James Thalacker

Q: What is James Thalacker's success rate?

James Thalacker currently has a success rate of 72.22649374221743.

Q: What is the average return of James Thalacker's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 2.3566918455690105.

BMO Capital | Utilities

James Thalacker is an analyst from BMO Capital specializing in the Utilities sector. Ranked #2456 out of 4771 analysts, they have issued 91 stock ratings with a success rate of 72.23% and an average return of 2.36%.

James Thalacker has a well-established track record, with 91 ratings issued in the Utilities sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 72.23% and an average return of 2.36%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#2456

Out of 4771

Total Ratings

+72.23%

Success Rate

+2.36%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

DUK

Buy

Aug 05, 2026

Target

$132.00

Current

$119.37

Performance

-3.22%

James Thalacker rated DUK as Outperform on Aug 05, 2026, setting a price target of 132. Shares have remained stable near 119.37, leaving the 132 target still in play.

DTE

Hold

Jul 29, 2026

Target

$150.00

Current

$134.34

Performance

-6.40%

On Jul 29, 2026, DTE was given a Market Perform rating by James Thalacker, with a target price of 150. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 134.34.

NRG

Hold

Jul 28, 2026

Target

$212.00

Current

$111.65

Performance

-12.47%

NRG received a Market Perform rating from James Thalacker on Jul 28, 2026, aiming for 212. The Hold stance proved prudent, with the market softening by 12.47%.

SO

Buy

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$104.00

Current

$87.75

Performance

-9.05%

On Jul 27, 2026, James Thalacker published a Outperform outlook on SO, with a target of 104. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 87.75.

NEE

Buy

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$96.00

Current

$82.44

Performance

-7.19%

James Thalacker on Jul 27, 2026 assigned NEE a Outperform rating, with a price target of 96. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 7.19%.

PCG

Buy

Jul 24, 2026

Target

$28.00

Current

$14.03

Performance

-21.40%

On Jul 24, 2026, James Thalacker reaffirmed PCG with a Outperform rating, targeting 28. Shares slid 21.40% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

D

Hold

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$70.00

Current

$65.07

Performance

-8.47%

D was rated Market Perform by James Thalacker on Jul 22, 2026, with a price objective of 70. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 8.47% decline.

ES

Hold

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$72.00

Current

$68.99

Performance

-7.35%

On Jul 22, 2026, James Thalacker initiated coverage on ES with a Market Perform rating and target of 72. The rating matched the stock’s inability to hold above 68.99.

ETR

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$124.00

Current

$105.73

Performance

-7.96%

James Thalacker issued a Outperform recommendation for ETR on Jul 22, 2026, price target set at 124. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

AEE

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$119.00

Current

$104.95

Performance

-6.30%

On Jul 22, 2026, AEE was evaluated by James Thalacker, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 119. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 119 target.

AEP

Hold

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$139.00

Current

$123.47

Performance

-7.21%

James Thalacker rated AEP as Market Perform on Jul 22, 2026, setting a price target of 139. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 7.21%.

BKH

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$85.00

Current

$72.28

Performance

-3.60%

On Jul 22, 2026, BKH was given a Outperform rating by James Thalacker, with a target price of 85. The stock traded sideways with a -3.60% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

CMS

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$82.00

Current

$67.68

Performance

-8.52%

CMS received a Outperform rating from James Thalacker on Jul 22, 2026, aiming for 82. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 8.52% below expectations.

CNP

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$47.00

Current

$39.12

Performance

-10.44%

On Jul 22, 2026, James Thalacker published a Outperform outlook on CNP, with a target of 47. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 39.12.

EVRG

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$92.00

Current

$81.36

Performance

-6.01%

James Thalacker on Jul 22, 2026 assigned EVRG a Outperform rating, with a price target of 92. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 6.01%.

LNT

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$80.00

Current

$67.25

Performance

-9.15%

On Jul 22, 2026, James Thalacker reaffirmed LNT with a Outperform rating, targeting 80. Shares slid 9.15% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

OGE

Hold

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$49.00

Current

$46.59

Performance

-5.50%

OGE was rated Market Perform by James Thalacker on Jul 22, 2026, with a price objective of 49. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 5.50% decline.

PPL

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$40.00

Current

$34.21

Performance

-5.24%

On Jul 22, 2026, James Thalacker initiated coverage on PPL with a Outperform rating and target of 40. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 5.79 away from the target.

SRE

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$102.00

Current

$84.03

Performance

-9.69%

James Thalacker issued a Outperform recommendation for SRE on Jul 22, 2026, price target set at 102. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

WEC

Hold

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$117.00

Current

$105.35

Performance

-7.15%

On Jul 22, 2026, WEC was evaluated by James Thalacker, who gave a Market Perform rating and target of 117. The Hold call avoided chasing into subsequent weakness of 7.15%.

XEL

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$92.00

Current

$75.41

Performance

-5.96%

James Thalacker rated XEL as Outperform on Jul 22, 2026, setting a price target of 92. The stock has underperformed, dropping 5.96% despite the bullish target of 92.

NI

Buy

Jul 17, 2026

Target

$49.00

Current

$41.43

Performance

-9.90%

On Jul 17, 2026, NI was given a Outperform rating by James Thalacker, with a target price of 49. Despite the Buy call, shares fell from 41.43 to 41.43, challenging the optimistic stance.

EXC

Hold

Apr 17, 2026

Target

$49.00

Current

$43.39

Performance

-7.72%

EXC received a Market Perform rating from James Thalacker on Apr 17, 2026, aiming for 49. The Hold stance proved prudent, with the market softening by 7.72%.

PEG

Hold

Apr 13, 2026

Target

$91.00

Current

$72.48

Performance

-10.80%

On Apr 13, 2026, James Thalacker published a Market Perform outlook on PEG, with a target of 91. Weakness in the stock, now at 72.48, supported the conservative rating.

CEG

Buy

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$386.00

Current

$285.97

Performance

4.82%

James Thalacker on Apr 02, 2026 assigned CEG a Outperform rating, with a price target of 386. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 285.97.

VST

Buy

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$244.00

Current

$147.05

Performance

-14.79%

On Jan 12, 2026, James Thalacker reaffirmed VST with a Outperform rating, targeting 244. Shares slid 14.79% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

NEP

Hold

Jan 13, 2025

Target

$18.00

Current

$10.54

Performance

-39.22%

NEP was rated Market Perform by James Thalacker on Jan 13, 2025, with a price objective of 18. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 39.22% decline.

AY

Hold

May 10, 2024

Target

$23.00

Current

$21.99

Performance

-4.18%

On May 10, 2024, James Thalacker initiated coverage on AY with a Market Perform rating and target of 23. The stock’s lack of movement around 21.99 aligned with a cautious approach.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is James Thalacker?

James Thalacker is an analyst from BMO Capital specializing in the Utilities sector.

What is James Thalacker's success rate?

James Thalacker currently has a success rate of +72.23%.

How many ratings has James Thalacker issued?

James Thalacker has issued 91 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of James Thalacker's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +2.36%.

What is James Thalacker's ranking?

James Thalacker is ranked #2456 out of 4771 analysts.

What types of ratings does James Thalacker give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow James Thalacker?

You can follow James Thalacker by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by James Thalacker?

Their latest rating was a Buy on DUK issued on 2026-08-05.