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utilities: Archive
NEE vs. CEG: Which Energy Stock Has a Better Prospect in 2026
by Jewel Saha
NEE stock edges out CEG with stronger earnings momentum, higher yield and cheaper valuation heading into 2026.
NEENegative Net Change CEGNegative Net Change
oil-energy utilities
Fed Caution Ahead: 5 Low-Volatility Stocks to Buy for 2026
by Jewel Saha
As Fed uncertainty looms, MNST, MAMA, D, AEE and SRE stand out as low-volatility picks with 2026 earnings growth in focus.
AEEPositive Net Change SREPositive Net Change MNSTPositive Net Change MAMAPositive Net Change
consumer-staples utilities
Do Options Traders Know Something About Exelon Stock We Don't?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Exelon stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
EXCPositive Net Change
utilities
4 Value Stocks to Buy as Rate Cuts Reshape Markets in 2026
by Sumit Singh
As rate cuts shift market dynamics in 2026, AES, SCSC, PCG, and ENS stand out for strong cash flows and value appeal.
PCGPositive Net Change AESPositive Net Change SCSCPositive Net Change ENSNegative Net Change
business-services industrial-products utilities
CNP to Benefit From Infrastructure Upgradation & Renewable Expansion
by Zacks Equity Research
CNP is betting $65B on grid upgrades and renewables as power demand rises, targeting 1,000 MW by 2026 and an 8.86% long-term earnings growth rate.
NEENegative Net Change OGEPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change
utilities
How Does Duke Energy's Regulated Utility Model Drive Stable Growth?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
DUK's regulated utility model helps it recover costs and earn stable returns on clean energy investments.
PPLPositive Net Change SOPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change
utilities
ETR to Gain From Strategic Nuclear Expansion & Renewable Transition
by Zacks Equity Research
Entergy ramps up grid hardening and nuclear bets, backing $41B capex and solar growth as shares beat industry gains over the past six months on renewables.
AEEPositive Net Change ETRPositive Net Change PCGPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change
utilities
Here's Why You Should Add PCG Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
PCG benefits from infrastructure upgrades, which increase the reliability of services. Ongoing clean energy investments and favorable decisions from the CPUC are expected to drive operations.
AEEPositive Net Change SREPositive Net Change PCGPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change
utilities
CMS Energy Poised to Gain From Renewable Expansion & Investments
by Zacks Equity Research
CMS to invest $20B in grid upgrades and clean power, with plans to add major solar, wind, and battery capacity despite regulatory and debt pressures.
AEEPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change CMSPositive Net Change NGGNegative Net Change
utilities
Here's Why AWR Stock Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
American States Water benefits from new regulated rates, while rising demand from an expanding customer base will support stable earnings growth.
AEEPositive Net Change NEENegative Net Change DPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change
utilities
Vistra Stock Slips Below 50-Day SMA: What Should Investors Do Now?
by Jewel Saha
VST trades below its 50-day SMA after a sharp pullback, even as Vistra;s clean energy strategy and capital returns support long-term prospects.
CEGNegative Net Change DUKPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
utilities
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Invesco, Johnson & Johnson, NiSource, Bunge Global and Morgan Stanley
by Zacks Equity Research
Invesco leads Zack' list of five high-yield S&P 500 stocks, highlighting dividend strength and steady income potential for 2026.
MSNegative Net Change NIPositive Net Change JNJNegative Net Change IVZNegative Net Change BGPositive Net Change
agriculture finance pharmaceuticals utilities
3 Green Energy Stocks to Watch for a Cleaner, More Sustainable 2026
by Pulkit Chamria
NextEra Energy stands out as renewable investment surges, with strong policy support and rising clean power demand shaping green energy growth into 2026.
NEENegative Net Change CSIQPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change
utilities
TEF Ties Up With IQM & CESGA to Deploy Spain's First Quantum Computers
by Zacks Equity Research
Telefonica backs Europe's quantum push as CESGA deploys two IQM systems by 2026, while the telco rolls out its Transform & Grow strategy to drive growth and savings.
ERICPositive Net Change TEFPositive Net Change CLFDNegative Net Change UINegative Net Change
communications computers tech-stocks utilities
Here's Why You Should Add Ameren to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
AEE's clean energy push, rising 2025 earnings estimates, massive infrastructure spending and a growing dividend make the utility stock stand out now.
AEEPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change AESPositive Net Change
utilities
Top 5 High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks to Buy for Reliable Returns in 2026
by Rajani Lohia
High-yield S&P 500 stocks IVZ, JNJ, NI, BG and MS offer steady income, compounding returns and portfolio stability as moderate growth and easing inflation shape 2026.
MSNegative Net Change NIPositive Net Change JNJNegative Net Change IVZNegative Net Change BGPositive Net Change
consumer-staples finance medical utilities
Stormy 2026? 3 Defensive Stocks to Weather a Recession
by Vrishali Bagree
TPB, JNJ and NEE highlight how defensive stocks can offer stability and steady growth potential amid rising uncertainty for 2026.
NEENegative Net Change JNJNegative Net Change TPBPositive Net Change
consumer-staples medical utilities
Eversource Energy to Benefit From Strategic Infrastructure Investments
by Zacks Equity Research
Eversource Energy ramps up grid upgrades with a $24.2B plan, but a blocked Aquarion Water sale adds regulatory risk.
NEENegative Net Change PCGPositive Net Change AESPositive Net Change ESNegative Net Change
utilities
Company News for Dec 23, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies In The News Are: D, CART, TSLA, CWAN.
DPositive Net Change TSLANegative Net Change CARTNegative Net Change CWANNegative Net Change
auto-tires-trucks internet internet-content utilities
SO's Georgia Power Approves Power Expansion to Serve Data Centers
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Company's Georgia Power approved a major power build-out for data centers, sparking debate over costs, risks and who ultimately pays the bill.
AEEPositive Net Change SOPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change BLDPNegative Net Change
energy oil-energy utilities
Zacks.com featured highlights include Cenovus Energy, CION Investment, Sally Beauty, PG&E and First American Financial
by Zacks Equity Research
Cenovus Energy stands out in a new bargain screen as low EV-to-EBITDA ratios spotlight undervalued stocks with solid earnings growth prospects.
PCGPositive Net Change FAFPositive Net Change SBHNegative Net Change CVEPositive Net Change CIONPositive Net Change
finance insurance oil-energy retail utilities
GE Vernova vs. NextEra Energy: Which Energy Transition Stock Is Better?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
Both GE Vernova and NextEra Energy are tied to the energy transition- the global shift from fossil fuels to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
NEENegative Net Change GEVNo Net Change
oil-energy utilities
Pick These 5 Bargain Stocks With Impressive EV-to-EBITDA Ratios
by Anindya Barman
CVE, CION, SBH, PCG and FAF stand out with attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios and strong earnings outlooks.
PCGPositive Net Change FAFPositive Net Change SBHNegative Net Change CVEPositive Net Change CIONPositive Net Change
finance oil-energy retail utilities
NRG Energy and Sunrun Partner to Expand Distributed Energy in Texas
by Zacks Equity Research
NRG teams up with Sunrun to link Texas home batteries to the grid to form a large virtual power plant (VPP).
AEEPositive Net Change NRGPositive Net Change IDAPositive Net Change RUNNegative Net Change
utilities
Duke Energy vs. Exelon: Which Power Utility Stock Offers More Upside?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
DUK and EXC highlight how regulated utilities are leveraging clean energy investment, infrastructure upgrades and stable earnings to attract income-focused investors.
EXCPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change
utilities