Utilities Sector Stocks
The Utilities sector encompasses 97 publicly traded US companies on StockSifting, all listed on NYSE or NASDAQ and collectively representing a significant slice of the American equity market. Investors researching Utilities sector stocks typically analyse Energy, Electric, Natural, Distribution, Customers alongside macroeconomic drivers — interest rate sensitivity, regulatory environment, commodity exposure, and business-cycle positioning — before building or adjusting a sector allocation. Well-known names such as NextEra Energy, Inc., The Southern Company, Duke Energy Corporation, and Constellation Energy Corporation illustrate the range within this sector, from large-cap index constituents with predictable cash flows to mid- and small-cap companies offering higher growth potential at commensurately higher risk. When comparing Utilities sector stocks, the most informative metrics to review side-by-side are: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) for relative valuation, Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for capital efficiency, Return on Equity (ROE) for shareholder return generation, Debt-to-Equity for balance sheet leverage, Dividend Yield for income investors, and the 52-week High/Low range for momentum and volatility context. Sector-level screening eliminates cross-industry noise — a 15× P/E in Utilities carries a very different meaning than a 15× P/E in a capital-intensive or high-growth sector, making peer comparison the most reliable starting point for valuation work. Use the sortable table below to rank all 97 Utilities sector stocks by any metric, identify the highest-quality businesses by ROCE and ROE, spot the cheapest valuations by P/E, and shortlist candidates for deeper due diligence before making any investment decision.
How to Research Utilities Sector Stocks
The Utilities sector page gives US investors a single, sortable view of every NYSE- and NASDAQ-listed company in the group — from large-cap S&P 500 constituents to smaller-cap growth names. Begin your analysis by sorting by ROCE to separate high-quality capital allocators from the rest, then layer in P/E for valuation context and Dividend Yield for income screening. The 52-week High/Low columns surface price momentum and recent volatility at a glance. Click any company to open its detailed profile — quarterly financials, key ratios, analyst consensus, and historical price data — before making any investment decision. Data is sourced from live NYSE and NASDAQ filings and refreshed daily after US market close, so every metric reflects the most current publicly available information.
Key Metrics Explained for Utilities Sector Stocks
Every metric in the table below has a specific analytical purpose when comparing Utilities sector companies. Understanding what each ratio measures — and what a strong or weak reading looks like within this sector — is essential for making informed investment decisions.
- P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)
- Measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing twelve-month earnings. A lower P/E relative to Utilities sector peers suggests a cheaper valuation; a higher P/E may reflect premium growth expectations or temporary earnings compression. Always compare P/E within the same sector — cross-sector P/E comparisons are misleading because capital intensity, growth rates, and margin profiles differ structurally.
- Market Capitalisation
- Total market value of a company's outstanding shares (price × shares outstanding). Within the Utilities sector, market cap indicates size, liquidity, and index eligibility. Large-cap companies (above $10B) typically offer more analyst coverage and tighter bid-ask spreads; small-caps may offer higher growth potential with commensurately higher risk and lower trading liquidity.
- ROCE — Return on Capital Employed
- Operating profit divided by total capital employed (equity + debt). ROCE is one of the most revealing profitability metrics for Utilities sector comparison: it shows which companies generate the most operating profit per dollar of total capital invested. ROCE consistently above 15% signals a strong competitive position; above 25% signals an exceptional business with durable advantages. Companies with high ROCE can self-fund growth and generate superior long-term shareholder returns without requiring continuous equity dilution or heavy borrowing.
- ROE — Return on Equity
- Net income divided by shareholders' equity. ROE measures how efficiently management generates profit from the equity shareholders have invested. In the Utilities sector, ROE above 15% is generally considered strong; below 8% raises questions about capital allocation efficiency. Note: high ROE driven by excessive leverage (high D/E ratio) is a warning sign rather than a quality indicator — always check debt levels alongside ROE.
