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Best Regulated Electric Utility Stocks to Buy Now (2023)
Top regulated electric utility stocks in 2023 ranked by overall Zen Score. See the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy now, according to analyst forecasts for the utilities - regulated electric industry.

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GNE
GENIE ENERGY LTD
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$303.05M$11.657.27%$109.36M3.48x0.56
ED
CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$33.75B$95.073.64%$5.07B20.31x2.33
PAM
PAMPA ENERGY INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$1.60B$29.003.50%$535.00M6.11x1.16
SO
SOUTHERN CO
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$74.69B$68.593.39%$10.42B20.91x3.30
XEL
XCEL ENERGY INC
NASDAQ
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$36.04B$65.553.54%$4.99B20.61x2.67
KEN
KENON HOLDINGS LTD
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$1.58B$29.301.37%$1.73B1.02x0.60
ES
EVERSOURCE ENERGY
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$26.39B$75.733.39%$3.73B18.70x2.44
AGR
AVANGRID INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$14.97B$38.733.20%$2.29B16.99x1.07
POR
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$4.21B$47.143.83%$845.00M18.06x2.76
IDA
IDACORP INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$5.34B$105.663.78%$573.67M20.68x1.68
NEE
NEXTERA ENERGY INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$150.43B$75.692.55%$9.82B36.04x2.79
CMS
CMS ENERGY CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$17.60B$60.434.26%$2.99B21.20x3.39
AEP
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
NASDAQ
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$45.78B$89.094.31%$6.91B19.75x2.90
EVRG
EVERGY INC
NASDAQ
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$13.65B$59.454.02%$2.13B18.18x2.11
LNT
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP
NASDAQ
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$13.02B$51.833.58%$1.70B18.99x2.21
WEC
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$29.40B$93.223.66%$3.37B20.90x2.68
OGE
OGE ENERGY CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$7.14B$35.673.51%$1.42B10.71x1.84
EIX
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$26.16B$68.383.54%$4.46B42.47x3.87
VIA
VIA RENEWABLES INC
NASDAQ
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$120.27M$16.773.52%$31.90M-13.42x3.02
FTS
FORTIS INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$19.73B$40.933.05%$2.36B19.58x1.97
DTE
DTE ENERGY CO
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$21.96B$106.753.98%$3.26B19.30x3.11
PPL
PPL CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$19.71B$26.783.36%$2.70B26.00x1.72
AEE
AMEREN CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$22.02B$84.044.26%$3.17B20.20x2.60
EBR
BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER CO
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$7.63B$5.922.96%$2.83B7.69x1.47
HE
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$4.05B$36.972.35%$702.44M16.80x6.38
PNW
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$8.74B$77.224.21%$1.63B18.08x2.74
ENLT
ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD
NASDAQ
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$1.95B$16.910.83%$142.55M67.64x3.09
DUK
DUKE ENERGY CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$72.67B$94.373.08%$11.13B29.77x2.56
PCG
PG&E CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$38.57B$15.642.29%$6.24B17.19x4.19
PNM
PNM RESOURCES INC
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$4.17B$48.630.35%$664.69M24.69x3.19
CEPU
CENTRAL PUERTO SA
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$813.03M$5.374.27%$316.25M-124.88x0.59
EDN
EDENOR
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$340.37M$7.51-4.33%$279.85M-1.69x2.23
ENIC
ENEL CHILE SA
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$3.25B$2.350.86%$320.07M32.64x1.99
KEP
KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP
NYSE
Utilities - Regulated Electric
$8.88B$6.92-0.72%$6.55B-2.04x2.29
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Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Mar 2023?

According to Zen Score, the 3 best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now are:

1. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)


Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is the top regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 55, which is 22 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33. It passed 20 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Genie Energy has seen its stock return 72.59% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 82 percentage points.

2. Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED)


Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) is the second best regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 48, which is 15 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33. It passed 17 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Consolidated Edison has seen its stock return 4% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 13 percentage points.

Consolidated Edison has an average 1 year price target of $88.50, a downside of -6.91% from Consolidated Edison's current stock price of $95.07.

Consolidated Edison stock has a consensus Sell recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 14 analysts covering Consolidated Edison, 7.14% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 50% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 42.86% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Pampa Energy (NYSE:PAM)


Pampa Energy (NYSE:PAM) is the third best regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 46, which is 13 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33. It passed 15 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Pampa Energy has seen its stock return 26.58% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 36 percentage points.

Pampa Energy has an average 1 year price target of $24.80, a downside of -14.48% from Pampa Energy's current stock price of $29.00.

Pampa Energy stock has a consensus Sell recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 3 analysts covering Pampa Energy, 0% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 66.67% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 33.33% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 28 regulated electric utility stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 regulated electric utility stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Via Renewables (NASDAQ:VIA)


Via Renewables (NASDAQ:VIA) has an annual dividend yield of 8.65%, which is 5 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.65%. Via Renewables's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Via Renewables's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Via Renewables's dividend payout ratio of -290% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Oge Energy (NYSE:OGE)


Oge Energy (NYSE:OGE) has an annual dividend yield of 4.62%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.65%. Oge Energy's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Oge Energy's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Oge Energy's dividend payout ratio of 49.5% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Avangrid (NYSE:AGR)


Avangrid (NYSE:AGR) has an annual dividend yield of 4.54%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.65%. Avangrid's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Avangrid's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Avangrid's dividend payout ratio of 77.2% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are regulated electric utility stocks up?

Regulated electric utility stocks were up 3.41% in the last day, and down -1.17% over the last week. American Electric Power Co was the among the top gainers in the utilities - regulated electric industry, gaining 4.31% yesterday.

Shares of companies in the broader utilities sector are trading higher as stocks rebound from weakness earlier in the week. A decline in Treasury yields has also helped lift stocks in the sector.

What are the most undervalued regulated electric utility stocks?

Based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score, the 3 most undervalued regulated electric utility stocks right now are:

1. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)


Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is the most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Genie Energy has a valuation score of 71, which is 39 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Genie Energy's stock has gained 72.59% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 82 percentage points.

2. Kenon Holdings (NYSE:KEN)


Kenon Holdings (NYSE:KEN) is the second most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Kenon Holdings has a valuation score of 71, which is 39 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Kenon Holdings's stock has dropped -57.11% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -48 percentage points.

3. Fortis (NYSE:FTS)


Fortis (NYSE:FTS) is the third most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Fortis has a valuation score of 43, which is 11 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Fortis's stock has dropped -14.99% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -6 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

32.26% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 9.22% over the next year.

What is the average p/e ratio of the utilities - regulated electric industry?

The average P/E ratio of the utilities - regulated electric industry is 24.48x.
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