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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 +28.50% per year, and are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Industry: Utilities - Regulated Ele...

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

Utilities - Regulated Electric is Zen Rated F and is the 126th ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	DD Score	Valuation Score	Financials Score	Forecast Score	Performance Score	Dividends Score
GNE	GENIE ENERGY LTD	49	43	71	22	50	60
CEPU	CENTRAL PUERTO SA	41	43	71	0	30	60
ENIC	ENEL CHILE SA	42	71	29	0	50	60
POR	PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO	38	29	29	33	20	80
EDN	EDENOR	24	43	43	0	10	–

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What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Nov 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. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is the #1 top regulated electric utility stock out of 42 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +17.17% per year. Learn more.

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

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) has a Due Diligence Score of 49, which is 16 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 return 15.94% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 15 percentage points.

Genie Energy has an average 1 year price target of $16.00, a downside of -6.38% from Genie Energy's current stock price of $17.09.

Genie Energy stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Genie Energy, 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. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the #2 top regulated electric utility stock out of 42 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +5.11% per year. Learn more.

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

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) has a Due Diligence Score of 41, which is 8 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33.

CEPU passed 14 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock lose -36.21% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -38 percentage points.

Central Puerto Sa has an average 1 year price target of $28.00, an upside of 176.41% from Central Puerto Sa's current stock price of $10.13.

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.

3. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)

Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is the #3 top regulated electric utility stock out of 42 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +5.11% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is: Value: B, Growth: F, Momentum: C, Sentiment: A, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: A.

Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) has a Due Diligence Score of 42, which is 9 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33.

ENIC passed 15 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Enel Chile Sa has seen its stock return 18.97% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 18 percentage points.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 34 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. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) has an annual dividend yield of 10.69%, which is 7 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.37%. Central Puerto Sa's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% three times in the last 10 years. Central Puerto Sa's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Central Puerto Sa's dividend payout ratio of 0% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) has an annual dividend yield of 5.71%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.37%. Edison International's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Edison International's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Edison International's dividend payout ratio of 37.1% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR)

Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR) has an annual dividend yield of 4.68%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.37%. 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 92% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

Why are regulated electric utility stocks up?

Regulated electric utility stocks were up 1.7% in the last day, and up 3.59% over the last week. Nextera Energy was the among the top gainers in the utilities - regulated electric industry, gaining 4.89% yesterday.

Shares of solar-related companies are trading higher as Democrats' gains in both chambers of Congress, including key victories in Texas, fuel expectations of stronger support for clean energy initiatives. Investors are anticipating potential tax incentives and federal funding for renewable energy projects.

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. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)

Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is the 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.

Enel Chile Sa has a valuation score of 71, which is 43 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 28. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Enel Chile Sa's stock has gained 18.97% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 18 percentage points.

2. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) 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.

Korea Electric Power has a valuation score of 71, which is 43 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 28. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Korea Electric Power's stock has dropped -27.56% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -29 percentage points.

3. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) 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.

Edison International has a valuation score of 43, which is 15 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 28. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Edison International's stock has gained 10.38% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 9 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

47.22% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 7.54% over the next year.

0% of regulated electric utility stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 2.44% of regulated electric utility stocks are rated B (Buy), 60.98% are rated C (Hold), 26.83% 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 19.01x.

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