James Thalacker

Q: What is James Thalacker's success rate?

James Thalacker currently has a success rate of 71.11889079039626.

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

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 5.856526517799043.

BMO Capital | Utilities

James Thalacker is an analyst from BMO Capital specializing in the Utilities sector. Ranked #2397 out of 4627 analysts, they have issued 64 stock ratings with a success rate of 71.12% and an average return of 5.86%.

James Thalacker has a well-established track record, with 64 ratings issued in the Utilities sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 71.12% and an average return of 5.86%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#2397

Out of 4627

Total Ratings

+71.12%

Success Rate

+5.86%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

LNT

Buy

Apr 17, 2026

Target

$79.00

Current

$72.83

Performance

0.00%

James Thalacker rated LNT as Outperform on Apr 17, 2026, setting a price target of 79. Shares have remained stable near 72.83, leaving the 79 target still in play.

CMS

Buy

Apr 17, 2026

Target

$85.00

Current

$77.75

Performance

0.00%

On Apr 17, 2026, CMS was given a Outperform rating by James Thalacker, with a target price of 85. The stock traded sideways with a 0.00% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

EXC

Hold

Apr 17, 2026

Target

$49.00

Current

$47.02

Performance

0.00%

EXC received a Market Perform rating from James Thalacker on Apr 17, 2026, aiming for 49. Shares remained flat at 47.02, aligning with the neutral rating.

DUK

Buy

Apr 13, 2026

Target

$143.00

Current

$128.03

Performance

-1.82%

On Apr 13, 2026, James Thalacker published a Outperform outlook on DUK, with a target of 143. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 128.03.

AEP

Hold

Apr 13, 2026

Target

$141.00

Current

$133.66

Performance

-0.59%

James Thalacker on Apr 13, 2026 assigned AEP a Market Perform rating, with a price target of 141. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 133.66.

PEG

Hold

Apr 13, 2026

Target

$91.00

Current

$81.58

Performance

0.39%

On Apr 13, 2026, James Thalacker reaffirmed PEG with a Market Perform rating, targeting 91. The neutral call matched muted market action of 0.39%.

ETR

Buy

Apr 13, 2026

Target

$127.00

Current

$115.52

Performance

0.16%

ETR was rated Outperform by James Thalacker on Apr 13, 2026, with a price objective of 127. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

CEG

Buy

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$386.00

Current

$296.21

Performance

8.57%

On Apr 02, 2026, James Thalacker initiated coverage on CEG with a Outperform rating and target of 386. The stock’s climb of 8.57% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

DTE

Hold

Mar 26, 2026

Target

$148.00

Current

$146.98

Performance

—

James Thalacker issued a Market Perform recommendation for DTE on Mar 26, 2026, price target set at 148. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 146.98.

ES

Hold

Mar 23, 2026

Target

$75.00

Current

$69.25

Performance

2.37%

On Mar 23, 2026, ES was evaluated by James Thalacker, who gave a Market Perform rating and target of 75. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 69.25.

PPL

Buy

Mar 16, 2026

Target

$42.00

Current

$39.02

Performance

0.72%

James Thalacker rated PPL as Outperform on Mar 16, 2026, setting a price target of 42. Shares have remained stable near 39.02, leaving the 42 target still in play.

AEE

Buy

Feb 13, 2026

Target

$120.00

Current

$112.71

Performance

1.57%

On Feb 13, 2026, AEE was given a Outperform rating by James Thalacker, with a target price of 120. The stock traded sideways with a 1.57% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

NEE

Buy

Jan 27, 2026

Target

$93.00

Current

$91.98

Performance

5.54%

NEE received a Outperform rating from James Thalacker on Jan 27, 2026, aiming for 93. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 91.98 to 91.98, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

CNP

Buy

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$42.00

Current

$43.00

Performance

11.40%

On Jan 13, 2026, James Thalacker published a Outperform outlook on CNP, with a target of 42. Shares gained 11.40%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 42.

OGE

Hold

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$45.00

Current

$48.16

Performance

12.08%

James Thalacker on Jan 13, 2026 assigned OGE a Market Perform rating, with a price target of 45. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 12.08% despite the neutral view.

VST

Buy

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$244.00

Current

$163.46

Performance

-5.28%

On Jan 12, 2026, James Thalacker reaffirmed VST with a Outperform rating, targeting 244. Shares slid 5.28% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

NRG

Hold

Nov 07, 2025

Target

$195.00

Current

$167.73

Performance

-2.77%

NRG was rated Market Perform by James Thalacker on Nov 07, 2025, with a price objective of 195. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

D

Hold

Nov 03, 2025

Target

$65.00

Current

$62.42

Performance

6.72%

On Nov 03, 2025, James Thalacker initiated coverage on D with a Market Perform rating and target of 65. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 6.72%.

SRE

Buy

Oct 22, 2025

Target

$99.00

Current

$94.02

Performance

2.13%

James Thalacker issued a Outperform recommendation for SRE on Oct 22, 2025, price target set at 99. The target of 99 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

WEC

Hold

Oct 21, 2025

Target

$120.00

Current

$115.87

Performance

-0.61%

On Oct 21, 2025, WEC was evaluated by James Thalacker, who gave a Market Perform rating and target of 120. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 115.87.

XEL

Buy

Oct 15, 2025

Target

$87.00

Current

$81.08

Performance

-0.88%

James Thalacker rated XEL as Outperform on Oct 15, 2025, setting a price target of 87. Shares have remained stable near 81.08, leaving the 87 target still in play.

PCG

Buy

Oct 14, 2025

Target

$25.00

Current

$17.26

Performance

5.24%

On Oct 14, 2025, PCG was given a Outperform rating by James Thalacker, with a target price of 25. The stock rallied 5.24% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 25 and validating the bullish stance.

NI

Buy

Sep 29, 2025

Target

$47.00

Current

$48.31

Performance

11.80%

NI received a Outperform rating from James Thalacker on Sep 29, 2025, aiming for 47. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 48.31 to 48.31, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

SO

Buy

Jul 22, 2025

Target

$102.00

Current

$94.51

Performance

-1.40%

On Jul 22, 2025, James Thalacker published a Outperform outlook on SO, with a target of 102. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 94.51.

NEP

Hold

Jan 13, 2025

Target

$18.00

Current

$10.54

Performance

-39.22%

James Thalacker on Jan 13, 2025 assigned NEP a Market Perform rating, with a price target of 18. The call successfully avoided chasing as shares lost 39.22%.

AY

Hold

May 10, 2024

Target

$23.00

Current

$21.99

Performance

-4.18%

On May 10, 2024, James Thalacker reaffirmed AY with a Market Perform rating, targeting 23. The neutral call matched muted market action of -4.18%.

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 +71.12%.

How many ratings has James Thalacker issued?

James Thalacker has issued 64 stock ratings so far.

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

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +5.86%.

What is James Thalacker's ranking?

James Thalacker is ranked #2397 out of 4627 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 LNT issued on 2026-04-17.