Comparing Eletrobras (EBR) to Other Utilities Stocks for Strong Performance.

Eletrobras (EBR) has outperformed other utilities stocks this year, with a 67% return compared to the sector's 12.4% average. The stock has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and its full-year earnings estimate has increased 12.5% over the past 90 days. EBR also outperforms its Utility - Electric Power industry, which has gained 12.1% this year. MYR Group (MYRG) is another utilities stock that has outperformed the sector with a 20.2% year-to-date return.