BofA analyst Ross Fowler upgraded Southwest Gas (SWX) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $84, up from $76. Southwest selling its interest in Centuri Holdings (CTRI) and recycling capital into its core utility will result in higher earnings and rate base growth, as well as an improved valuation, the analyst tells investors.
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