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividends per share as a percentage of the current share price. For income-oriented US investors, dividend yield is a key criterion — particularly in Utilities sector companies with stable, recurring cash flows. A yield significantly above the sector median may indicate an attractive income opportunity or, alternatively, a price decline that warrants further investigation into dividend sustainability. Always verify payout ratio and free cash flow coverage before relying on a high yield as an investment signal.
- 52-Week High / 52-Week Low
- The highest and lowest traded prices over the past 52 weeks. The 52-week range provides immediate context on price momentum and volatility within the Utilities sector: stocks trading near their 52-week high may reflect strong business momentum or elevated valuation; stocks near their 52-week low may represent contrarian opportunities or reflect deteriorating fundamentals. Always cross-reference with fundamental metrics rather than relying on price range alone.
Data Sources & Methodology
All financial data displayed on this Utilities sector page is sourced from NYSE and NASDAQ company filings, processed through StockSifting's daily data pipeline, and refreshed after each US market close. Fundamental metrics — earnings per share, book value, debt, and revenue — are updated as companies file quarterly reports (10-Q) and annual reports (10-K) with the SEC. Price data reflects the most recent closing price. StockSifting does not provide financial advice. All screening tools are for research and informational purposes only. Conduct your own due diligence before making any investment decision.
Utilities Sector Stocks — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions US investors ask about the Utilities sector, answered with data from StockSifting's live screener.
What sector is Utilities on the US stock market?
Utilities is a recognised sector classification on the US equity market. StockSifting currently tracks 97 NYSE- and NASDAQ-listed companies in the Utilities sector, ranging from large-cap S&P 500 constituents to smaller-cap names. The Utilities sector page consolidates all these companies into a single sortable view, with live P/E ratio, market cap, ROCE, ROE, dividend yield, and 52-week price range data refreshed daily after US market close.
How many US stocks are in the Utilities sector?
StockSifting tracks 97 US-listed companies in the Utilities sector across NYSE and NASDAQ. Use the sortable table above to compare them by valuation, profitability, dividend yield, and trading range. Click any company name to open its full profile page with quarterly financials, key ratios, and historical data.
What metrics matter most for Utilities sector analysis?
For the Utilities sector, the most informative metrics to compare across peers are:
- ROCE — identifies companies with durable competitive advantages generating high returns on invested capital.
- P/E Ratio — measures relative valuation; low P/E within the sector may signal undervaluation.
- ROE — reveals how efficiently management deploys shareholder equity to generate profit.
- Dividend Yield — key for income-oriented US investors screening for reliable cash distributions.
- Market Cap — size and liquidity context; large-caps offer stability, small-caps offer growth potential.
- 52-Week Range — price momentum and volatility signal at a glance.
Comparing these metrics within the Utilities sector is more meaningful than cross-sector comparisons, because all companies face similar structural dynamics, cost bases, and regulatory environments.
How do I find the best Utilities sector stocks?
There is no single definition of "best" — it depends on your investment objective:
- Quality investors: Sort by ROCE descending to identify the most capital-efficient operators. Look for ROCE above 15% sustained over multiple years, combined with low D/E.
- Value investors: Sort by P/E ascending to find the cheapest earnings. Cross-reference with ROCE to avoid cheap junk — look for low P/E AND high ROCE simultaneously.
- Income investors: Sort by Dividend Yield descending. Verify sustainability by checking payout ratio and free cash flow in individual company profiles.
- Growth investors: Filter by market cap for smaller-cap names with high ROE, indicating efficient growth reinvestment.
Always click through to individual company pages for full due diligence. Nothing on this page constitutes financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How often is the Utilities sector data updated?
StockSifting refreshes all Utilities sector data — price, P/E, market cap, ROCE, ROE, dividend yield, and 52-week range — daily after US market close. Fundamental data (earnings, book value, debt ratios) updates as companies file quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K reports with the SEC. This means the screener reflects the most current publicly available information for every NYSE- and NASDAQ-listed company in the Utilities sector.
