What are the best utility stocks in 2026?

Based on AI conviction analysis, the top best utility stocks include NRG, CEG, GEV, AES, AEP. 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.

38 stocks

#	Ticker	Company	Rating	Convex Score	Fair Value	Upside	Quality
1	NRG	NRG Energy, Inc.	Score B	8/10	$178	+50.0%	D	View
2	CEG	Constellation Energy Corporation	Score A	7/10	$273	+1.0%	C	View
3	GEV	GE Vernova Inc.	Score B	6/10	$512	-48.3%	C	View
4	AES	The AES Corporation	Score D	4/10	$19	+30.0%	F	View
5	AEP	American Electric Power Company, Inc.	Score B	4/10	$126	+2.3%	D	View
6	EIX	Edison International	Score D	4/10	$88	+30.0%	F	View
7	AEE	Ameren Corporation	Score D	4/10	$124	+15.4%	F	View
8	ES	Eversource Energy	Score D	4/10	$77	+8.9%	F	View
9	EXC	Exelon Corporation	Score B	4/10	$54	+20.4%	D	View
10	ETR	Entergy Corporation	Score D	4/10	$137	+30.0%	F	View
11	NI	NiSource Inc	Score D	4/10	$54	+30.0%	F	View
12	SOMN	The Southern Company	Score B	4/10	$56	+16.1%	D	View
13	SOJE	Southern Company (The) Series 2	Score B	4/10	$21	+28.8%	D	View
14	CMS	CMS Energy Corporation	Score D	3/10	$69	+0.1%	D	View
15	DUK	Duke Energy Corporation	Score D	3/10	$119	-2.0%	D	View
16	PPL	PPL Corporation	Score D	3/10	$33	-5.7%	F	View
17	AWK	American Water Works Company, Inc.	Score D	3/10	$135	-0.1%	F	View
18	OKLO	Oklo Inc.	Score B (Speculative)	3/10	$85	+90.1%	C	View
19	VST	Vistra Corp.	Score D	3/10	$100	-29.9%	D	View
20	NEE	NextEra Energy, Inc.	Score D	3/10	$77	-9.3%	D	View
21	D	Dominion Energy, Inc.	Score D	2/10	$50	-25.2%	D	View
22	SO	The Southern Company	Score D	2/10	$87	-5.0%	D	View
23	SMR	NuScale Power Corporation	Score D (Speculative)	2/10	$13	+36.3%	D	View
24	ED	Consolidated Edison, Inc.	Score D	1/10	$81	-23.9%	D	View
25	SRE	Sempra	Score D	1/10	$68	-19.6%	D	View
26	EVRG	Evergy, Inc.	Score D	1/10	$59	-28.9%	F	View
27	ATO	Atmos Energy Corporation	Score D (Speculative)	1/10	$136	-19.3%	F	View
28	LNT	Alliant Energy Corporation	Score D	1/10	$43	-37.1%	D	View
29	PNW	Pinnacle West Capital Corporation	Score D	1/10	$93	-5.9%	F	View
30	PEG	Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated	Score D	1/10	$42	-43.5%	D	View
31	XEL	Xcel Energy Inc.	Score D	1/10	$75	-1.8%	F	View
32	FE	FirstEnergy Corp.	Score D	0/10	$52	+10.5%	F	View
33	CNP	CenterPoint Energy, Inc.	Score D	0/10	$53	+30.0%	F	View
34	DTE	DTE Energy Company	Score D	0/10	$150	+9.8%	F	View
35	TLN	Talen Energy Corporation	Score D	0/10	$287	-16.4%	D	View
36	PCG	PG&E Corporation	Score D	0/10	$21	+19.6%	F	View
37	NGG	National Grid plc	Score D	0/10	$69	-13.5%	D	View
38	WEC	WEC Energy Group, Inc.	Score D	0/10	$91	-14.3%	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.