Utility stocks are defensive investments offering stable dividends from regulated electric, gas, and water companies. AI analysis examines rate base growth, regulatory outcomes, capital investment plans, and payout ratios from SEC filings.
Best Utilities Stocks to Buy in 2026
Top-rated utilities stocks ranked by AI confidence score. Dual AI analysis (Claude + ChatGPT) based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings. Last Updated: May 2026
FIZZ
Confidence
86%
VLTO
Confidence
85%
MNST
Confidence
84%
INSW
Confidence
84%
CEG
Confidence
79%
WWD
Confidence
78%
EME
Confidence
78%
TER
Confidence
78%
WES
Confidence
78%
VIASP
Confidence
78%
CWCO
Confidence
77%
MATX
Confidence
76%
All Utilities Stocks (221)
| Ticker | Company | AI Rating | Confidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAI | ScanTech AI Systems Inc. | STRONG SELL | 98% | View Analysis → |
| POLA | Polar Power, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 97% | View Analysis → |
| GFMH | Goliath Film & Media Holdings | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| CPWR | Ocean Thermal Energy Corp | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| EAF | GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| TRNR | Interactive Strength, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| STI | Solidion Technology Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| RAKR | Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| OMEX | ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| GDSTW | Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| EMAT | Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| EESH | EESTech, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| KRFG | King Resources, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| MMMW | MASS MEGAWATTS WIND POWER INC | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| ELPW | Elong Power Holding Ltd. | SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| DFLIW | Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CETY | Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CETI | Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CBMJ | CONSERVATIVE BROADCAST MEDIA & PUBLISHING, INC. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CAPC | CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| OZSC | OZOP ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| GWH-WT | ESS Tech, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| EOSE | Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| CAPTW | Captivision Inc. | SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| SKYX | SKYX Platforms Corp. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| PLUG | PLUG POWER INC | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| GTIJF | GRAPHJET TECHNOLOGY | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| ENGS | Energys Group Ltd | SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| DAZSF | ZKGC New Energy Ltd | SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| CDZIP | CADIZ INC | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| EFOI | ENERGY FOCUS, INC/DE | STRONG SELL | 91% | View Analysis → |
| LASE | Laser Photonics Corp | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| RDCT | VNUE, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| MAGH | Magnitude International Ltd | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| ITHR | Intelithrive, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FEBO | Fenbo Holdings Ltd | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CGCTU | Cartesian Growth Corp III | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CCTG | CCSC Technology International Holdings Ltd | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| ENVX | Enovix Corp | STRONG SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| TXNM | TXNM ENERGY INC | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| SLDPW | Solid Power, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| NEOVW | NeoVolta Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| REED | REED'S, INC. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| FLNC | Fluence Energy, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| XPON | Expion360 Inc. | STRONG SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| SPRU | SPRUCE POWER HOLDING CORP | STRONG SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| FCELB | FUELCELL ENERGY INC | SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| ENR | ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| DAIO | DATA I/O CORP | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| NFE | New Fortress Energy Inc. | STRONG SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| FIZZ | NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP | BUY | 86% | View Analysis → |
| NEXT | NextDecade Corp | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| VLTO | Veralto Corp | BUY | 85% | View Analysis → |
| ZVIA | Zevia PBC | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| TOGIW | TurnOnGreen, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| SVACW | Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| PPSI | PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS, INC. | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| NRGV | Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| HELE | HELEN OF TROY LTD | STRONG SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| OPTT | Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| MNST | Monster Beverage Corp | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| INSW | International Seaways, Inc. | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| FMX | MEXICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC | HOLD | 84% | View Analysis → |
| XIFR | XPLR Infrastructure, LP | STRONG SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| GIGGW | GigCapital7 Corp. | STRONG SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| FLUX | Flux Power Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| ATKR | Atkore Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| COKE | Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| GAUZ | Gauzy Ltd. | SELL | 81% | View Analysis → |
| CBAT | CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| FE | FIRSTENERGY CORP | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| FPS | Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| CEG | Constellation Energy Corp | BUY | 79% | View Analysis → |
