Other competitors in the utilities sector include: Nicor (GAS), Atmos Energy (ATO), and Laclede Group Inc (LG).

FORBES: Earnings Preview: Vectren Corporation

Laclede Group Inc shares are currently trading off about 0.2% on the day.

FORBES: Connect

Laclede Group Inc shares are currently trading up about 0.6% on the day.

FORBES: Laclede Group Crosses Above Key Moving Average Level

Laclede Group Inc shares are currently trading up about 1.4% on the day.

FORBES: Laclede Group Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average

Laclede Group Inc shares are currently trading down about 0.8% on the day.

FORBES: Laclede Group Shares Enter Oversold Territory

Other competitors in the utilities sector include: Piedmont Natural Gas Company (PNY), Vectren Corporation (VVC), and Laclede Group (LG).

FORBES: Earnings Preview: AGL Resources Inc.

The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at Laclede Group Inc, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.

FORBES: LG's Strong Dividend History Helps Get It To The Top 10