97 Companies in the Utilities Sector
Compare US-listed Utilities sector stocks by price, P/E ratio, market cap, dividend yield, ROCE, ROE, and 52-week high-low range. Click any column header to sort. Click any company name for the full profile.
| #↑ | Company↕ | Price↕ | P/E↕ | Mkt Cap↕ | Div Yield↕ | ROCE↕ | ROE↕ | 52W High↕ | 52W Low↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NextEra Energy, Inc. | $87.93 | 22.36 | $182.95 B | 2.84% | 4.22% | 15.24% | $98.75 | $69.24 |
| 2 | The Southern Company | $93.85 | 24.25 | $105.79 B | 3.24% | 5.25% | 12.28% | $100.84 | $83.8 |
| 3 | Duke Energy Corporation | $125.91 | 18.95 | $97.37 B | 3.47% | 4.91% | 9.85% | $134.49 | $113.9 |
| 4 | Constellation Energy Corporation | $262.22 | 24.79 | $93.98 B | 0.68% | 8.51% | 20.01% | $412.7 | $228.63 |
| 5 | American Electric Power Company, Inc. | $130.48 | 19.41 | $70.93 B | 2.91% | 5.32% | 11.84% | $140.58 | $105.7 |
| 6 | Dominion Energy, Inc. | $69.85 | 20.94 | $61.85 B | 3.76% | 4.68% | 10.44% | $72.99 | $55.85 |
| 7 | Sempra | $90.59 | 30.04 | $58.79 B | 2.9% | 3.46% | 6.18% | $101.04 | $77.87 |
| 8 | Vistra Corp. | $162.33 | 24.42 | $54.73 B | 0.56% | 7.18% | 43.25% | $219.82 | $132.66 |
| 9 | Entergy Corporation | $112.22 | 28.25 | $50.9 B | 2.26% | 5.02% | 10.54% | $118.45 | $86.12 |
| 10 | Xcel Energy Inc. | $78.72 | 23.52 | $49.17 B | 2.88% | 3.88% | 9.34% | $84.23 | $69.16 |
| 11 | Exelon Corporation | $45.89 | 16.88 | $46.9 B | 3.63% | 4.84% | 9.76% | $50.65 | $42.58 |
| 12 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | $109.81 | 18.81 | $40.54 B | 3.16% | 4.41% | 8.82% | $116.23 | $94.96 |
| 13 | PG&E Corporation | $17.49 | 13.08 | $38.64 B | 1.14% | 3.87% | 9.16% | $19.16 | $13.32 |
| 14 | Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated | $77.43 | 16.97 | $38.4 B | 3.46% | 5.75% | 13.32% | $91.26 | $76.05 |
| 15 | Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd | $89.51 | 202.24 | $38.04 B | — | 3.25% | 3.63% | $31,750 | $7,900 |
| 16 | WEC Energy Group, Inc. | $111.82 | 22.2 | $36.38 B | 3.41% | 5.17% | 11.99% | $119.91 | $102.95 |
| 17 | Ameren Corporation | $109.94 | 19.92 | $30.37 B | 2.73% | 4.55% | 11.71% | $118.32 | $96.57 |
| 18 | DTE Energy Company | $145.03 | 23.77 | $30.04 B | 3.14% | 5.2% | 10.42% | $155.75 | $126.23 |
| 19 | Edison International | $78.17 | 7.9 | $29.86 B | 4.52% | 6.28% | 21.99% | $79.88 | $50.86 |
| 20 | Fortis Inc. | $57.57 | 23.29 | $29.76 B | 0.02% | 5.19% | 7.51% | $82.87 | $64.42 |
| 21 | Atmos Energy Corporation | $175.05 | 21.7 | $29.21 B | 2.25% | 5.8% | 9.59% | $192.51 | $154.23 |
