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Best Utilities Sector Stocks to Invest in Today

Discover leading companies in the utilities sector with transparent fundamentals, ESG context, and investor education tailored to this theme. Explore 60 carefully selected stocks refreshed on a rolling basis so you can make timely comparisons.

Data updates periodically • 60 stocks analyzed • ESG context included

Showing the top 60 companies by community votes. Our database tracks 61 companies in this sector—use filters or the search box to refine the universe.

Utilities Sector Overview

Electric utilities, renewable energy providers, and infrastructure companies focused on clean energy transition.

Sector Statistics

Companies Analyzed60
Total Market Companies61

Market Outlook

Growth driven by clean energy transition mandates, regulatory support for renewables, infrastructure modernization needs, and increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Industry Overview

Utilities sector includes companies providing essential services like electricity, natural gas, and water with increasing focus on renewable energy sources, grid modernization, and sustainable infrastructure development for carbon neutrality goals.

Key Trends & Opportunities

Renewable energy transition acceleration, smart grid infrastructure development, energy storage solutions deployment, carbon neutrality commitments, distributed energy resources integration, and sustainable infrastructure investments.

ESG Focus Areas

Clean energy generation expansion, carbon emissions reduction, grid modernization and resilience, environmental stewardship, community engagement, sustainable resource management, and just energy transition practices.

Top Performers

NextEra Energy (NEE), Duke Energy (DUK), Southern Company (SO), Dominion Energy (D), and American Electric Power (AEP) leading in renewable transition.

Sustainability Leaders

Companies achieving significant renewable energy portfolios, carbon reduction targets, and sustainable infrastructure investments.

Top Utilities Sector Stock Picks Today

Interactive table showing the best-performing stocks with ESG ratings and key financial metrics

Showing 1 to 20 of 60 stocks

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Sorted by votes in desc order. Showing page 1 of3 with 60 matching results.
Stocks in Utilities sector with price, votes, and ESG rating
ESG RatingAction
Ameren Corporation
AEE
$115.75Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$4.5B80.5/100View details
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
AEP
$411.28Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$18.3B73.3/100View details
American States Water Company
AWR
$104.48Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$1.3B32.5View details
American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWK
$204.48Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$2.8B89.9/100View details
Atmos Energy Corporation
ATO
$492.73Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$12.1B83.7/100View details
Avangrid, Inc.
AGR
$235.01Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$2.5B--View details
Avista Corporation
AVA
$500.35Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$8.5B27.5View details
Azure Power Global Limited
AZRE
$357.97Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$1.8B--View details
Black Hills Corporation
BKH
$249.86Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$8.1B--View details
Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
BIPC
$77.35Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$2.6B--View details
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
BIP
$325.11Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$3.3B--View details
CMS Energy Corporation
CMS
$344.13Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$2.6B79.5/100View details
California Water Service Group
CWT
$345.27Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$11.6B--View details
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CNP
$233.81Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$3.5B75.3/100View details
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPK
$110.31Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$3.7B--View details
Clearway Energy, Inc.
CWEN.A
$153.64Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$5.4B--View details
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
ED
$12.10Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$361.3M28.0/100View details
DTE Energy Company
DTE
$27.47Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$362.6M--View details
Dominion Energy, Inc.
D
$57.26Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$957.6M--View details
Duke Energy Corporation
DUK
$438.64Quote delayed; real-time unavailable.--$7.9BbbbView details
Ameren Corporation
AEE
ESG: 80.5/100
Price:$115.75
Votes:--
Market Cap:$4.5B
View details
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
AEP
ESG: 73.3/100
Price:$411.28
Votes:--
Market Cap:$18.3B
View details
American States Water Company
AWR
ESG: 32.5
Price:$104.48
Votes:--
Market Cap:$1.3B
View details
American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWK
ESG: 89.9/100
Price:$204.48
Votes:--
Market Cap:$2.8B
View details
Atmos Energy Corporation
ATO
ESG: 83.7/100
Price:$492.73
Votes:--
Market Cap:$12.1B
View details
Avangrid, Inc.
AGR
Price:$235.01
Votes:--
Market Cap:$2.5B
View details
Avista Corporation
AVA
ESG: 27.5
Price:$500.35
Votes:--
Market Cap:$8.5B
View details
Azure Power Global Limited
AZRE
Price:$357.97
Votes:--
Market Cap:$1.8B
View details
Black Hills Corporation
BKH
Price:$249.86
Votes:--
Market Cap:$8.1B
View details
Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
BIPC
Price:$77.35
Votes:--
Market Cap:$2.6B
View details
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
BIP
Price:$325.11
Votes:--
Market Cap:$3.3B
View details
CMS Energy Corporation
CMS
ESG: 79.5/100
Price:$344.13
Votes:--
Market Cap:$2.6B
View details
California Water Service Group
CWT
Price:$345.27
Votes:--
Market Cap:$11.6B
View details
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CNP
ESG: 75.3/100
Price:$233.81
Votes:--
Market Cap:$3.5B
View details
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPK
Price:$110.31
Votes:--
Market Cap:$3.7B
View details
Clearway Energy, Inc.
CWEN.A
Price:$153.64
Votes:--
Market Cap:$5.4B
View details
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
ED
ESG: 28.0/100
Price:$12.10
Votes:--
Market Cap:$361.3M
View details
DTE Energy Company
DTE
Price:$27.47
Votes:--
Market Cap:$362.6M
View details
Dominion Energy, Inc.
D
Price:$57.26
Votes:--
Market Cap:$957.6M
View details
Duke Energy Corporation
DUK
ESG: bbb
Price:$438.64
Votes:--
Market Cap:$7.9B
View details
60
Total Stocks
58
With Pricing Data
31
ESG Rated
0
Avg. Votes

