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Best Regulated Electric Utility Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top regulated electric utility stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +32.52% per year, and are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Industry: Utilities - Regulated Ele...

Zen Rating Price Value Growth Financials Momentum Sentiment Forecast Dividends Due Diligence

Utilities - Regulated Electric is Zen Rated F and is the 118th ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	Exchange	Industry	Market Cap	Price	1d %	EBITDA	P/E	D/E	Country
CEPU	CENTRAL PUERTO SA	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$2.23B	$14.70	-4.23%	$372.26M	49.83x	0.44	Argentina
KEP	KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$22.75B	$17.72	-9.87%	$18.65B	9.32x	5.15	Republic Of Korea
GNE	GENIE ENERGY LTD	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$386.30M	$14.58	-0.75%	$8.68M	72.90x	1.03	United States
HE	HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$2.78B	$16.08	0.56%	$580.02M	22.65x	4.56	United States
ENIC	ENEL CHILE SA	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$5.30B	$3.83	-6.81%	$440.98M	34.20x	1.49	Chile
EIX	EDISON INTERNATIONAL	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$28.42B	$73.86	-0.75%	$10.77B	6.38x	4.25	United States
POR	PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$6.22B	$53.85	-0.24%	$1.17B	19.44x	2.20	United States
NGG	NATIONAL GRID PLC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$93.15B	$90.74	-3.34%	$17.23B	6.81x	1.82	United Kingdom
AXIA	AXIA ENERGIA	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$22.31B	$11.28	-6.16%	$4.52B	14.37x	1.38	Brazil
PCG	PG&E CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$41.59B	$18.92	-0.99%	$10.09B	16.03x	3.34	United States
ED	CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$40.59B	$112.36	0.27%	$6.15B	19.85x	2.08	United States
ES	EVERSOURCE ENERGY	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$28.06B	$74.73	0.42%	$4.64B	16.39x	2.94	United States
FE	FIRSTENERGY CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$29.23B	$50.57	-0.80%	$5.48B	28.57x	3.36	United States
D	DOMINION ENERGY INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$55.08B	$62.68	-0.59%	$8.24B	18.12x	2.84	United States
TXNM	TXNM ENERGY INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$6.42B	$58.93	-0.46%	$916.45M	39.55x	2.18	United States
XEL	XCEL ENERGY INC	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$51.89B	$83.17	-0.75%	$6.21B	24.18x	2.45	United States
EDN	EDENOR	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$1.19B	$26.19	-4.28%	$626.75M	4.71x	1.64	Argentina
NEE	NEXTERA ENERGY INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$192.91B	$92.59	-0.13%	$17.19B	27.97x	2.68	United States
EVRG	EVERGY INC	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$19.44B	$84.41	0.48%	$2.66B	22.75x	2.32	United States
EXC	EXELON CORP	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$50.08B	$48.96	-0.43%	$9.06B	17.87x	3.05	United States
CNP	CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$28.33B	$43.39	0.12%	$3.68B	26.95x	3.17	United States
PPL	PPL CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$28.28B	$38.25	-1.24%	$3.70B	23.91x	2.04	United States
AEP	AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$71.35B	$131.92	-1.03%	$9.12B	19.69x	N/A	United States
DUK	DUKE ENERGY CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$102.21B	$131.43	-0.15%	$16.95B	20.83x	2.75	United States
OGE	OGE ENERGY CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$10.07B	$48.82	-0.87%	$1.39B	20.95x	1.89	United States
MGEE	MGE ENERGY INC	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$2.97B	$81.24	-0.75%	$304.78M	21.84x	1.73	United States
FTS	FORTIS INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$29.08B	$57.31	0.42%	$2.94B	22.92x	2.06	Canada
PEG	PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$41.87B	$83.96	-0.64%	$4.64B	19.85x	2.39	United States
DTE	DTE ENERGY CO	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$30.78B	$148.11	0.31%	$4.45B	21.04x	3.39	United States
SO	SOUTHERN CO	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$108.35B	$96.79	-0.45%	$14.44B	24.57x	3.24	United States
AEE	AMEREN CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$30.96B	$111.99	-0.81%	$3.98B	20.82x	2.61	United States
ETR	ENTERGY CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$47.93B	$105.81	-0.77%	$6.15B	26.59x	3.24	United States
CMS	CMS ENERGY CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$23.84B	$77.80	-0.36%	$3.93B	22.04x	3.31	United States
PNW	PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$12.33B	$102.00	1.46%	$2.11B	19.81x	2.36	United States
IDA	IDACORP INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$7.89B	$143.69	0.31%	$772.56M	24.11x	1.86	United States
WEC	WEC ENERGY GROUP INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$37.80B	$116.12	-0.43%	$4.05B	23.99x	2.78	United States
LNT	ALLIANT ENERGY CORP	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$18.57B	$72.23	-0.14%	$2.02B	22.93x	2.41	United States
EMA	EMERA INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$15.42B	$51.52	0.35%	$2.40B	19.49x	2.25	Canada
NKLR	TERRA INNOVATUM GLOBAL NV	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$302.29M	$4.30	-4.02%	-$4.76M	N/A	-1.89	United States
IMSR	TERRESTRIAL ENERGY INC	NASDAQ	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$697.64M	$6.60	-6.05%	N/A	-0.23x	-5.98	United States
OKLO	OKLO INC	NYSE	Utilities - Regulated Electric	$9.89B	$63.30	-2.13%	-$77.20M	-117.22x	0.03	United States

Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Mar 2026?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now are:

1. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the #1 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is: Value: B, Growth: B, Momentum: B, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) has a Due Diligence Score of 19, which is -14 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates CEPU as a "A".

CEPU passed 7 out of 38 due diligence checks and has weak fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 21.69% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 7 percentage points.

Central Puerto Sa has an average 1 year price target of $17.50, an upside of 19.05% from Central Puerto Sa's current stock price of $14.70.

Central Puerto Sa stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Central Puerto Sa, 100% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 0% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) is the #2 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) is: Value: A, Growth: B, Momentum: A, Sentiment: C, Safety: B, Financials: C, and AI: A.

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) has a Due Diligence Score of 39, which is 6 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33.

KEP passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Korea Electric Power has seen its stock return 144.75% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 130 percentage points.

3. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is the #3 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: B, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) has a Due Diligence Score of 48, which is 15 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33.

GNE passed 18 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Genie Energy has seen its stock lose -1.29% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -16 percentage points.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 29 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. Dominion Energy (NYSE:D)

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) has an annual dividend yield of 4.26%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.78%. Dominion Energy's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times in the last 10 years. Dominion Energy's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Dominion Energy's dividend payout ratio of 77.3% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR)

Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR) has an annual dividend yield of 3.85%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.78%. Portland General Electric Co's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Portland General Electric Co's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Portland General Electric Co's dividend payout ratio of 74.9% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE:PNW)

Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE:PNW) has an annual dividend yield of 3.54%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.78%. Pinnacle West Capital's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Pinnacle West Capital's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Pinnacle West Capital's dividend payout ratio of 70.1% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are regulated electric utility stocks down?

Regulated electric utility stocks were down -0.57% in the last day, and down -0.18% over the last week. Korea Electric Power was the among the top losers in the utilities - regulated electric industry, dropping -9.87% yesterday.

Shares of U.S.-listed Korean companies are trading lower amid growing concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on energy costs. The geographic portfolio is also facing pressure from a pullback in memory-chip stocks, which had recently provided support.

What are the most undervalued regulated electric utility stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued regulated electric utility stocks right now are:

1. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) is the most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Korea Electric Power has a valuation score of 71, which is 42 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 29. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Korea Electric Power's stock has gained 144.75% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 130 percentage points.

2. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is the second most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Edison International has a valuation score of 43, which is 14 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 29. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Edison International's stock has gained 33.63% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 19 percentage points.

3. PG&E (NYSE:PCG)

PG&E (NYSE:PCG) is the third most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

PG&E has a valuation score of 57, which is 28 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 29. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

PG&E's stock has gained 15.16% in the past year. It has performed in line with other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

50% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 3.09% over the next year.

7.32% of regulated electric utility stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 4.88% of regulated electric utility stocks are rated B (Buy), 53.66% are rated C (Hold), 24.39% are rated D (Sell), and 9.76% are rated F (Strong Sell).

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 20.07x.

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