| 22 | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | $42.72 | 26.09 | $27.94 B | 2.23% | 5.24% | 9.59% | $45.22 | $36.59 |
| 23 | FirstEnergy Corp. | $48.39 | 26.21 | $27.91 B | 3.83% | 5.6% | 8.38% | $52.34 | $40.7 |
| 24 | NRG Energy, Inc. | $131.6 | 116.6 | $27.87 B | 1.47% | 9.21% | 8.84% | $189.96 | $120.11 |
| 25 | Eversource Energy | $73.05 | 15.69 | $27.43 B | 4.22% | 5.34% | 10.75% | $76.41 | $61.53 |
| 26 | PPL Corporation | $35.41 | 21.76 | $26.52 B | 3.22% | 5.23% | 8.32% | $40.11 | $33.17 |
| 27 | American Water Works Company, Inc. | $131.53 | 23.45 | $25.85 B | 2.65% | 6.12% | 10.14% | $147.87 | $120.57 |
| 28 | CMS Energy Corporation | $72.5 | 20.1 | $22.25 B | 3.1% | 4.75% | 12.35% | $80.36 | $68.64 |
| 29 | NiSource Inc. | $45.37 | 22.43 | $21.57 B | 2.61% | 5.65% | 10.37% | $49.21 | $38.45 |
| 30 | Evergy, Inc. | $84.92 | 22.18 | $19.56 B | 3.25% | 5.07% | 8.69% | $88.62 | $68 |
| 31 | Alliant Energy Corporation | $73.11 | 22.92 | $18.82 B | 2.86% | 4.48% | 11.24% | $78.81 | $63.28 |
| 32 | Talen Energy Corporation | $366.14 | — | $16.78 B | — | 0.16% | -1.72% | $451.28 | $300 |
| 33 | Emera Incorporated | $51.79 | 22.13 | $15.84 B | — | — | 0.08% | $54.06 | $44.12 |
| 34 | Pinnacle West Capital Corporation | $102.32 | 19.09 | $12.4 B | 0.04% | — | 0.1% | $105.08 | $85.32 |
| 35 | The AES Corporation | $14.82 | 7.81 | $10.55 B | 4.75% | 4.55% | 34.38% | $17.65 | $12.33 |
| 36 | Essential Utilities, Inc. | $36.7 | 18.72 | $10.41 B | — | — | 0.08% | $42.37 | $36.11 |
| 37 | Fervo Energy Company | $35.09 | — | $10.32 B | — | — | -0.09% | $42.65 | $32.39 |
| 38 | OGE Energy Corp. | $48.33 | 21.66 | $9.92 B | 3.49% | 6.02% | 9.47% | $50.26 | $41.7 |
| 39 | IDACORP, Inc. | $145.8 | 24.29 | $8.06 B | 2.37% | 3.79% | 9.42% | $154.91 | $119.68 |
| 40 | UGI Corporation | $36.49 | 11.56 | $7.84 B | 4.1% | 8.09% | 14.09% | $41.34 | $31.62 |
| 41 | Oklo Inc. | $44.13 | — | $7.6 B | — | -9.27% | -8.57% | $193.84 | $39.53 |
| 42 | SOLV Energy, Inc. | $34.21 | 51.06 | $7.17 B | — | — | — | $48.4 | $26.42 |
| 43 | Clearway Energy Inc | $0 | 40.58 | $6.86 B | 4.7% | 1.13% | 8.71% | $41.41 | $26.36 |
| 44 | Clearway Energy, Inc. | $33.61 | 40.58 | $6.86 B | 4.7% | 1.13% | 8.71% | $41.41 | $26.36 |
| 45 | Brookfield Renewable Corporation | $37.42 | — | $6.82 B | 0.04% | — | -0.48% | $45.18 | $31.19 |
| 46 | Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | $92.22 | 14.28 | $6.63 B | 2.8% | 5.07% | 11.86% | $94.47 | $75.75 |
| 47 | TXNM Energy, Inc. | $58.09 | 43.72 | $6.41 B | 2.91% | 3.99% | 4.35% | $59.53 | $55.64 |
