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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...

Overview Zen Rating Price Value Growth Financials Momentum Sentiment Forecast Dividends

Utilities - Regulated Electric is Zen Rated F and is the 136th ranked industry out of 146 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	Market Cap	Dividend Yield	Payout Ratio	Last Dividend	Annual Dividend	Dividend Percentile	Dividend Dropped Count (L10Y)	Ex-dividend Date	Div. Payment Date
CEPU	CENTRAL PUERTO SA	$2.19B	N/A	0.00%	$0.0661	N/A	N/A	3
PCG	PG&E CORP	$36.20B	0.91%	11.60%	$0.0500	$0.15	21%	1
AXIA	AXIA ENERGIA SA	$21.63B	N/A	69.50%	$0.0790	N/A	N/A	5
ENIC	ENEL CHILE SA	$6.05B	3.57%	55.30%	$0.1560	$0.16	70%	7
MGEE	MGE ENERGY INC	$2.79B	2.47%	48.00%	$0.4750	$1.88	53%	0	2026-06-01	2026-06-15
HE	HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC	$2.36B	N/A	0.00%	$0.3600	N/A	N/A	0
KEP	KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP	$16.97B	N/A	1.20%	$0.3692	N/A	N/A	0
GNE	GENIE ENERGY LTD	$365.96M	1.62%	48.40%	$0.0750	$0.23	37%	1	2026-05-22	2026-06-02
DUK	DUKE ENERGY CORP	$97.18B	3.42%	64.90%	$1.0650	$4.26	68%	0		2026-06-16
EXC	EXELON CORP	$46.40B	2.69%	58.90%	$0.4200	$1.22	57%	1	2026-06-04	2026-06-15
ES	EVERSOURCE ENERGY	$26.19B	4.42%	65.10%	$0.7875	$3.08	79%	0		2026-06-30
POR	PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO	$5.74B	4.24%	93.80%	$0.5250	$2.10	77%	0	2026-06-25	2026-07-15
PPL	PPL CORP	$27.21B	3.05%	67.30%	$0.2850	$1.10	64%	1	2026-06-10	2026-07-01
EIX	EDISON INTERNATIONAL	$27.06B	3.67%	37.00%	$0.8775	$2.58	71%	0
FE	FIRSTENERGY CORP	$26.32B	3.96%	96.70%	$0.4650	$1.80	75%	0		2026-06-01
EVRG	EVERGY INC	$19.28B	3.26%	71.50%	$0.7000	$2.73	66%	0	2026-05-22	2026-06-18
NGG	NATIONAL GRID PLC	$88.71B	3.61%	52.70%	$1.0660	$3.12	71%	10
EDN	EDENOR	$1.13B	N/A	0.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
ED	CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC	$39.58B	3.24%	57.70%	$0.8900	$3.48	66%	0		2026-06-15
PNW	PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP	$12.34B	3.56%	66.20%	$0.9100	$3.63	70%	0		2026-06-01
PEG	PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC	$39.11B	2.46%	56.50%	$0.6700	$1.93	53%	0	2026-06-09	2026-06-30
OGE	OGE ENERGY CORP	$9.93B	3.53%	75.00%	$0.4250	$1.70	70%	0	2026-07-06	2026-07-31
AEE	AMEREN CORP	$30.40B	2.62%	51.40%	$0.7500	$2.88	56%	0	2026-06-09	2026-06-30
EMA	EMERA INC	$16.17B	1.01%	N/A	$0.5343	$0.53	23%	5
WEC	WEC ENERGY GROUP INC	$36.52B	3.29%	71.90%	$0.9525	$3.69	67%	0		2026-06-01
FTS	FORTIS INC	$28.63B	1.67%	72.60%	$0.4700	$0.94	38%	1		2026-06-01
SO	SOUTHERN CO	$106.24B	3.16%	75.10%	$0.7600	$2.98	65%	0		2026-06-08
NEE	NEXTERA ENERGY INC	$187.03B	2.59%	58.70%	$0.6230	$2.32	55%	0
D	DOMINION ENERGY INC	$60.06B	3.91%	78.80%	$0.6680	$2.67	74%	1	2026-05-29	2026-06-20
TXNM	TXNM ENERGY INC	$6.58B	2.79%	124.70%	$0.4200	$1.66	59%	0
ETR	ENTERGY CORP	$51.40B	1.14%	62.50%	$0.6400	$1.28	27%	1		2026-06-01
DTE	DTE ENERGY CO	$29.90B	3.14%	74.10%	$1.1650	$4.51	65%	1	2026-06-22	2026-07-15
AEP	AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC	$70.52B	2.92%	55.20%	$0.9500	$3.78	61%	0		2026-06-10
XEL	XCEL ENERGY INC	$50.07B	2.87%	66.00%	$0.5925	$2.30	60%	0
CMS	CMS ENERGY CORP	$22.75B	3.02%	60.60%	$0.5700	$2.23	63%	0		2026-05-29
CNP	CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC	$27.78B	1.08%	54.60%	$0.2300	$0.46	25%	1		2026-06-11
LNT	ALLIANT ENERGY CORP	$18.93B	2.85%	65.40%	$0.5350	$2.09	60%	0
IDA	IDACORP INC	$7.85B	1.86%	57.00%	$0.8800	$2.64	42%	0		2026-06-01
IMSR	TERRESTRIAL ENERGY INC	$734.13M	N/A	0.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
NKLR	TERRA INNOVATUM GLOBAL NV	$417.59M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
OKLO	OKLO INC	$11.33B	N/A	0.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in May 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: 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 "A".

