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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...

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Utilities - Regulated Electric is Zen Rated D and is the 115th ranked industry out of 145 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
KEP	KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP	$24.06B	N/A	0.00%	$0.3692	N/A	N/A	0
CEPU	CENTRAL PUERTO SA	$2.31B	N/A	0.00%	$0.0661	N/A	N/A	3
GNE	GENIE ENERGY LTD	$384.97M	2.10%	152.50%	$0.0750	$0.31	47%	1
ENIC	ENEL CHILE SA	$5.95B	N/A	232.60%	$0.2143	N/A	N/A	6
PCG	PG&E CORP	$34.31B	0.80%	8.40%	$0.0500	$0.13	18%	1
EIX	EDISON INTERNATIONAL	$24.01B	4.06%	43.30%	$0.8780	$2.54	76%	0		2026-01-31
POR	PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO	$5.59B	4.18%	74.50%	$0.5250	$2.08	77%	0
AXIA	AXIA ENERGIA	$18.73B	N/A	10.10%	$0.0790	N/A	N/A	5
ES	EVERSOURCE ENERGY	$26.30B	3.22%	82.00%	$0.7530	$2.26	65%	0
EXC	EXELON CORP	$45.19B	3.58%	56.40%	$0.4000	$1.60	71%	1
NGG	NATIONAL GRID PLC	$83.04B	3.86%	26.40%	$1.0660	$3.12	75%	10
D	DOMINION ENERGY INC	$52.20B	4.37%	99.40%	$0.6680	$2.67	78%	1
FE	FIRSTENERGY CORP	$27.35B	3.73%	76.20%	$0.4450	$1.77	73%	0	2026-02-06	2026-03-01
ED	CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC	$37.47B	3.28%	58.90%	$0.8500	$3.40	66%	0
HE	HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC	$2.49B	N/A	0.00%	$0.3600	N/A	N/A	0
EDN	EDENOR	$1.23B	N/A	0.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
AEE	AMEREN CORP	$28.13B	2.73%	53.50%	$0.7100	$2.84	59%	0
PPL	PPL CORP	$27.24B	2.96%	72.70%	$0.2730	$1.09	62%	1
FTS	FORTIS INC	$26.15B	N/A	25.60%	$0.6150	N/A	N/A	0
PEG	PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC	$39.64B	2.38%	59.60%	$0.6300	$1.89	53%	0
DTE	DTE ENERGY CO	$28.14B	3.27%	65.40%	$1.1650	$4.44	66%	1
CNP	CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC	$25.93B	N/A	13.30%	$0.2100	N/A	N/A	1
MGEE	MGE ENERGY INC	$2.91B	2.32%	49.30%	$0.4750	$1.85	51%	0
DUK	DUKE ENERGY CORP	$92.71B	3.54%	66.10%	$1.0650	$4.23	70%	0	2026-02-13	2026-03-16
AEP	AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC	$64.21B	3.12%	54.20%	$0.9500	$3.74	64%	0
XEL	XCEL ENERGY INC	$44.73B	3.02%	68.60%	$0.5700	$2.28	63%	0		2026-01-20
CMS	CMS ENERGY CORP	$27.84B	3.03%	61.30%	$0.5430	$2.17	63%	0
EMA	EMERA INC	$14.73B	N/A	0.00%	$0.6375	N/A	N/A	4
IDA	IDACORP INC	$7.28B	1.29%	58.80%	$0.8800	$1.74	30%	0
ETR	ENTERGY CORP	$43.06B	N/A	14.50%	$0.6000	N/A	N/A	1
OGE	OGE ENERGY CORP	$8.79B	3.87%	67.50%	$0.4250	$1.69	75%	0		2026-01-30
EVRG	EVERGY INC	$17.60B	3.53%	72.60%	$0.6950	$2.70	70%	0
SO	SOUTHERN CO	$97.89B	3.31%	72.10%	$0.7400	$2.94	67%	0
LNT	ALLIANT ENERGY CORP	$17.31B	3.02%	63.90%	$0.5075	$2.03	63%	0	2026-01-30	2026-02-17
WEC	WEC ENERGY GROUP INC	$35.32B	2.47%	66.00%	$0.8930	$2.68	54%	0
NEE	NEXTERA ENERGY INC	$174.17B	2.72%	70.20%	$0.5670	$2.27	59%	0
PNW	PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP	$11.22B	3.84%	72.40%	$0.9100	$3.60	74%	0	2026-02-02	2026-03-02
IMSR	TERRESTRIAL ENERGY INC	$1.24B	N/A	0.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
NKLR	TERRA INNOVATUM GLOBAL NV	$467.50M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
OKLO	OKLO INC	$14.84B	N/A	0.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
TXNM	TXNM ENERGY INC	$6.44B	2.76%	95.60%	$0.4080	$1.63	59%	0	2026-01-30	2026-02-13

Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Jan 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. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

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

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) has a Due Diligence Score of 39, which is 7 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32.

KEP passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Korea Electric Power has seen its stock return 167.71% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 153 percentage points.

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

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

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) has a Due Diligence Score of 19, which is -13 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. 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 11.85% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -3 percentage points.

Central Puerto Sa has an average 1 year price target of $17.50, an upside of 14.45% from Central Puerto Sa's current stock price of $15.29.

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. 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 50, which is 18 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32.

GNE passed 19 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Genie Energy has seen its stock lose -2.61% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -18 percentage points.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 28 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 4.37%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.08%. 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 99.4% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR)

Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR) has an annual dividend yield of 4.18%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.08%. 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 74.5% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) has an annual dividend yield of 4.06%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.08%. 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 43.3% 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 0.88% in the last day, and up 2.48% 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 45 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 26. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Korea Electric Power's stock has gained 167.71% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 153 percentage points.

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) 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.

Central Puerto Sa has a valuation score of 14, which is -12 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 26. It passed 1 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates CEPU a Valuation Rating of "B".

Central Puerto Sa's stock has gained 11.85% in the past year. It has underperformed 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 17 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 26. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Edison International's stock has gained 2.01% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -13 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

54.55% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 8.32% over the next year.

7.5% of regulated electric utility stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 7.5% of regulated electric utility stocks are rated B (Buy), 57.5% are rated C (Hold), 22.5% are rated D (Sell), and 5% 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 17.4x.

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Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

1. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

3. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)

1. Dominion Energy (NYSE:D)

2. Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR)

3. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

1. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

3. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

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