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.
Top Utilities Stocks 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: June 2026
FIZZ
Confidence
86%
VLTO
Confidence
85%
MNST
Confidence
82%
WWD
Confidence
78%
EME
Confidence
78%
TER
Confidence
78%
VIASP
Confidence
78%
INSW
Confidence
76%
MATX
Confidence
76%
MYRG
Confidence
76%
ENS
Confidence
75%
KEX
Confidence
75%
All Utilities Stocks (214)
| Ticker | Company | AI Rating | Confidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STI | Solidion Technology Inc. | D | 98% | View Analysis → |
| STAI | ScanTech AI Systems Inc. | D | 98% | View Analysis → |
| GFMH | Goliath Film & Media Holdings | D | 96% | View Analysis → |
| EAF | GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD | D | 95% | View Analysis → |
| RAKR | Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. | D | 95% | View Analysis → |
| GDSTW | Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd. | D | 95% | View Analysis → |
| EMAT | Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. | D | 95% | View Analysis → |
| EESH | EESTech, Inc. | D | 95% | View Analysis → |
| CETY | Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | D | 94% | View Analysis → |
| OMEX | ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC | D | 94% | View Analysis → |
| KRFG | King Resources, Inc. | D | 94% | View Analysis → |
| MMMW | MASS MEGAWATTS WIND POWER INC | D | 94% | View Analysis → |
| ELPW | Elong Power Holding Ltd. | C | 94% | View Analysis → |
| OZSC | OZOP ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | D | 93% | View Analysis → |
| GWH-WT | ESS Tech, Inc. | D | 93% | View Analysis → |
| PPSI | PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS, INC. | D | 92% | View Analysis → |
| TRNR | Interactive Strength, Inc. | D | 92% | View Analysis → |
| ATER | Aterian, Inc. | D | 92% | View Analysis → |
| GTIJF | GRAPHJET TECHNOLOGY | D | 92% | View Analysis → |
| ENGS | Energys Group Ltd | C | 92% | View Analysis → |
| CHPT | ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. | D | 90% | View Analysis → |
| BEEM | Beam Global | D | 90% | View Analysis → |
| NFE | New Fortress Energy Inc. | D | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FLNC | Fluence Energy, Inc. | C | 90% | View Analysis → |
| LASE | Laser Photonics Corp | D | 90% | View Analysis → |
| RDCT | VNUE, Inc. | D | 90% | View Analysis → |
| MAGH | Magnitude International Ltd | C | 90% | View Analysis → |
| ITHR | Intelithrive, Inc. | D | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FEBO | Fenbo Holdings Ltd | C | 90% | View Analysis → |
| XPON | Expion360 Inc. | D | 88% | View Analysis → |
| POLA | Polar Power, Inc. | D | 88% | View Analysis → |
| REED | REED'S, INC. | D | 88% | View Analysis → |
| EOSE | Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. | D | 88% | View Analysis → |
| SLDPW | Solid Power, Inc. | C | 88% | View Analysis → |
| NEOVW | NeoVolta Inc. | D | 88% | View Analysis → |
| FCELB | FUELCELL ENERGY INC | C | 87% | View Analysis → |
| NRGV | Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | D | 86% | View Analysis → |
| ENVX | Enovix Corp | D | 86% | View Analysis → |
| BLNK | Blink Charging Co. | C | 86% | View Analysis → |
| ENR | ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. | C | 86% | View Analysis → |
| FIZZ | NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP | A | 86% | View Analysis → |
| SMC | Summit Midstream Corp | C | 85% | View Analysis → |
| PLUG | PLUG POWER INC | D | 85% | View Analysis → |
| XIFR | XPLR Infrastructure, LP | D | 85% | View Analysis → |
| NEXT | NextDecade Corp | D | 85% | View Analysis → |
| VLTO | Veralto Corp | A | 85% | View Analysis → |
| TOGIW | TurnOnGreen, Inc. | D | 85% | View Analysis → |
| SVACW | Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III | D | 85% | View Analysis → |
| DAIO | DATA I/O CORP | C | 84% | View Analysis → |
| FLUX | Flux Power Holdings, Inc. | C | 84% | View Analysis → |
| NRG | NRG ENERGY, INC. | C | 84% | View Analysis → |
| HELE | HELEN OF TROY LTD | D | 84% | View Analysis → |
| OPTT | Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. | D | 84% | View Analysis → |
| FMX | MEXICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC | B | 84% | View Analysis → |
| CTRI | Centuri Holdings, Inc. | C | 83% | View Analysis → |
| GIGGW | GigCapital7 Corp. | D | 83% | View Analysis → |
| SPRU | SPRUCE POWER HOLDING CORP | D | 82% | View Analysis → |
| MNST | Monster Beverage Corp | A | 82% | View Analysis → |
| LNG | Cheniere Energy, Inc. | C | 82% | View Analysis → |
| ATKR | Atkore Inc. | C | 82% | View Analysis → |
| COKE | Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | C | 82% | View Analysis → |
| EFOI | ENERGY FOCUS, INC/DE | C | 81% | View Analysis → |
| GAUZ | Gauzy Ltd. | C | 81% | View Analysis → |
| CBAT | CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. | C | 80% | View Analysis → |
| CQP | Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | C | 80% | View Analysis → |
| INTT | INTEST CORP | C | 80% | View Analysis → |
| KNTK | Kinetik Holdings Inc. | C | 80% | View Analysis → |
| GWRS | Global Water Resources, Inc. | C | 79% | View Analysis → |
| FPS | Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. | C | 79% | View Analysis → |
| FE | FIRSTENERGY CORP | C | 79% | View Analysis → |
