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utilities: Archive
5 Stocks Worth Watching on Their Recent Dividend Hikes
by Santanu Roy
PNR, NVT, CNP, VAC and PCG stand out as dividend payers as market volatility persists, with each company recently announcing higher shareholder payouts.
PCGPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change PNRPositive Net Change VACPositive Net Change NVTNegative Net Change
business-services computers consumer-discretionary utilities
3 Utilities Mutual Funds to Consider Amid XLU's Solid 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
XLU's 14.2% gain in 2025 reflects easing rates, rising power demand and grid upgrades, setting the stage for three utility mutual funds to watch.
BULIXNegative Net Change FIUIXNegative Net Change FKUTXNegative Net Change
utilities
Xcel Energy Uses Oracle Platform for Personalized Customer Service
by Zacks Equity Research
XEL adopts AI-enabled Opower to deliver personalized energy tools, boosting customer control, efficiency and long-term growth potential.
EXCPositive Net Change XELPositive Net Change PCGPositive Net Change AEPPositive Net Change
utilities
Can Lower Interest Rates Amplify VST Stock's Growth Strategy?
by Jewel Saha
VST's growth strategy gains traction as falling interest rates lower costs and boost demand for clean power.
NEEPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
utilities
PPL Stock Trades at Premium Value: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
by Jewel Saha
PPL trades at a premium P/E amid rising data center demand, dividend growth plans and a $20 billion investment outlook.
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utilities
Implied Volatility Surging for Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to AQN stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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Top-Ranked Utility ETFs Poised to Benefit From Recent Fed Rate Cut
by Aparajita Dutta
A third Fed rate cut this year is boosting utilities, making diversified Utility ETFs like XLU an attractive way to tap lower borrowing costs and steady dividends.
NEEPositive Net Change SOPositive Net Change NRGNegative Net Change CEGNegative Net Change DUKPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change AWKPositive Net Change PUIPositive Net Change XLUPositive Net Change VPUPositive Net Change FUTYPositive Net Change IDUPositive Net Change
etfs utilities
Here's Why You Should Add OGE Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
OGE Energy is ramping up infrastructure and renewable investments while maintaining solid returns and dividends, positioning the utility for steady long-term growth.
AEEPositive Net Change FEPositive Net Change PCGPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change
utilities
Build a Stronger 2026 Portfolio With These 5 Dividend Aristocrats
by Vaishali Doshi
ATO, MDT, PEP, CAT and SPGI stand out as dividend aristocrats for 2026, offering decades of hikes, solid yields and defensive income.
CATPositive Net Change MDTNegative Net Change PEPPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change SPGIPositive Net Change
consumer-staples finance industrial-products medical utilities
Zacks Industry Outlook Atmos, Brookfield and Spire
by Zacks Equity Research
Atmos, Brookfield and Spire have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
ATOPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change BIPCNegative Net Change
utilities
3 Gas Distribution Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry
by Jewel Saha
Rising competition from other clean energy sources and aging infrastructure can adversely impact the stock operating in the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry. However, a decline in interest rates can boost the prospect of ATO, BIPC and SR.
ATOPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change BIPCNegative Net Change
utilities
Can DUK's Massive Clean Energy Investments Drive Long-Term Growth?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
Duke Energy's hefty clean-energy and grid investments position the utility for rising electricity demand and long-term growth.
EXCPositive Net Change NEEPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change
utilities
AES Boosts Growth Outlook With Renewables & Data Center Deals
by Zacks Equity Research
AES accelerates growth with expanding renewables, major data-center PPAs and continued progress on its clean-energy transition.
AEEPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change AESNegative Net Change
utilities
5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Bet on as Investors Shy Away From Technology
by Aparajita Dutta
As investors retreat from technology, CASY and other low-leverage stocks should appeal to investors looking for safer options in a rate-cut-driven market shift.
CASYPositive Net Change NRIMPositive Net Change REVGPositive Net Change ENGIYNegative Net Change HGPositive Net Change
auto-tires-trucks finance retail utilities
NEE Stock Trades at Premium Value: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
by Jewel Saha
NEE trades at a premium to peers, backed by strong earnings growth, rising demand and a clean energy push.
NEEPositive Net Change SOPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change
utilities
SO Stock Declines 6% in Past 6 Months: Here's How to Play
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Company faces stock underperformance, yet rising large-load demand, strong regulation and $76B growth pipeline strengthen its long-term outlook.
AEEPositive Net Change SOPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change
energy oil-energy utilities
Spire to Benefit From Its Investment in Infrastructure & Acquisition
by Zacks Equity Research
Spire ensures reliability and growth with major infrastructure upgrades, and acquisitions of complementary assets.
AEEPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change
utilities
How ITRI's AMI Essentials is Driving Tucson's Water Conservation
by Zacks Equity Research
Itron's AMI Essentials helps Tucson Water modernize its system with real-time data, leak detection and enhanced operational visibility.
ITRIPositive Net Change TEAMNegative Net Change MDBNegative Net Change PLTRNegative Net Change
cloud-computing energy tech-stocks utilities
5 Sales Growth Picks Positioned to Generate Steady Returns
by Swayta Shah
Sales growth shines as a key metric in volatile markets, with VRT, RNR, AEE, CNQ and FDX standing out as solid picks.
AEEPositive Net Change RNRPositive Net Change FDXPositive Net Change CNQPositive Net Change VRTNegative Net Change
computers finance insurance oil-energy tech-stocks transportation utilities
AWK's Unit Expands With the Acquisition of Yerba Buena Water Company
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water Works' unit, California American Water, further expands its operation in California through the acquisition of Yerba Buena Water Company.
AWKPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change MSEXPositive Net Change WTRGPositive Net Change
utilities
IDT Stock Dips Post Q1 Earnings Despite Strength Across Key Businesses
by Zacks Equity Research
IDT reports strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with rising profitability and momentum across Fintech, NRS and net2phone segments.
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communications earnings utilities
PPL to Gain From Steady Investment in Clean Energy & Infrastructure
by Zacks Equity Research
PPL advances its long-term infrastructure and clean-energy investments as it targets major emission cuts and carbon neutrality by 2050.
PPLPositive Net Change ETRNegative Net Change PCGPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change
utilities
XEL's Unit to Supply 200 MW Electric to Fermi's Project Matador Campus
by Zacks Equity Research
XEL secures a 200 MW power supply with Fermi America. The company is investing steadily to enhance its transmission & distribution capabilities.
AEEPositive Net Change XELPositive Net Change ETRNegative Net Change DPositive Net Change
utilities
MDU to Issue $200M in Shares to Fund Acquisition and Other Purposes
by Zacks Equity Research
MDU taps a $200M equity raise to support investments and reduce leverage, balancing growth with dilution effects.
SREPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change MDUPositive Net Change OGSPositive Net Change
utilities
WEC Energy to Reward the Shareholders With 6.7% Dividend Hike
by Zacks Equity Research
WEC plans a 2026 dividend hike and major clean-energy investments, spotlighting its growth outlook and long-term earnings trajectory.
NEEPositive Net Change WECPositive Net Change FTSPositive Net Change CWENPositive Net Change
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