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Best Regulated Electric Utility Stocks to Buy Now (2025)
Top regulated electric utility stocks in 2025 ranked by overall Due Diligence 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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Ticker
Company
Country
Market Cap
Shares
Institutional %
Insider %
Net Insider (L12M)
Net Insider (L3M)
EIX
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
United States
$20.30B387,150,26987.22%0.55%Net SellingNet Selling
CEPU
CENTRAL PUERTO SA
Argentina
$2.15B1,514,022,2560.29%0.00%
CMS
CMS ENERGY CORP
United States
$25.70B382,893,65473.92%1.16%Net SellingNet Selling
FE
FIRSTENERGY CORP
United States
$23.18B576,317,00483.78%0.68%Net SellingNet Selling
MGEE
MGE ENERGY INC
United States
$3.28B36,207,52961.18%0.42%Net SellingNet Selling
TXNM
TXNM ENERGY INC
United States
$4.44B90,200,38497.72%2.28%Net SellingNet Selling
IDA
IDACORP INC
United States
$5.90B53,269,81484.41%1.92%Net SellingNet Selling
EVRG
EVERGY INC
United States
$14.94B229,976,17187.56%1.52%Net SellingNet Selling
ENIC
ENEL CHILE SA
Chile
$4.41B69,166,557,2200.07%0.00%
EXC
EXELON CORP
United States
$41.24B1,004,833,65580.52%0.48%Net SellingNet Selling
AEP
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
United States
$52.93B532,565,33576.82%0.21%Net BuyingNet Selling
PCG
PG&E CORP
United States
$41.16B2,615,288,44474.86%7.45%Net SellingNet Selling
FTS
FORTIS INC
Canada
$21.66B497,300,00051.46%0.00%
ETR
ENTERGY CORP
United States
$35.38B428,816,02847.02%0.58%Net SellingNet Selling
DUK
DUKE ENERGY CORP
United States
$87.95B772,482,40567.25%0.86%Net SellingNet Selling
PPL
PPL CORP
United States
$25.03B737,970,00576.71%0.29%Net BuyingNet Buying
NEE
NEXTERA ENERGY INC
United States
$142.30B2,056,404,54077.76%0.37%Net SellingNet Selling
ED
CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC
United States
$33.32B346,412,19066.96%0.43%Net SellingNet Selling
PNW
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP
United States
$10.04B113,699,82098.81%1.09%Net SellingNet Selling
AEE
AMEREN CORP
United States
$25.79B266,927,76780.60%1.16%Net SellingNet Selling
LNT
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP
United States
$15.33B256,599,20280.19%0.54%Net Selling
CNP
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
United States
$21.03B651,727,27692.06%1.20%Net Selling
EDN
EDENOR
Argentina
$1.75B906,455,1000.19%0.00%
EBR
BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER CO
Brazil
$12.26B1,977,081,1461.26%0.00%
DTE
DTE ENERGY CO
United States
$25.41B207,100,58676.75%1.34%Net SellingNet Selling
NGG
NATIONAL GRID PLC
United Kingdom
$49.72B3,967,138,2141.06%0.00%
D
DOMINION ENERGY INC
United States
$45.44B840,009,62675.50%0.72%Net BuyingNet Selling
SO
SOUTHERN CO
United States
$91.90B1,095,684,18066.89%0.32%Net SellingNet Selling
OGE
OGE ENERGY CORP
United States
$8.56B200,947,87969.30%1.26%Net SellingNet Selling
WEC
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
United States
$31.92B316,354,44679.84%0.38%Net SellingNet Selling
PEG
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC
United States
$41.90B498,225,42173.93%0.45%Net BuyingNet Selling
XEL
XCEL ENERGY INC
United States
$39.02B574,241,74579.26%0.81%Net Selling
GNE
GENIE ENERGY LTD
United States
$400.93M27,199,90732.09%45.54%Net BuyingNet Buying
POR
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
United States
$4.36B105,455,59098.85%1.15%Net BuyingNet Buying
OKLO
OKLO INC
United States
$6.17B122,096,27037.98%59.45%Net SellingNet Selling
KEP
KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP
Republic Of Korea
$9.40B641,964,0772.89%0.00%
TLN
TALEN ENERGY CORP
United States
$11.99B50,855,41789.22%10.78%Net SellingNet Selling
ES
EVERSOURCE ENERGY
United States
$21.46B366,402,08780.28%0.88%Net SellingNet Selling
HE
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
United States
$1.64B172,465,60868.80%3.99%Net Selling
VSTE
VAST RENEWABLES LTD
Australia
$23.53M29,973,5040.07%0.00%

Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Feb 2025?

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

1. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)


Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is the top regulated electric utility stock with a Due Diligence Score of 54, which is 22 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 20 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Edison International has seen its stock lose -20.01% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -44 percentage points.

Edison International has an average 1 year price target of $83.15, an upside of 58.56% from Edison International's current stock price of $52.44.

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

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the second best regulated electric utility stock with a Due Diligence Score of 51, which is 19 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 20 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 56.5% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 32 percentage points.

3. Cms Energy (NYSE:CMS)


Cms Energy (NYSE:CMS) is the third best regulated electric utility stock with a Due Diligence Score of 48, which is 16 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 17 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Cms Energy has seen its stock return 18.63% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -5 percentage points.

Cms Energy has an average 1 year price target of $73.63, an upside of 9.69% from Cms Energy's current stock price of $67.12.

Cms Energy stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 8 analysts covering Cms Energy, 37.5% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 25% have issued a Buy, 37.5% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 30 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 N/A, which is N/A percentage points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.1%. 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 not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Central Puerto Sa's dividend payout ratio of 17.2% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)


Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) has an annual dividend yield of 6.72%, which is 4 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.1%. 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. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)


Edison International (NYSE:EIX) has an annual dividend yield of 6.05%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 3.1%. 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 91.2% 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 1.07% in the last day, and up 3.46% 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. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Central Puerto Sa has a valuation score of 57, which is 33 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 24. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Central Puerto Sa's stock has gained 56.5% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 32 percentage points.

2. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)


Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is the second most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Edison International has a valuation score of 57, which is 33 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 24. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Edison International's stock has dropped -20.01% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -44 percentage points.

3. Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR)


Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR) is the third most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Brazilian Electric Power Co has a valuation score of 43, which is 19 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 24. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Brazilian Electric Power Co's stock has dropped -24.48% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -49 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

46.88% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 5.99% 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 18.02x.
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