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Best Regulated Electric Utility Stocks to Buy Now (2025)
Top regulated electric utility stocks in 2025 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 109th ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries
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Ticker
Company
Zen Rating
Sentiment
Market Cap
Shares
Institutional %
Insider %
Net Insider (L12M)
Net Insider (L3M)
KEP
KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP
$11.65B641,964,0772.90%0.00%
EBR
BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER CO
$15.33B1,977,787,0071.44%0.00%
GNE
GENIE ENERGY LTD
$407.31M27,009,74432.39%45.75%Net BuyingNet Selling
FE
FIRSTENERGY CORP
$24.84B576,697,42585.59%0.70%Net SellingNet Selling
EIX
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
$22.60B384,763,66288.66%0.58%Net SellingNet Selling
PCG
PG&E CORP
$46.42B2,675,428,60377.10%7.33%Net SellingNet Selling
ES
EVERSOURCE ENERGY
$21.79B366,785,03082.54%0.86%Net SellingNet Selling
DTE
DTE ENERGY CO
$28.34B207,242,39076.92%1.38%Net SellingNet Selling
EXC
EXELON CORP
$47.09B1,005,217,15781.23%0.49%Net SellingNet Selling
ED
CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC
$38.88B346,711,63971.02%0.43%Net SellingNet Selling
OGE
OGE ENERGY CORP
$9.19B201,148,88372.58%1.32%Net SellingNet Selling
MGEE
MGE ENERGY INC
$3.34B36,507,34062.37%0.45%Net SellingNet Buying
ETR
ENTERGY CORP
$35.95B430,412,58094.16%0.59%Net SellingNet Selling
WEC
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
$34.68B317,752,12381.81%0.38%Net SellingNet Selling
PPL
PPL CORP
$26.85B737,762,26278.54%0.30%Net BuyingNet Buying
AEE
AMEREN CORP
$26.78B269,906,25281.81%1.17%Net SellingNet Selling
XEL
XCEL ENERGY INC
$40.76B576,760,61384.18%0.82%Net SellingNet Selling
POR
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
$4.57B109,514,33397.77%1.22%Net BuyingNet Buying
CEPU
CENTRAL PUERTO SA
$1.66B1,514,022,2560.36%0.00%
DUK
DUKE ENERGY CORP
$94.50B776,461,00865.64%0.88%Net SellingNet Selling
PEG
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC
$40.69B498,561,46774.73%0.48%Net BuyingNet Buying
EDN
EDENOR
$1.44B906,455,1000.27%0.00%
LNT
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP
$15.81B256,692,38183.10%0.57%Net SellingNet Selling
FTS
FORTIS INC
$24.38B499,304,22350.50%0.00%
D
DOMINION ENERGY INC
$46.27B852,050,45875.94%0.71%Net BuyingNet Selling
TXNM
TXNM ENERGY INC
$4.97B92,659,33597.90%2.10%Net SellingNet Selling
CMS
CMS ENERGY CORP
$28.22B383,232,53473.94%1.16%Net SellingNet Selling
ENIC
ENEL CHILE SA
$4.92B69,166,557,2200.07%0.00%
EVRG
EVERGY INC
$15.85B230,009,34488.81%1.54%Net SellingNet Selling
NGG
NATIONAL GRID PLC
$57.95B3,967,138,2141.05%0.00%
CNP
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
$24.96B652,728,39896.71%1.23%Net SellingNet Selling
HE
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
$1.81B172,465,60871.84%3.98%Net SellingNet Selling
SO
SOUTHERN CO
$100.30B1,096,802,19767.92%0.33%Net SellingNet Selling
AEP
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
$57.82B532,907,71576.76%0.24%Net BuyingNet Selling
TLN
TALEN ENERGY CORP
$9.83B45,961,91088.02%11.98%Net SellingNet Buying
IDA
IDACORP INC
$6.35B53,977,01285.65%1.94%Net SellingNet Selling
PNW
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP
$11.35B119,099,06494.74%1.15%Net SellingNet Selling
NEE
NEXTERA ENERGY INC
$138.44B2,058,631,10781.09%0.38%Net SellingNet Selling
OKLO
OKLO INC
$3.40B139,018,30529.65%51.81%Net SellingNet Selling
VSTE
VAST RENEWABLES LTD
$11.18M29,973,5040.30%0.00%
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Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

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

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 40 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

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

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) has a Due Diligence Score of 21, which is -11 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates KEP as a "B".

KEP passed 8 out of 38 due diligence checks and has weak fundamentals. Korea Electric Power has seen its stock return 15.84% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -5 percentage points.

2. Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR)


Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR) is the #2 top regulated electric utility stock out of 40 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR) is: Value: B, Growth: C, Momentum: B, Sentiment: C, Safety: B, Financials: C, and AI: A.

Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR) has a Due Diligence Score of 27, which is -5 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates EBR as a "B".

EBR passed 10 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Brazilian Electric Power Co has seen its stock return 4.31% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -16 percentage points.

3. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)


Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is the #3 top regulated electric utility stock out of 40 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) has a Due Diligence Score of 31, which is -1 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates GNE as a "B".

GNE passed 11 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Genie Energy has seen its stock lose -6.04% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -27 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. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)


Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) has an annual dividend yield of 6.02%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.83%. 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 232.6% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)


Edison International (NYSE:EIX) has an annual dividend yield of 5.48%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.83%. 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 45.5% indicates that its high dividend yield is 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 2.83%. 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 100.3% 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 0.65% in the last day, and up 0.77% 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 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 gained 15.84% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -5 percentage points.

2. Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR)


Brazilian Electric Power Co (NYSE:EBR) 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.

Brazilian Electric Power Co 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.

Brazilian Electric Power Co's stock has gained 4.31% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -16 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 gained 0.52% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -20 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

56.25% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 5.97% over the next year.

0% of regulated electric utility stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 7.69% of regulated electric utility stocks are rated B (Buy), 74.36% are rated C (Hold), 15.38% are rated D (Sell), and 2.56% 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 21.5x.
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