| VG | Venture Global, Inc. | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SKYX | SKYX Platforms Corp. | D | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ULBI | ULTRALIFE CORP | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| NI | NISOURCE INC. | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| BKH | BLACK HILLS CORP /SD/ | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| YORW | YORK WATER CO | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TLN | Talen Energy Corp | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| AVA | AVISTA CORP | B | 78% | View Analysis → |
| WWD | Woodward, Inc. | A | 78% | View Analysis → |
| ETR | ENTERGY CORP /DE/ | B | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EME | EMCOR Group, Inc. | A | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EIX | EDISON INTERNATIONAL | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TER | TERADYNE, INC | A | 78% | View Analysis → |
| QS | QuantumScape Corp | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| GE | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | B | 78% | View Analysis → |
| XELLL | XCEL ENERGY INC | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| VIASP | Via Renewables, Inc. | A | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TVC | Tennessee Valley Authority | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SRJN | SPIRE INC | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PCYO | PURE CYCLE CORP | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| HVIIU | Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| NPWR-WT | NET Power Inc. | C | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MTMV | Motomova Inc | D | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EXC | EXELON CORP | C | 77% | View Analysis → |
| ES | EVERSOURCE ENERGY | C | 77% | View Analysis → |
| OGE | OGE ENERGY CORP. | C | 77% | View Analysis → |
| AWK | American Water Works Company, Inc. | C | 77% | View Analysis → |
| DY | DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC | C | 76% | View Analysis → |
| INSW | International Seaways, Inc. | A | 76% | View Analysis → |
| PEG | PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC | B | 76% | View Analysis → |
| PNW | PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP | C | 76% | View Analysis → |
| MATX | Matson, Inc. | A | 76% | View Analysis → |
| COHU | COHU INC | C | 76% | View Analysis → |
| NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | C | 76% | View Analysis → |
| MYRG | MYR GROUP INC. | A | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DTM | DT Midstream, Inc. | B | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AM | Antero Midstream Corp | B | 76% | View Analysis → |
| OESX | ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. | C | 75% | View Analysis → |
| ENS | EnerSys | A | 75% | View Analysis → |
| HE | HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC | C | 75% | View Analysis → |
| KEX | KIRBY CORP | A | 75% | View Analysis → |
| LYTS | LSI INDUSTRIES INC | C | 75% | View Analysis → |
| RUN | Sunrun Inc. | C | 75% | View Analysis → |
| AROC | Archrock, Inc. | A | 75% | View Analysis → |
| UTL | UNITIL CORP | C | 75% | View Analysis → |
| LNT | ALLIANT ENERGY CORP | C | 75% | View Analysis → |
| ZRCN | ZRCN Inc. | C | 75% | View Analysis → |
| DUKB | Duke Energy CORP | B | 75% | View Analysis → |
| GNE | Genie Energy Ltd. | B | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ESOA | Energy Services of America CORP | C | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CWCO | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | A | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CEG | Constellation Energy Corp | A | 74% | View Analysis → |
| KGS | Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. | C | 74% | View Analysis → |
| EVRG | Evergy, Inc. | C | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ED | CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC | B | 74% | View Analysis → |
| AES | AES CORP | C | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CPK | CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP | B | 74% | View Analysis → |
| EMR | EMERSON ELECTRIC CO | B | 74% | View Analysis → |
| D | DOMINION ENERGY, INC | C | 74% | View Analysis → |
| PWR | QUANTA SERVICES, INC. | A | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CNP | CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | C | 74% | View Analysis → |
| EPDU | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. | A | 74% | View Analysis → |
| EE | Excelerate Energy, Inc. | C | 73% | View Analysis → |
| AEP | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC | C | 73% | View Analysis → |
| HBB | Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co | C | 73% | View Analysis → |
| WMB | WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. | B | 73% | View Analysis → |
| POR | PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO /OR/ | C | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CWT | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP | C | 73% | View Analysis → |
| ITRI | ITRON, INC. | A | 73% | View Analysis → |
| BE | Bloom Energy Corp | B | 73% | View Analysis → |
| THR | Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. | B | 72% | View Analysis → |
| VST | Vistra Corp. | B | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ZVIA | Zevia PBC | C | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SLNG | Stabilis Solutions, Inc. | C | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ATO | ATMOS ENERGY CORP | B | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CELH | Celsius Holdings, Inc. | A | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SWX | Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | C | 72% | View Analysis → |