CEPU passed 11 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 1.98% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -10 percentage points.

2. PG&E (NYSE:PCG)

PG&E (NYSE:PCG) is the #2 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +7.53% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for PG&E (NYSE:PCG) is: Value: B, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: B, Financials: C, and AI: C.

PG&E (NYSE:PCG) has a Due Diligence Score of 39, which is 8 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31.

PCG passed 15 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. PG&E has seen its stock lose -3.11% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -15 percentage points.

PG&E has an average 1 year price target of $22.33, an upside of 35.85% from PG&E's current stock price of $16.44.

PG&E stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 6 analysts covering PG&E, 83.33% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 16.67% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Axia Energia Sa (NYSE:AXIA)

Axia Energia Sa (NYSE:AXIA) is the #3 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +7.53% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Axia Energia Sa (NYSE:AXIA) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: B, Sentiment: D, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: A.

Axia Energia Sa (NYSE:AXIA) has a Due Diligence Score of 13, which is -18 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31.

AXIA passed 5 out of 38 due diligence checks and has weak fundamentals. Axia Energia Sa has seen its stock return 46.53% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 35 percentage points.

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. Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES)

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) has an annual dividend yield of 4.42%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.84%. 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 65.1% 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 4.24%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.84%. 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 93.8% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

3. Firstenergy (NYSE:FE)

Firstenergy (NYSE:FE) has an annual dividend yield of 3.96%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.84%. Firstenergy's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Firstenergy's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Firstenergy's dividend payout ratio of 96.7% indicates that its dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

Why are regulated electric utility stocks up?

Regulated electric utility stocks were up 0.85% in the last day, and up 0.32% 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. 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 49 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 22. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Korea Electric Power's stock has gained 20.87% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 9 percentage points.

2. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)

Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is the second 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.

Enel Chile Sa has a valuation score of 71, which is 49 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 22. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Enel Chile Sa's stock has gained 14.99% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 3 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 21 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 22. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Edison International's stock has gained 26.61% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 15 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

39.39% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 8.31% over the next year.

2.44% of regulated electric utility stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 0% of regulated electric utility stocks are rated B (Buy), 48.78% are rated C (Hold), 41.46% are rated D (Sell), and 7.32% 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 18.6x.

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