, ALE, CNL) - Financial News Network Online - News Corner

IDACORP, Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders Scheduled For May 16 - Pr Newswire

Broker Recommendations

Day Low - High	49.18 - 49.71
52wk Low - High	38.17 - 50.16
Previous Close	49.26
Avg. Volume	230,636
Industry	UTIL-ELEC PWR
Market Cap	2.49 B
Div - Yield	1.52 - 3.06
Beta	0.42
PE (Forward)	15.05
Current Year Est.	3.30
Quarterly Earnings ESP	3.13%

PE (Forward)	15.05
PEG Ratio	3.76
Current Year Est.	3.30
Current Quarter Estimate	0.64
Most Accurate Estimate	0.66
Earnings ESP	3.13%
Next Earnings Report Date	08-08-2013
EPS Last Year	3.55
Expected Earnings Growth	4.00%