| IESC | IES Holdings, Inc. | A | 72% | View Analysis → |
| WCC | WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC | B | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RCL | ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | A | 72% | View Analysis → |
| OKE | ONEOK INC /NEW/ | B | 72% | View Analysis → |
| OTIS | Otis Worldwide Corp | C | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SES-WT | SES AI Corp | C | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PPLC | PPL Corp | C | 72% | View Analysis → |
| EP-PC | KINDER MORGAN, INC. | B | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ORA | ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | B | 71% | View Analysis → |
| ALNT | ALLIENT INC | A | 71% | View Analysis → |
| TRNS | TRANSCAT INC | C | 70% | View Analysis → |
| TXNM | TXNM ENERGY INC | C | 70% | View Analysis → |
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | C | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NWN | Northwest Natural Holding Co | B | 70% | View Analysis → |
| HNRG | HALLADOR ENERGY CO | C | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OTTR | Otter Tail Corp | B | 70% | View Analysis → |
| PRIM | Primoris Services Corp | C | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NJR | NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP | A | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ET-PI | Energy Transfer LP | B | 70% | View Analysis → |
| RGCO | RGC RESOURCES INC | A | 69% | View Analysis → |
| NNE | Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. | C | 68% | View Analysis → |
| WES | Western Midstream Partners, LP | B | 68% | View Analysis → |
| AWR | AMERICAN STATES WATER CO | B | 68% | View Analysis → |
| USAC | USA Compression Partners, LP | B | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MTZ | MASTEC INC | C | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FIX | COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC | A | 68% | View Analysis → |
| GEV | GE Vernova Inc. | A | 68% | View Analysis → |
| DTB | DTE ENERGY CO | B | 68% | View Analysis → |
| NOVTU | NOVANTA INC | B | 67% | View Analysis → |
| MSEXP | MIDDLESEX WATER CO | B | 67% | View Analysis → |
| NWE | NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. | B | 66% | View Analysis → |
| NFG | NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO | B | 66% | View Analysis → |
| MKDWW | MKDWELL Tech Inc. | C | 66% | View Analysis → |
| FEIM | FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS INC | B | 66% | View Analysis → |
| OKLO | Oklo Inc. | C | 65% | View Analysis → |
| TRGP | Targa Resources Corp. | C | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PLPC | PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO | B | 65% | View Analysis → |
| MGEE | MGE ENERGY INC | B | 65% | View Analysis → |
| OGS | ONE Gas, Inc. | A | 65% | View Analysis → |
| WELPM | WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO | B | 65% | View Analysis → |
| TDGMW | TIDEWATER INC | B | 65% | View Analysis → |
| MVSTW | Microvast Holdings, Inc. | B | 65% | View Analysis → |
| IDA | IDACORP INC | B | 65% | View Analysis → |
| SCIA | SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. | B | 63% | View Analysis → |
| AEE | AMEREN CORP | B | 60% | View Analysis → |
| HTO | H2O AMERICA | B | 57% | View Analysis → |
| SPB | Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | B | 55% | View Analysis → |
| NSARP | NSTAR ELECTRIC CO | C | 54% | View Analysis → |
| EPOW | E-Power Inc. | C | 50% | View Analysis → |
| EDRY | EuroDry Ltd. | C | 46% | View Analysis → |
| WEC | WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. | B | 45% | View Analysis → |
| SOJF | SOUTHERN CO | B | 45% | View Analysis → |
| FTPSF | Fortis Inc. | A | 44% | View Analysis → |
| EMP | ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, LLC | B | 44% | View Analysis → |
| ELC | ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC | B | 44% | View Analysis → |
| EMICF | EMERA INC | B | 43% | View Analysis → |
| FLNG | Flex LNG Ltd. | B | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ENLT | Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. | B | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ENIC | Enel Chile S.A. | B | 42% | View Analysis → |
| EDN | EDENOR | B | 42% | View Analysis → |
| ELLO | Ellomay Capital Ltd. | B | 41% | View Analysis → |
| ELVA | Electrovaya Inc. | A | 40% | View Analysis → |
| ELPC | ENERGY CO OF PARANA | A | 38% | View Analysis → |
| RNWWW | ReNew Energy Global plc | C | 24% | View Analysis → |
| NMPWP | NATIONAL GRID PLC | B | 22% | View Analysis → |
| SOCGM | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | B | 5% | View Analysis → |
| PNMXO | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NEW MEXICO | D | 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), 30 utilities stocks have A+ or A grades in 2026. These are ranked by confidence score based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filing analysis.
Which utilities stocks have A+ grades?
Currently, 0 utilities stocks have an A+ grade from our AI analysis. A+ 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 30 Buy ratings vs 129 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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