| YORW | YORK WATER CO | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TLN | Talen Energy Corp | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| AVA | AVISTA CORP | HOLD | 78% | View Analysis → |
| WWD | Woodward, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ETR | ENTERGY CORP /DE/ | HOLD | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EME | EMCOR Group, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EIX | EDISON INTERNATIONAL | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TER | TERADYNE, INC | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| QS | QuantumScape Corp | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| GE | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | HOLD | 78% | View Analysis → |
| XELLL | XCEL ENERGY INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| WES | Western Midstream Partners, LP | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| VIASP | Via Renewables, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ULBI | ULTRALIFE CORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TVC | Tennessee Valley Authority | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| THR | Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SRJN | SPIRE INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SPB | Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SMC | Summit Midstream Corp | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SLNG | Stabilis Solutions, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PCYO | PURE CYCLE CORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| KNTK | Kinetik Holdings Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| HVIIU | Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| GWRS | Global Water Resources, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| NPWR-WT | NET Power Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MTMV | Motomova Inc | STRONG SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| INTT | INTEST CORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| OGE | OGE ENERGY CORP. | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| AWK | American Water Works Company, Inc. | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| CWCO | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| PEG | PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| PNW | PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| MATX | Matson, Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| COHU | COHU INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| MYRG | MYR GROUP INC. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DTM | DT Midstream, Inc. | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AM | Antero Midstream Corp | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| ENS | EnerSys | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CQP | Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AROC | Archrock, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| UTL | UNITIL CORP | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| LNT | ALLIANT ENERGY CORP | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| ZRCN | ZRCN Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| VST | Vistra Corp. | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| OESX | ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| NNE | Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EE | Excelerate Energy, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| DUKB | Duke Energy CORP | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EMR | EMERSON ELECTRIC CO | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| D | DOMINION ENERGY, INC | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| PWR | QUANTA SERVICES, INC. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CNP | CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| LNG | Cheniere Energy, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ES | EVERSOURCE ENERGY | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| EPDU | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| AEP | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| HBB | Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| WMB | WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| POR | PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO /OR/ | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CWT | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| ITRI | ITRON, INC. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BE | Bloom Energy Corp | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| SWX | Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| IESC | IES Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| WCC | WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RCL | ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| OKE | ONEOK INC /NEW/ | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| OTIS | Otis Worldwide Corp | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| WEC | WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TRNS | TRANSCAT INC | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TRGP | Targa Resources Corp. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SES-WT | SES AI Corp | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PPLC | PPL Corp | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PLPC | PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| KEX | KIRBY CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| HE | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RGCO | RGC RESOURCES INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| MGEE | MGE ENERGY INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| LYTS | LSI INDUSTRIES INC | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| EP-PC | KINDER MORGAN, INC. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| DY | DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CELH | Celsius Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| KGS | Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| EVRG | Evergy, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| OTTR | Otter Tail Corp | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| PRIM | Primoris Services Corp | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NJR | NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| USAC | USA Compression Partners, LP | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ORA | ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ET-PI | Energy Transfer LP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CWEN-A | Clearway Energy, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CPK | CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CMS-PC | CMS ENERGY CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CCL | CARNIVAL CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| BYRN | Byrna Technologies Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| GNE | Genie Energy Ltd. | BUY | 69% | View Analysis → |
