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2026 Outlook
Sector fundamentals for 2026 point to sustained load growth of 3-5% annually from electrification and hyperscale computing, supported by nuclear restarts, renewables buildout, and transmission upgrades. Policy incentives under existing legislation and falling interest-rate sensitivity should underpin earnings visibility, though regulatory lag and fuel-cost volatility remain key variables. Tradestie Scores above 66 for eight of the top 10 names indicate broad technical strength heading into the year.
Complete Rankings
| Rank | Stock | Score | Price | Market Cap |
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1
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Oklo Inc.
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69.5 | $41.27 | $17.1B |
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2
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FirstEnergy Corp.
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69.3 | $46.77 | $26.5B |
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3
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Dominion Energy, Inc Common Stock
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68.2 | $65.84 | $52.0B |
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4
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Eversource Energy
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68.1 | $71.05 | $26.6B |
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5
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Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
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67.3 | $11.09 | $1.9B |
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6
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NextEra Energy, Inc.
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67.3 | $83.43 | $162.0B |
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7
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Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock
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66.4 | $317.00 | $19.5B |
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8
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PPL Corporation
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66.0 | $35.11 | $27.1B |
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9
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American Electric Power Company, Inc.
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64.3 | $124.50 | $60.3B |
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10
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Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
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62.5 | $97.52 | $10.5B |
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11
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
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62.3 | $39.67 | $24.9B |
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12
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The Southern Company
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61.9 | $88.11 | $104.3B |
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13
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IDACORP, Inc.
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61.2 | $135.70 | $7.1B |
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14
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Otter Tail Corp
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60.8 | $89.79 | $3.4B |
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15
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Entergy Corporation
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59.3 | $107.27 | $41.7B |
In-Depth Analysis: Top Electric Utilities Stocks
OKLO
Oklo Inc is developing advanced fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. It is pursuing two complementary tracks to address this demand: providing reliable, commercial-scale energy to customers; and selling used nuclear fuel recycling services to the U.S. market. The Company plans to commercialize its liquid metal fast reactor technology with the Aurora powerhouse product …
Oklo Inc. matters in the Electric Utilities sector through its development of advanced fission power plants that supply clean, reliable baseload energy at scale, alongside used nuclear fuel recycling services targeting U.S. market demand.
Oklo's ROE of -7.7% reflects ongoing losses typical of pre-commercial nuclear developers, with its Tradestie Score of 69.5/100 indicating moderate financial positioning amid heavy R&D and deployment investments.
Investors should consider OKLO in 2026 as regulatory approvals enable initial plant deployments and recycling revenue streams. The dual-track model aligns with utilities' need for affordable, carbon-free power amid rising electrification demand. Its Tradestie Score of 69.5/100 signals potential upside from commercialization milestones and sector tailwinds.
FE
FirstEnergy is an investor-owned holding company with operations across five mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. FirstEnergy also owns and operates one of the nation's largest electric transmission systems.
FirstEnergy operates as an investor-owned holding company across five mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states while owning and operating one of the nation's largest electric transmission systems, making it a critical infrastructure provider in the Electric Utilities sector.
FirstEnergy reports a 6.9% profit margin and 9.5% ROE alongside 8.8% revenue growth, reflecting stable financial health and operational efficiency typical for regulated utilities, with a P/E of 24.8 indicating fair earnings valuation.
FirstEnergy's large-scale transmission assets position it to capitalize on grid modernization and regional demand growth in 2026. Its 8.8% revenue growth and 69.3/100 Tradestie Score support sustained earnings expansion in a sector favoring infrastructure stability. The combination of moderate P/E and solid ROE offers a balanced entry point for income-focused investors seeking defensive exposure.
D
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Dominion Energy is an integrated energy company with over 30 gigawatts of electric generation capacity and more than 90,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. Dominion is constructing a rate-regulated 5.2 GW wind farm off the Virginia Beach coast.
Dominion Energy operates over 30 GW of generation capacity and 90,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines as a major integrated utility, while advancing a rate-regulated 5.2 GW offshore wind farm that supports sector-wide decarbonization efforts.
A 14.0% profit margin paired with 17.6% revenue growth reflects strong operational performance and top-line expansion, though the 8.3% ROE indicates moderate equity efficiency alongside a P/E ratio of 22.8.
The 5.2 GW wind project, once operational, should deliver regulated earnings growth through 2026 while expanding Dominion's renewable mix beyond its current 30 GW base. Revenue growth of 17.6% and a Tradestie Score of 68.2/100 support a case for multiple expansion as utilities re-rate toward clean energy infrastructure.
ES
Eversource Energy is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide rate-regulated electric and gas distribution service to more than 4 million customers in the Northeast US. Eversource expanded its service territories with acquisitions of NStar (2012), Aquarion (2017), and Columbia Gas (2020). In 2024 Eversource exited its 50% partnership with European utility Orsted to develop 2 gigawatts of offshore …
Eversource Energy serves over 4 million customers with rate-regulated electric and gas distribution across the Northeast US, reinforced by acquisitions of NStar (2012), Aquarion (2017), and Columbia Gas that expanded its regulated footprint in the Electric Utilities sector.
Eversource reports a 10.3% profit margin and 9.0% ROE alongside 2.3% revenue growth, reflecting steady but moderate financial health typical of regulated utilities, with a P/E of 18.3 indicating reasonable valuation relative to earnings.
Investors should consider buying ES in 2026 for its predictable cash flows from a large regulated customer base and acquisitions-driven scale, supported by a Tradestie Score of 68.1/100 and ongoing Northeast infrastructure needs that align with stable rate recovery mechanisms.
