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: April 2026
FIX
Confidence
89%
FIZZ
Confidence
86%
MNST
Confidence
84%
INSW
Confidence
84%
EME
Confidence
84%
TER
Confidence
84%
AM
Confidence
80%
MYRG
Confidence
79%
CEG
Confidence
79%
PRIM
Confidence
78%
ITRI
Confidence
78%
AROC
Confidence
78%
All Utilities Stocks (219)
| 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 → |
| BURUW | Nuburu, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| APSI | AQUA POWER SYSTEMS INC. | STRONG SELL | 96% | 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 → |
| AUSI | AURA SYSTEMS INC | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| ASRE | Astra Energy, 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 → |
| EAF | GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD | STRONG 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 → |
| BLNH | Blue Line Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| BESS-WT | Bimergen Energy Corp | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| ALCE | Alternus Clean Energy, 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 → |
| BNRG | Brenmiller Energy Ltd. | SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| ATER | Aterian, 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 → |
| BW-PA | Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FIX | COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC | BUY | 89% | View Analysis → |
| ENVX | Enovix Corp | STRONG SELL | 89% | 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 → |
| SPRU | SPRUCE POWER HOLDING CORP | STRONG SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| FCELB | FUELCELL ENERGY INC | SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| AMPX-WT | Amprius Technologies, Inc. | SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| NFE | New Fortress Energy Inc. | STRONG SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| FIZZ | NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP | BUY | 86% | View Analysis → |
| PPSI | PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS, INC. | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| NEXT | NextDecade Corp | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| NRGV | Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| ENR | ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| OPTT | Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| HELE | HELEN OF TROY LTD | 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 → |
| EME | EMCOR Group, Inc. | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| DAIO | DATA I/O CORP | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| TER | TERADYNE, INC | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| GIGGW | GigCapital7 Corp. | STRONG SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| FLUX | Flux Power Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| EMR | EMERSON ELECTRIC CO | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| GAUZ | Gauzy Ltd. | SELL | 81% | View Analysis → |
| COHU | COHU INC | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| CBAT | CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| AM | Antero Midstream Corp | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| MYRG | MYR GROUP INC. | BUY | 79% | View Analysis → |
| FPS | Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| CEG | Constellation Energy Corp | BUY | 79% | 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 → |
| PRIM | Primoris Services Corp | BUY | 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 → |
| ITRI | ITRON, INC. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| INTT | INTEST CORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ATKR | Atkore Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| AROC | Archrock, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| RCL | ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PWR | QUANTA SERVICES, INC. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ED | CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC | HOLD | 78% | View Analysis → |
| OTTR | Otter Tail Corp | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| DTM | DT Midstream, Inc. | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| CWCO | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| COKE | Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| EXC | EXELON CORP | HOLD | 77% | View Analysis → |
| ENS | EnerSys | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CQP | Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AWR | AMERICAN STATES WATER CO | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AVA | AVISTA CORP | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| WMB | WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| ETR | ENTERGY CORP /DE/ | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| GEV | GE Vernova Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| QS | QuantumScape Corp | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| POR | PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO /OR/ | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| OESX | ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| NNE | Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| MATX | Matson, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EE | Excelerate Energy, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| DUKB | Duke Energy CORP | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| BKH | BLACK HILLS CORP /SD/ | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| LNT | ALLIANT ENERGY CORP | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| OGS | ONE Gas, Inc. | BUY | 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 → |
| AYI | ACUITY INC. (DE) | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| D | DOMINION ENERGY, INC | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ALNT | ALLIENT INC | BUY | 73% | 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 → |
| OTIS | Otis Worldwide Corp | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| OKE | ONEOK INC /NEW/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| KEX | KIRBY CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| IESC | IES Holdings, Inc. | 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 → |
| ATO | ATMOS ENERGY CORP | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NRG | NRG ENERGY, INC. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| OGE | OGE ENERGY CORP. | SELL | 71% | View Analysis → |
| KGS | Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| GNE | Genie Energy Ltd. | BUY | 71% | View Analysis → |
| EVRG | Evergy, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| PEG | PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| ORA | ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NWE | NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ET-PI | Energy Transfer LP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| EIX | EDISON INTERNATIONAL | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CWEN-A | Clearway Energy, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CPK | CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CNP | CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | 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 → |
| AWK | American Water Works Company, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ARTNB | ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NI | NISOURCE INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| GE | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FE | FIRSTENERGY CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| PNW | PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| NFG | NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HBB | Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| DTB | DTE ENERGY CO | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CWT | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CTRI | Centuri Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| BE | Bloom Energy Corp | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HTO | H2O AMERICA | HOLD | 67% | 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 → |
| OKLO | Oklo Inc. | SELL | 66% | View Analysis → |
| MKDWW | MKDWELL Tech Inc. | SELL | 66% | View Analysis → |
| FEIM | FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS INC | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| RUN | Sunrun Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| MVSTW | Microvast Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| IDA | IDACORP INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| NJR | NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| MTZ | MASTEC INC | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| SCIA | SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| NWN | Northwest Natural Holding Co | HOLD | 60% | 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 → |
| BLDP | Ballard Power Systems Inc. | SELL | 47% | 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 → |
| BRIPF | Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | BUY | 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 → |
| AQNB | ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ELLO | Ellomay Capital Ltd. | HOLD | 41% | View Analysis → |
| CCEP | COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS plc | BUY | 41% | View Analysis → |
| BIPC | Brookfield Infrastructure Corp | HOLD | 41% | View Analysis → |
| ELVA | Electrovaya Inc. | BUY | 40% | View Analysis → |
| BEPC | Brookfield Renewable Corp | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| ELPC | ENERGY CO OF PARANA | BUY | 38% | View Analysis → |
| BEPJ | Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. | BUY | 38% | View Analysis → |
| AXIA-P | BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER CO | HOLD | 38% | View Analysis → |
| AKO-B | ANDINA BOTTLING CO INC | BUY | 36% | 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), 44 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 44 Buy ratings vs 107 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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