| 48 | Ormat Technologies, Inc. | $105.1 | 49.81 | $6.33 B | 0.46% | 3.32% | 5.02% | $146.39 | $84.13 |
| 49 | Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | $5.76 | 26.27 | $6.29 B | 0.05% | 4.04% | 3.66% | $9.69 | $7.26 |
| 50 | Portland General Electric Company | $52.25 | 24.07 | $6.04 B | 4.22% | 4.54% | 6.25% | $54.62 | $39.73 |
| 51 | New Jersey Resources Corporation | $58.4 | 17.06 | $5.83 B | 3.24% | 6.63% | 13.74% | $60.69 | $43.46 |
| 52 | Black Hills Corporation | $74.3 | 19.47 | $5.62 B | 3.77% | 5.31% | 7.6% | $78.69 | $55.79 |
| 53 | Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation | $40.99 | — | $5.05 B | 0.04% | 13.78% | 8.05% | $51.72 | $34.18 |
| 54 | ONE Gas, Inc. | $78.61 | 18.23 | $4.99 B | 3.41% | 6.25% | 8.2% | $90.78 | $71.72 |
| 55 | Spire Inc. | $80.59 | 13.29 | $4.76 B | 4.09% | 5.8% | 10.45% | $95.31 | $71.24 |
| 56 | NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. | $71.8 | 26.27 | $4.4 B | 3.72% | 4.2% | 5.8% | $75.18 | $51.92 |
| 57 | MDU Resources Group, Inc. | $21 | 22.94 | $4.34 B | 2.65% | 4.19% | 6.8% | $22.98 | $15.76 |
| 58 | TransAlta Corporation | $13.99 | — | $3.93 B | 0.02% | 1.02% | -11.56% | $25.03 | $15.62 |
| 59 | Kenon Holdings Ltd. | $69.51 | 43.16 | $3.51 B | 0.04% | 1.24% | 5.44% | $95.93 | $41.5 |
| 60 | American States Water Company | $86.6 | 25.74 | $3.44 B | 2.26% | 8% | 13.06% | $90.11 | $69.45 |
| 61 | Avista Corporation | $41.56 | 16.64 | $3.43 B | 4.71% | 4.73% | 7.65% | $43.5 | $35.5 |
| 62 | Chesapeake Utilities Corporation | $131.92 | 21.19 | $3.15 B | 2.21% | 7.42% | 9.49% | $140.59 | $118.84 |
| 63 | MGE Energy, Inc. | $80.8 | 21.39 | $3.05 B | 2.34% | 5.97% | 10.94% | $89.5 | $72.16 |
| 64 | ReNew Energy Global Plc | $6.22 | 21.05 | $3.04 B | — | 6.8% | 8.48% | $8.24 | $4.38 |
| 65 | California Water Service Group | $50.62 | 25.51 | $3.03 B | 2.58% | 3.49% | 7.07% | $52.51 | $41.29 |
| 66 | Fluence Energy, Inc. | $15.28 | — | $2.8 B | — | -4.7% | -10.5% | $33.51 | $6.6 |
| 67 | Centuri Holdings, Inc. | $28 | 89.45 | $2.76 B | — | 4.86% | 4.27% | $42.98 | $19.04 |
| 68 | H2O America | $64.02 | 25.5 | $2.68 B | 2.69% | 3.64% | 6.6% | $66.05 | $43.75 |
| 69 | Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | $13.48 | 17.79 | $2.31 B | 0.06% | 3.14% | 8.09% | $17.38 | $10.57 |
| 70 | Northwest Natural Holding Company | $50.59 | 17.28 | $2.12 B | 3.85% | 5.27% | 8.27% | $55.99 | $39.29 |
| 71 | XPLR Infrastructure, LP | $11.82 | 9.69 | $1.11 B | — | — | -0.01% | $13.25 | $7.99 |
