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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...
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Utilities - Regulated Electric is Zen Rated F and is the 136th ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries
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Company
DD Score
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Financials Score
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CEPU
CENTRAL PUERTO SA
29
43
71
0
30
0
GNE
GENIE ENERGY LTD
47
43
71
22
40
60
ED
CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC
45
43
71
11
20
80
ENIC
ENEL CHILE SA
42
71
29
0
50
60
NGG
NATIONAL GRID PLC
34
43
57
0
10
60

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Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Sep 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 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 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 29, which is -2 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates CEPU as a "B".

CEPU passed 11 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 58.17% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 58 percentage points.

2. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)


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

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) has a Due Diligence Score of 47, which is 16 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31.

GNE passed 17 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Genie Energy has seen its stock return 8.72% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 8 percentage points.

Genie Energy has an average 1 year price target of $16.00, a downside of -0.5% from Genie Energy's current stock price of $16.08.

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.

3. Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED)


Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) 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 Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: A, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) has a Due Diligence Score of 45, which is 14 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31.

ED passed 15 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Consolidated Edison has seen its stock return 10.31% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 10 percentage points.

Consolidated Edison has an average 1 year price target of $103.29, a downside of -2.02% from Consolidated Edison's current stock price of $105.42.

Consolidated Edison stock has a consensus Sell recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 7 analysts covering Consolidated Edison, 0% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 42.86% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 57.14% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 33 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. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)


Edison International (NYSE:EIX) has an annual dividend yield of 6.31%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.33%. 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 35.6% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES)


Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) has an annual dividend yield of 4.54%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.33%. Eversource Energy's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Eversource Energy's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Eversource Energy's dividend payout ratio of 79.8% 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 4.44%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.33%. 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 93.7% 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 0.15% in the last day, and down -3.11% over the last week.

We couldn't find a catalyst for why regulated electric utility stocks are up.

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. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)


Edison International (NYSE:EIX) 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.

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 dropped -0.67% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -1 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 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 dropped -16.58% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -17 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 dropped -10.7% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -11 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

47.06% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 19.08% 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), 58.54% are rated C (Hold), 29.27% 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 18.07x.
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