Why Invest in Utilities Sector Stocks?

Growth Potential

Utilities sector showing strong market fundamentals. The utilities sector presents compelling opportunities for investors seeking both financial returns and positive impact.

Sustainable Impact

Companies in this sector are focusing on sustainable practices. Companies in this sector are increasingly focusing on environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Investment Merit

Attractive investment opportunities with ESG alignment. Our analysis of 60 stocks reveals strong fundamentals combined with ESG excellence.

Market Context: The utilities sectorhas demonstrated resilience and innovation, particularly in adapting to ESG principles. Recent trends show increasing investor interest in sustainable practices within this space, making it an attractive area for impact-conscious investors seeking both returns and positive change.

How to Start Investing in Utilities Sector Stocks

A simple 3-step guide to begin your utilities sector investment journey

1

Know the regulator

Allowed ROE, rate cases, and capex recovery shape returns.

Commission-free trades
Fractional shares available
Strong research tools
2

Follow grid modernization

Transmission, storage, and resiliency spending drive long‑term rate base growth.

Reduce risk
Multiple opportunities
Balanced exposure
3

Assess decarbonization plans

Retirements, renewables mix, and reliability roadmaps matter.

Weekly insights
ESG analysis
Market trends

Investment Tips for Utilities Sector Stocks

Dividend stability

Check payout ratio and financing plans to sustain distributions.

Important Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Our Methodology for Selecting the Best Utilities Sector Stocks

Transparent, data‑driven approach to evaluating utilities sector opportunities

Rate base growth visibility

Multi‑year capex, prudency, and regulatory lag expectations.

Reliability & resiliency

Storm hardening, wildfire mitigation, and outage metrics.

Data Sources & Transparency

We combine live market data (where available) with regularly refreshed fundamentals.

ESG inputs come from multiple reputable sources and company disclosures.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you sign up for services through these links, but this does not influence our stock selections or recommendations.

Real-Time Updates

Stock prices and key metrics are updated in real-time during market hours. ESG ratings are reviewed monthly to reflect the latest sustainability assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities Sector Stocks

Common questions from investors interested in utilities sector investing

The Utilities sector shows steady interest. Expect dispersion: leaders with durable advantages tend to compound over time, while smaller names can be more volatile.

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