| 72 | Middlesex Water Company | $56.01 | 24.14 | $1.06 B | 2.57% | 4.28% | 9.06% | $62.18 | $44.17 |
| 73 | Unitil Corporation | $53.92 | 17.38 | $971.32 M | 3.48% | 5.92% | 9.41% | $55.59 | $44.61 |
| 74 | Terra Innovatum Global N.V. | $5.51 | 1.15 | $700.55 M | — | -189.84% | 208.95% | $21.91 | $3.73 |
| 75 | Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | $3.48 | — | $538.23 M | — | -50.3% | -171.02% | $6.64 | $0.8 |
| 76 | Terrestrial Energy Inc. | $5.46 | 130.88 | $514.85 M | — | -8.37% | -4.74% | $31.5 | $4.38 |
| 77 | The York Water Company | $30.66 | 24.01 | $509.78 M | 2.88% | 4.24% | 8.89% | $34.3 | $28.26 |
| 78 | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | $28.84 | 26.79 | $464.01 M | 0.02% | 7.94% | 7.85% | $39.12 | $28.17 |
| 79 | OPAL Fuels Inc. | $2.52 | 23.09 | $444.76 M | — | 0.56% | 139.61% | $2.87 | $1.65 |
| 80 | Digi Power X Inc. | $4.23 | — | $381.43 M | — | -73.47% | -41.88% | $9.5 | $2.85 |
| 81 | Genie Energy Ltd. | $14.23 | 23.1 | $373.08 M | 2.14% | 4.39% | 7.2% | $21.26 | $12.69 |
| 82 | Artesian Resources Corporation | $33.29 | 14.88 | $347.01 M | 3.77% | 4.36% | 9.36% | $34.9 | $30.5 |
| 83 | Ellomay Capital Ltd. | $18.53 | — | $291.54 M | — | -0.33% | -1.63% | $30.34 | $16.09 |
| 84 | Cadiz Inc. | $3.34 | — | $278.66 M | 1.82% | -20.04% | -129.96% | $6.96 | $2.9 |
| 85 | Pure Cycle Corporation | $10.62 | 17.72 | $260.96 M | — | 5.09% | 9.98% | $12.44 | $9.65 |
| 86 | RGC Resources, Inc. | $23.74 | 17.87 | $249.46 M | 3.55% | 6% | 11.87% | $27.98 | $19.68 |
| 87 | Global Water Resources, Inc. | $7.09 | 100.1 | $200.19 M | 4.3% | 1.54% | 2.37% | $11.17 | $6.55 |
| 88 | XCF Global, Inc. | $0.44 | 2.46 | $156.68 M | — | -28.58% | 317.26% | $1.87 | $0.12 |
| 89 | PowerBank Corporation | $1.44 | — | $67.62 M | — | — | -0.22% | $2.55 | $0.45 |
| 90 | Stem, Inc. | $6.29 | 0.39 | $56.25 M | — | -28.08% | -37.97% | $32.23 | $6.01 |
| 91 | NextNRG, Inc. | $0.35 | — | $56.07 M | — | -289.02% | -382.4% | $2.88 | $0.2 |
| 92 | Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. | $1.04 | — | $45.89 M | — | -21.53% | -22.2% | $3.53 | $0.92 |
| 93 | Abundia Global Impact Group Inc | $1.04 | — | $45.34 M | — | -41.72% | -347.19% | $11.85 | $0.84 |
| 94 | Bimergen Energy Corporation | $3.26 | — | $23.21 M | — | -12.83% | -34.99% | $17.12 | $2 |
| 95 | Fusion Fuel Green PLC | $2.69 | — | $9.63 M | — | -96.23% | -12.79% | $12.63 | $2.41 |
| 96 | Brenmiller Energy Ltd | $0.89 | — | $0.45 M | — | -175.19% | -593.34% | $85.4 | $0.64 |
| 97 | Smart Powerr Corp. | $0.25 | — | $0.31 M | — | -1.01% | -1.95% | $3.92 | $0.17 |