What are the best utility stocks in 2026?

Based on AI conviction analysis, the top best utility stocks include NRG, CEG, SRE, AEP, AES. Each stock is scored on quality, fair value, and risk-reward asymmetry.

How are best utility stocks ranked?

Stocks are ranked by AI conviction score (1-10) using fundamental analysis: DCF valuation, earnings quality, Monte Carlo scenarios, and risk-reward asymmetry. Each stock also receives a quality grade (A-F) and a rating from Strong Buy to Avoid.

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Best Utility Stocks

Best utility stocks ranked by conviction score, fair value, and quality. Regulated, low-volatility names for defensive income.

35 stocks

#	Ticker	Company	Rating	Convex Score	Fair Value	Upside	Quality
1	NRG	NRG Energy, Inc.	Score B	9/10	$174	+33.5%	D	View
2	CEG	Constellation Energy Corporation	Score C	6/10	$196	-22.7%	C	View
3	SRE	Sempra	Score B	5/10	$120	+30.0%	D	View
4	AEP	American Electric Power Company, Inc.	Score B	4/10	$132	+0.7%	D	View
5	AES	The AES Corporation	Score D	4/10	$19	+30.0%	F	View
6	EIX	Edison International	Score D	4/10	$99	+27.8%	F	View
7	AEE	Ameren Corporation	Score D	4/10	$126	+13.8%	F	View
8	ES	Eversource Energy	Score D	4/10	$80	+7.5%	F	View
9	EXC	Exelon Corporation	Score B	4/10	$55	+19.1%	D	View
10	ETR	Entergy Corporation	Score D	4/10	$145	+30.0%	F	View
11	NEE	NextEra Energy, Inc.	Score B	4/10	$77	-12.9%	D	View
12	NI	NiSource Inc	Score D	4/10	$59	+29.2%	F	View
13	PPL	PPL Corporation	Score D	4/10	$46	+30.0%	F	View
14	SOMN	The Southern Company	Score B	4/10	$61	+21.1%	D	View
15	SOJE	Southern Company (The) Series 2	Score B	4/10	$22	+28.6%	D	View
16	DUK	Duke Energy Corporation	Score D	3/10	$120	-4.3%	D	View
17	AWK	American Water Works Company, Inc.	Score D	3/10	$135	+0.9%	F	View
18	XEL	Xcel Energy Inc.	Score D	3/10	$76	-3.3%	D	View
19	D	Dominion Energy, Inc.	Score D	2/10	$50	-28.8%	D	View
20	CMS	CMS Energy Corporation	Score D	2/10	$72	-1.2%	D	View
21	SO	The Southern Company	Score D	2/10	$87	-8.4%	D	View
22	VST	Vistra Corp.	Score D	2/10	$103	-34.9%	D	View
23	ED	Consolidated Edison, Inc.	Score D	1/10	$81	-27.1%	D	View
24	ATO	Atmos Energy Corporation	Score D (Speculative)	1/10	$140	-21.3%	F	View
25	FE	FirstEnergy Corp.	Score D	1/10	$53	+9.4%	F	View
26	LNT	Alliant Energy Corporation	Score D (Speculative)	1/10	$52	-29.8%	F	View
27	CNP	CenterPoint Energy, Inc.	Score D	0/10	$56	+30.0%	F	View
28	DTE	DTE Energy Company	Score D	0/10	$160	+9.7%	F	View
29	TLN	Talen Energy Corporation	Score D	0/10	$294	-18.5%	D	View
30	EVRG	Evergy, Inc.	Score D	0/10	$59	-30.4%	F	View
31	PCG	PG&E Corporation	Score D	0/10	$21	+19.7%	F	View
32	PNW	Pinnacle West Capital Corporation	Score D	0/10	$97	-8.3%	F	View
33	PEG	Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated	Score D	0/10	$42	-45.4%	D	View
34	WEC	WEC Energy Group, Inc.	Score D	0/10	$91	-19.3%	D	View
35	NGG	National Grid plc	Score D	0/10	$69	-16.7%	D	View

Methodology

Stocks are selected using our 8-step AI conviction framework, which evaluates quality, fair value (PEG, FCF DCF, EV/EBITDA), scenario modeling, and risk/reward asymmetry. The list is updated regularly as new analyses are processed.