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utilities: Archive
California Water Service Unit Cal Water Gets Nod for Interim Rate Hike
by Zacks Equity Research
CWT wins CPUC approval for a 3% interim rate hike starting Jan. 1, 2026, supporting needed infrastructure investment, with final rates pending.
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Zacks.com featured highlights include AES, BorgWarner, Enersys, PG&E and Keros Therapeutics
by Zacks Equity Research
AES and four peers screen as low price-to-book buys, highlighting undervalued stocks with solid growth profiles as 2025 draws to a close.
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VST vs. Dominion Energy: Which Utility Power Stock Offers More Upside?
by Jewel Saha
Dominion and Vistra continue to efficiently serve their customers from the strong volume of clean electricity generated from production plants.
DPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
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NBIS vs. MSFT: Which AI Infrastructure Stock Has More Upside?
by Shivangi Deora
Nebius offers pure-play AI infrastructure growth, while Microsoft leverages massive scale and embedded AI to dominate enterprise demand.
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software tech-stocks utilities
5 Low Price-to-Book Stocks to Buy as 2025 Comes to a Close
by Kinjel Shah
AES, BWA, ENS, PCG and KROS screen as low P/B stocks with Buy ratings, offering value-focused opportunities as 2025 comes to a close.
PCGPositive Net Change BWAPositive Net Change AESPositive Net Change ENSPositive Net Change KROSNegative Net Change
auto-tires-trucks pharmaceuticals utilities
American Electric's Investments and Renewables Fuel Long-Term Growth
by Zacks Equity Research
AEP's $72B capital plan and renewable buildout aim to lift efficiency and revenues, but reliance on a few REPs poses cash-flow risk.
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FE to Benefit From Infrastructure Upgradation & Grid Modernization
by Zacks Equity Research
FE is ramping up grid modernization and regulated investments as AI-driven data centers continue to drive demand.
NEEPositive Net Change FEPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change AESPositive Net Change
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BLDP vs. BE: Which Hydrogen Power Stock Has Better Potential for 2026?
by Jewel Saha
Bloom Energy's strong ROIC, faster earnings growth and surging stock performance give it an edge over Ballard Power.
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alt-energy oil-energy utilities
Seeking Income Into 2026? 3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now
by Vaishali Doshi
Amid uncertainty and easing interest rates, investors seeking high-yield income can consider dividend stocks such as PAGP, AES and TEF.
TEFNegative Net Change AESPositive Net Change PAGPPositive Net Change
oil-energy utilities
PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Looks Stronger for the Year Ahead?
by Jewel Saha
PPL and XEL ramp up clean energy and grid investments to meet surging power demand and drive long-term growth.
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4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Plummets
by Ritujay Ghosh
With consumer confidence sliding, low-beta defensive picks like ATO, AWR, SRE and INGR stand out as investors look to limit downside risk.
SREPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change INGRNegative Net Change AWRNegative Net Change
consumer-staples utilities
Buy These 5 Low-Leverage Stocks Amid a Reversal of Santa Claus Rally
by Aparajita Dutta
A stalled Santa Claus rally has investors rotating to stability, spotlighting low-leverage names like Resmed that may hold up better amid tech-led volatility.
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EIX to Gain From Infrastructure Upgradation & Renewable Expansion
by Zacks Equity Research
EIX is ramping up grid investments and clean energy to meet AI data center and EV-driven demand supports its outlook.
AEEPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change EIXPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change
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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.
NEEPositive Net Change CEGPositive 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 MNSTNegative Net Change MAMANegative 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.
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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 SCSCNegative Net Change ENSPositive 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.
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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 SONegative 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 NGGPositive Net Change
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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.
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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.
CEGPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
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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.
MSPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change JNJPositive Net Change IVZPositive Net Change BGPositive Net Change
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