HE
Hawaiian Electric Industries is the parent company of three Hawaii-based regulated utilities and owns a 10% minority interest in Hawaii's American Savings Bank. The utilities provide electricity on the five islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.
Hawaiian Electric Industries serves as the dominant regulated electricity provider across Hawaii's five major islands through its three utility subsidiaries, anchoring energy supply in an isolated island market while holding a 10% stake in American Savings Bank.
HE reports a 6.8% profit margin alongside a 13.5% ROE, reflecting efficient operations in a regulated environment, with 25.9% revenue growth underscoring robust top-line momentum and overall financial health at a P/E of 8.5.
Investors should consider HE in 2026 given its low P/E of 8.5 relative to 13.5% ROE and 25.9% revenue growth, positioning the stock for multiple expansion as Hawaii's renewable mandates drive utility rate base increases. The company's island monopoly supports stable cash flows, while its American Savings Bank interest adds earnings diversification beyond pure-play utilities. A Tradestie Score of 67.3/100 further highlights undervaluation potential amid sector consolidation.
NEE
NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power & Light, is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida. The utility distributes power to over 6 million customer accounts in Florida and owns 36 gigawatts of generation. FP&L contributes roughly 70% of NextEra's consolidated operating earnings. NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy segment, generates and sells power throughout the United States and Canada with …
NextEra Energy's Florida Power & Light is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida, serving over 6 million customer accounts with 36 gigawatts of generation capacity and contributing roughly 70% of consolidated operating earnings.
NextEra reports a 32.4% profit margin and 11.7% ROE alongside 12.4% revenue growth, reflecting efficient operations in its regulated utility segment, while the 18.7 P/E indicates a valuation aligned with stable cash flows.
NEE's dominant Florida utility base provides earnings stability for 2026, with 12.4% revenue growth and 32.4% margins supporting dividend growth. The 67.3/100 Tradestie Score and 36 GW generation scale position the company to benefit from Florida's population-driven demand increases. Investors may target the stock for its regulated earnings visibility and sector-leading scale.
TLN
Talen Energy Corp is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company. The company owns and operates approximately 10.7 gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States. The group produces and sells electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, including PJM and WECC, with its generation fleet located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.
Talen Energy operates 10.7 GW of U.S. power infrastructure as an independent producer selling electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale markets, giving it material scale in the Electric Utilities sector.
Negative profit margin of -5.0% and ROE of -12.8% reflect current unprofitability, while 111.2% revenue growth signals rapid operational scaling that has yet to translate into positive earnings.
TLN's 111.2% revenue growth and 10.7 GW capacity position it to capture rising wholesale demand in 2026. A Tradestie Score of 66.4/100 combined with continued infrastructure expansion supports potential margin recovery as scale efficiencies materialize.
PPL
PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. LG&E also provides regulated natural gas distribution. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in …
PPL Corporation matters in the Electric Utilities sector as a holding company operating regulated utilities across Pennsylvania's central and eastern transmission and delivery network, Kentucky's LG&E and KU generation assets, and Rhode Island, serving essential electricity needs in multiple states.
PPL reports a 13.5% profit margin and 8.6% ROE with 4.2% revenue growth, indicating stable financial health typical of regulated utilities, while its P/E of 20.8 reflects a measured valuation on earnings.
PPL's Tradestie Score of 66/100 and 4.2% revenue growth highlight its regulated cash flow stability across Pennsylvania and Kentucky operations. The 13.5% profit margin supports consistent returns, positioning the stock for 2026 consideration amid potential rate base growth and infrastructure spending. Its multi-state presence offers defensive exposure in the sector with moderate valuation at a 20.8 P/E.
AEP
American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 42% of AEP's of capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (27%), renewable energy and hydro (21%), nuclear (8%), and demand response (2%). Vertically integrated …
AEP is one of the largest regulated utilities in the US, delivering electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers across 11 states with a generation capacity mix of 42% coal and 27% natural gas.
AEP reports a 13.8% profit margin and 10.1% ROE alongside 7.0% revenue growth, indicating stable financial health typical of regulated utilities, while its 21.6 P/E ratio reflects a measured market valuation.
AEP's regulated operations provide earnings predictability that supports dividend growth and infrastructure investments into 2026. Its 7.0% revenue expansion and shift toward renewables from the current 42% coal base position it for rate-base growth and ESG-driven capital inflows. The 64.3/100 Tradestie Score further signals balanced risk-reward for long-term utility exposure.
PNW
Pinnacle West is a holding company whose principal subsidiary is Arizona Public Service, a vertically integrated electric utility serving approximately 1.4 million customers across a 35,000-square-mile territory in central Arizona, including the Phoenix area. APS owns or leases more than 6 gigawatts of power generation capacity, including a 29% ownership stake in one of the largest nuclear plants in the …
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation matters in the Electric Utilities sector as the holding company for Arizona Public Service, a vertically integrated utility serving 1.4 million customers across 35,000 square miles in central Arizona, including Phoenix, with more than 6 gigawatts of owned or leased capacity.
PNW reports an 11.5% profit margin and 7.1% revenue growth alongside a 9.4% ROE, reflecting stable earnings generation and moderate returns typical of regulated utilities with consistent customer demand.
Investors should consider PNW in 2026 given its 7.1% revenue growth and 18.7 P/E ratio, which supports valuation appeal amid Arizona's population-driven demand. Ownership of over 6 GW positions the company to benefit from regional load increases, while the 62.5/100 Tradestie Score indicates balanced risk-reward for utility exposure.
Methodology
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