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Best Regulated Electric Utility Stocks to Buy Now (2024)
Top regulated electric utility stocks in 2024 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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Company
Dividends Score
Market Cap
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Last Dividend
Annual Dividend
Dividend Percentile
Dividend Dropped Count (L10Y)
Ex-dividend Date
Div. Payment Date
CMS
CMS ENERGY CORP
$20.65B2.94%61.50%$0.5150$2.0356%0
ETR
ENTERGY CORP
$26.12B3.70%53.10%$1.1300$4.5267%0
CEPU
CENTRAL PUERTO SA
$1.46B2.01%17.20%$0.0661$0.1940%3
MGEE
MGE ENERGY INC
$3.14B2.00%53.60%$0.4500$1.7340%02024-09-15
POR
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
$4.97B4.00%65.90%$0.5000$1.9371%02024-09-242024-10-15
XEL
XCEL ENERGY INC
$35.40B3.36%63.70%$0.5475$2.1463%02024-09-132024-10-20
FE
FIRSTENERGY CORP
$25.62B3.75%107.60%$0.4250$1.6768%0
FTS
FORTIS INC
$22.07B4.55%81.70%$0.5900$2.0577%0
ENIC
ENEL CHILE SA
$3.61B9.53%72.90%$0.2143$0.2593%6
OGE
OGE ENERGY CORP
$8.02B4.19%81.60%$0.4182$1.6773%0
EXC
EXELON CORP
$38.75B3.87%60.90%$0.3800$1.5070%12024-09-13
AGR
AVANGRID INC
$13.80B3.70%52.20%$0.4400$1.3268%0
LNT
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP
$15.20B3.19%77.30%$0.4800$1.8960%0
CNP
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
$17.60B2.92%48.80%$0.2000$0.8056%12024-09-12
PCG
PG&E CORP
$51.81B0.15%2.50%$0.0100$0.031%1
ED
CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC
$36.26B3.15%63.40%$0.8300$3.3059%02024-09-16
PNW
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP
$10.17B3.93%64.60%$0.8800$3.5270%0
EIX
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
$33.25B3.57%123.60%$0.7800$3.0866%0
SO
SOUTHERN CO
$97.77B3.18%67.00%$0.7200$2.8460%0
PPL
PPL CORP
$23.93B2.33%87.30%$0.2575$0.7647%22024-09-102024-10-01
NEE
NEXTERA ENERGY INC
$166.87B1.84%46.90%$0.5150$1.5038%0
AEP
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
$55.16B3.40%69.10%$0.8800$3.5263%02024-09-10
DTE
DTE ENERGY CO
$25.80B3.22%59.80%$1.0200$4.0161%12024-09-162024-10-15
TLN
TALEN ENERGY CORP
$7.45BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
DUK
DUKE ENERGY CORP
$90.47B3.52%75.50%$1.0450$4.1265%02024-09-16
EVRG
EVERGY INC
$13.90B4.25%79.10%$0.6425$2.5774%02024-09-20
IDA
IDACORP INC
$5.52B3.20%46.40%$0.8300$3.3260%0
PEG
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC
$40.06B2.20%52.60%$0.6000$1.7744%02024-09-30
AEE
AMEREN CORP
$22.57B3.07%58.70%$0.6700$2.6058%02024-09-112024-09-30
TXNM
TXNM ENERGY INC
$3.70B3.73%208.50%$0.3875$1.5368%0
EDN
EDENOR
$1.01BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
D
DOMINION ENERGY INC
$48.13B3.49%107.60%$0.6675$2.0065%1
EBR
BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER CO
$14.87B1.05%11.30%$0.0790$0.0819%5
WEC
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
$29.98B3.46%74.60%$0.8350$3.2964%1
GNE
GENIE ENERGY LTD
$443.47M1.82%125.00%$0.0750$0.3037%1
ES
EVERSOURCE ENERGY
$24.32B4.08%-992.90%$0.7150$2.7872%0
NGG
NATIONAL GRID PLC
$54.57B1.73%30.70%$1.1899$1.1935%9
OKLO
OKLO INC
$689.84MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
KEP
KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP
$10.37BN/A0.00%$0.3692N/AN/A0
HE
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
$1.21BN/A-3.40%$0.3600N/AN/A0
VSTE
VAST RENEWABLES LTD
$35.37MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A

Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Sep 2024?

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

1. Cms Energy (NYSE:CMS)


Cms Energy (NYSE:CMS) is the top regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 46, which is 15 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31. It passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Cms Energy has seen its stock return 23.12% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 7 percentage points.

Cms Energy has an average 1 year price target of $68.30, a downside of -1.19% from Cms Energy's current stock price of $69.12.

Cms Energy stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 10 analysts covering Cms Energy, 50% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 20% have issued a Buy, 30% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Entergy (NYSE:ETR)


Entergy (NYSE:ETR) is the second best regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 44, which is 13 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31. It passed 15 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Entergy has seen its stock return 28.15% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 12 percentage points.

Entergy has an average 1 year price target of $124.05, an upside of 1.53% from Entergy's current stock price of $122.17.

Entergy stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 11 analysts covering Entergy, 54.55% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 9.09% have issued a Buy, 27.27% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 9.09% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the third best regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 43, which is 12 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 31. It passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 64.12% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 48 percentage points.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 35 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. Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE:HE)


Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE:HE) has an annual dividend yield of N/A, which is N/A percentage points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.26%. Hawaiian Electric Industries's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Hawaiian Electric Industries's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Hawaiian Electric Industries's dividend payout ratio of -3.4% indicates that its dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)


Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) has an annual dividend yield of 9.53%, which is 6 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.26%. Enel Chile Sa's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% six times in the last 10 years. Enel Chile Sa's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Enel Chile Sa's dividend payout ratio of 72.9% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Fortis (NYSE:FTS)


Fortis (NYSE:FTS) has an annual dividend yield of 4.55%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.26%. Fortis's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Fortis's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Fortis's dividend payout ratio of 81.7% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are regulated electric utility stocks up?

Regulated electric utility stocks were up 1.01% in the last day, and up 1.17% 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 WallStreetZen's Valuation Score, 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 WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Enel Chile Sa has a valuation score of 57, which is 37 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 20. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Enel Chile Sa's stock has dropped -13% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -30 percentage points.

2. Avangrid (NYSE:AGR)


Avangrid (NYSE:AGR) is the second most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Avangrid has a valuation score of 43, which is 23 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 20. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Avangrid's stock has gained 5.56% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -11 percentage points.

3. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the third most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Central Puerto Sa has a valuation score of 43, which is 23 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 20. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Central Puerto Sa's stock has gained 64.12% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 48 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

48.39% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to fall by -0.18% 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 15.95x.
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