| MTZ | MASTEC INC | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FIX | COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| GEV | GE Vernova Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| DTB | DTE ENERGY CO | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CTRI | Centuri Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HNRG | HALLADOR ENERGY CO | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| NOVTU | NOVANTA INC | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| MSEXP | MIDDLESEX WATER CO | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| ESOA | Energy Services of America CORP | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| NWE | NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| NFG | NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| OKLO | Oklo Inc. | SELL | 66% | View Analysis → |
| MKDWW | MKDWELL Tech Inc. | SELL | 66% | View Analysis → |
| FEIM | FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS INC | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| OGS | ONE Gas, Inc. | BUY | 65% | View Analysis → |
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| WELPM | WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| VG | Venture Global, Inc. | BUY | 65% | View Analysis → |
| TDGMW | TIDEWATER INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| RUN | Sunrun Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| MVSTW | Microvast Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| IDA | IDACORP INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| SCIA | SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| NWN | Northwest Natural Holding Co | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| HTO | H2O AMERICA | HOLD | 57% | View Analysis → |
| NSARP | NSTAR ELECTRIC CO | SELL | 54% | View Analysis → |
| EPOW | E-Power Inc. | SELL | 50% | View Analysis → |
| CUKPF | CARNIVAL PLC | SELL | 48% | View Analysis → |
| EDRY | EuroDry Ltd. | SELL | 46% | View Analysis → |
| SOJF | SOUTHERN CO | HOLD | 45% | View Analysis → |
| FTPSF | Fortis Inc. | BUY | 44% | View Analysis → |
| EMP | ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, LLC | HOLD | 44% | View Analysis → |
| ELC | ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC | HOLD | 44% | View Analysis → |
| DLNG-PA | Dynagas LNG Partners LP | HOLD | 44% | View Analysis → |
| EMICF | EMERA INC | HOLD | 43% | View Analysis → |
| FLNG | Flex LNG Ltd. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ENLT | Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ENIC | Enel Chile S.A. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| EDN | EDENOR | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| COCSF | COCA COLA FEMSA SAB DE CV | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| CEPU | CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ELLO | Ellomay Capital Ltd. | HOLD | 41% | View Analysis → |
| CCEP | COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS plc | BUY | 41% | View Analysis → |
| ELVA | Electrovaya Inc. | BUY | 40% | View Analysis → |
| ELPC | ENERGY CO OF PARANA | BUY | 38% | View Analysis → |
| CIG-C | ENERGY CO OF MINAS GERAIS | HOLD | 33% | View Analysis → |
| RNWWW | ReNew Energy Global plc | SELL | 24% | View Analysis → |
| NMPWP | NATIONAL GRID PLC | HOLD | 22% | View Analysis → |
| CAE | CAE INC | HOLD | 12% | View Analysis → |
| SOCGM | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | HOLD | 5% | View Analysis → |
| PNMXO | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NEW MEXICO | STRONG SELL | 5% | View Analysis → |
Frequently Asked Questions: Utilities Stocks
What are the best utilities stocks to buy in 2026?
Based on our dual AI fundamental analysis (Claude and ChatGPT), 40 utilities stocks have Buy or Strong Buy ratings in 2026. These are ranked by confidence score based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filing analysis.
Which utilities stocks have Strong Buy ratings?
Currently, 0 utilities stocks have a Strong Buy rating from our AI analysis. Strong Buy indicates both Claude and ChatGPT agree on exceptional fundamentals with high confidence scores above 80%.
How does AI analyze utilities stocks?
Our dual AI system analyzes SEC EDGAR filings including revenue growth, profit margins, ROE, ROA, debt levels, and cash flow. Both Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) independently evaluate each stock, then we combine their ratings for higher accuracy.
What is the AI confidence score?
AI confidence scores range from 0-100% and indicate how strongly the AI models agree on their rating. Higher confidence means clearer signals from SEC filing data. Utilities stocks with 80%+ confidence have the most reliable ratings.
Should I invest in utilities stocks in 2026?
Our AI analysis shows 40 Buy ratings vs 119 Sell ratings in the utilities sector. Individual stock fundamentals vary significantly - review each stock's detailed analysis. This is not investment advice.
How often are utilities stock ratings updated?
AI ratings are updated whenever companies file new SEC reports (10-K annually, 10-Q quarterly). Most utilities stocks are re-analyzed within 24-48 hours of new filings being published on SEC EDGAR.
What data sources are used for utilities stock analysis?
All analysis is based on official SEC EDGAR filings including Form 10-K (annual reports), Form 10-Q (quarterly reports), and other regulatory disclosures. We do not use price data or market sentiment - only fundamental financial data.
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