DPG | Q3 2026 - Day ChartDuff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. ||
MARKET-BEATING SCORE = 7/10
Dividend yield (indicated)
6.02%
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PEGY 0.31 — undervalued vs growth. Strong market beater.
EPS growth 5.2% — modest.
Revenue growing 0.3% YoY — steady.
Gross margin 100.0% — strong moat.
FCF margin 88.5% — real cash generation.
D/E 0.07 — conservative leverage.
P/E (TTM): 3.46×
Industry Avg: 14.50× ▲ 11.04
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KEY RISK ASSESSMENT
"Could a policy change or major competitor disrupt growth in the next 2 years?"
DPG faces moderate risk from shifts in monetary policy, as interest rate fluctuations directly impact its cost of leverage and the relative attractiveness of dividend-heavy utility holdings. While the fund competes with lower-cost ETFs, its specialized infrastructure focus provides a degree of insulation from direct market share disruption in the short term. However, significant regulatory shifts regarding the energy transition and decarbonization remain key variables that could alter the growth trajectories of its underlying portfolio companies over the next two years.
Risk Level:
Moderate
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POSITIVE CATALYST OUTLOOK
"Could a policy change or competitor headwinds create a positive catalyst in the next 2 years?"
The ongoing implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act provides substantial tax incentives and regulatory support for the utility and renewable energy holdings within DPG's portfolio, acting as a significant policy catalyst over the next two years. Additionally, a stabilizing or declining interest rate environment would likely alleviate pressure on capital-intensive infrastructure firms, making DPG's dividend-focused strategy more attractive relative to fixed-income alternatives. While the fund faces general market volatility, the global shift toward grid modernization and decarbonization ensures a steady pipeline of growth for its core assets, potentially outperforming broader financial services peers facing tightening credit conditions.
Positive Outlook:
Moderate
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Multiple Time-Frame Analysis; Color Code | Strength favors the higher timeframe.
Yearly timeframe = black
Monthly timeframe = pink
weekly = grey
daily = red
4hr = orange
1hr = yellow
15min = blue
5min = green if they are shown. (Level visibility on intervals is set to timeframe the level was found on and below to keep chart view organized.)
** Candle Science explained **
A Range = two or more consecutive color candles.
There are two types of ranges - accumulation and distribution. **A single candle is a range on a lower timeframe. *Find the range and define its, creation dates, prices, and risk parameters. A range is broken down into 4 candle, which create 6 levels that define the range and illustrate market structure.
Focus only on the first and last candle of each range. The last candle of each type of range has two levels - see FS & Inv. FS Candles below.
DISTRIBUTION RANGES DEFINED:
When price is above a distribution range, these candles/levels act as support.
(BS) BACKSIDE Candle - First distribution candle in a distribution range. Expectation = strong reaction to price. long wicks reaching to or away from level. high angle accumulation trends, f.v,g's
(FS) FrontSide Candle - Last distribution candle in a distribution range. Expectation = reversal, create a low angle accumulation trend. The top of Distribution candles are used as support. The bottom of the FrontSide candle is the SwingLow of the range. The FS candle wants to protect the SwingLow. When/if Price Action closes below the SwingLow, the level is invalidated. Find another range to trade.
ACCUMULATION RANGES DEFINED: When price is below an accumulation range, these candles/levels act as resistance.
INVERSE BACKSIDE (Inv.BS) - First Accumulation candle in an accumulation range. Expectation. = strong reaction to price. long wicks reaching to or away from level. Creates high angle distribution trends, f.v.g, protects the Inv.FS candle
INVERSE FRONTSIDE (Inv.FS) - Last accumulation candle in an accumulation range. Expectation = reversal, create a low angle distribution trend. The bottom of Accumulation candles are used as resistance.
The top of the Inv.FrontSide candle is the SwingHigh of the range. The Inv.FS candle wants to protect the SwingHigh. When/if Price Action closes above the SwingHigh, the level is invalidated. Find another range to trade.
