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U.S. Electric Utilities Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies31
  • 7D-0.5%
  • 3M1.6%
  • 1Y14.3%
  • YTD13.7%

Last week, the Electric Utilities industry hasn't moved much but PG&E is up 3.8% in that time. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 14% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Electric Utilities Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 20 Dec 2025US$918.1bUS$324.7bUS$43.5b19.4x21.1x2.8x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$950.8bUS$326.2bUS$43.7b20.7x21.8x2.9x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$979.3bUS$320.7bUS$40.7b21.3x24.1x3.1x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$879.9bUS$320.7bUS$40.7b20.1x21.6x2.7x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$899.2bUS$320.6bUS$40.7b20.7x22.1x2.8x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$857.4bUS$316.4bUS$38.5b20.6x22.2x2.7x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$857.3bUS$316.4bUS$38.5b20.6x22.2x2.7x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$826.1bUS$313.4bUS$39.0b21.1x21.2x2.6x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$815.3bUS$309.3bUS$38.1b20.7x21.4x2.6x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$828.9bUS$309.3bUS$37.3b21x22.2x2.7x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$811.5bUS$310.4bUS$35.8b20.2x22.7x2.6x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$800.5bUS$319.1bUS$36.9b20.5x21.7x2.5x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$834.1bUS$319.1bUS$37.4b20.9x22.3x2.6x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$863.9bUS$316.7bUS$36.6b20.2x23.6x2.7x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$827.3bUS$316.7bUS$36.6b20.1x22.6x2.6x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$790.6bUS$316.7bUS$37.1b19.3x21.3x2.5x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$732.0bUS$313.6bUS$38.5b17.2x19x2.3x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$758.5bUS$314.0bUS$38.5b17.1x19.7x2.4x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$729.6bUS$315.5bUS$35.8b17.1x20.4x2.3x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$697.2bUS$316.8bUS$34.9b17.8x20x2.2x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$654.0bUS$321.6bUS$33.5b16.8x19.6x2x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$647.7bUS$322.5bUS$31.5b18.1x20.6x2x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$662.5bUS$322.4bUS$31.8b18.8x20.9x2.1x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$649.3bUS$322.4bUS$31.8b18.2x20.4x2x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$615.0bUS$325.0bUS$30.5b18.3x20.2x1.9x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$678.3bUS$325.0bUS$30.5b19.3x22.2x2.1x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$672.9bUS$325.0bUS$30.5b19x22.1x2.1x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$702.5bUS$325.6bUS$28.9b19.2x24.3x2.2x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$688.2bUS$323.5bUS$28.9b19.4x23.8x2.1x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$718.7bUS$323.1bUS$28.8b20x25x2.2x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$701.5bUS$314.2bUS$29.7b19.4x23.7x2.2x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023US$669.8bUS$314.2bUS$29.6b18.9x22.6x2.1x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023US$707.0bUS$322.3bUS$31.9b19.1x22.2x2.2x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022US$736.3bUS$320.5bUS$31.5b19.4x23.4x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.4x


Total Market Cap: US$736.3bTotal Earnings: US$31.5bTotal Revenue: US$320.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Electric Utilities Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.9x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Electric Utilities industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Electric Utilities industry have grown 11% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Utilities industry?

US Market-0.062%
Utilities-0.66%
Electric Utilities-0.49%
Electric Utilities-0.49%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PCG PG&EUS$15.733.8%
+US$1.3b		-20.6%PE13.3x
CEG Constellation EnergyUS$355.401.0%
+US$1.1b		56.6%PE40.5x
SO SouthernUS$85.281.0%
+US$924.9m		2.9%PE21.1x
EIX Edison InternationalUS$60.103.1%
+US$688.8m		-24.4%PE7.8x
PPL PPLUS$34.290.9%
+US$221.9m		5.7%PE23.3x

Latest News

LNT
US$64.63
Alliant Energy
7D
-1.1%
1Y
9.6%
XEL
US$72.67
Xcel Energy
7D
-3.3%
1Y
7.8%

XEL: Marshall Fire Resolution Will Restore Premium Multiple Over Time

The updated narrative on Xcel Energy reflects a modest reduction in the implied fair value of roughly $1 per share to align with a slightly lower future P/E multiple, even as analysts highlight improving revenue growth and margin trends, continued upside from rate base expansion, and a broad wave of recent price target increases into the low to mid $80s and low $90s range across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Xcel Energy reflects a broadly constructive tone, with multiple firms lifting price targets into the low to mid $80s and low $90s, even as a few updates modestly trim estimates to reflect sector relative performance and valuation discipline.
PPL
US$34.29
PPL
7D
0.9%
1Y
5.7%

PPL: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Interconnection Demand

The Analyst Price Target for PPL has been trimmed slightly, with our fair value estimate easing about $0.60 to $39.87 as analysts factor in modestly higher long term revenue growth and still solid, though slightly softer, margin and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research on PPL over the past several months reflects an overall constructive stance, with the stock consistently rated favorably even as price targets have moved within a relatively narrow band.
PCG
US$15.73
PG&E
7D
3.8%
1Y
-20.6%
CEG
US$355.40
Constellation Energy
7D
1.0%
1Y
56.6%
ETR
US$91.50
Entergy
7D
-0.9%
1Y
21.8%

ETR: New Large-Load Deals And Dividend Increases Will Support Premium Position

The analyst price target for Entergy has edged higher to approximately $104, up modestly from about $103.60. Analysts point to the companys sector leading earnings growth trajectory and continued momentum from new customer deals and investment opportunities as support for a premium valuation.
EIX
US$60.10
Edison International
7D
3.1%
1Y
-24.4%

Edison International's (NYSE:EIX) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.8775

Dec 15
Edison International's (NYSE:EIX) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.8775
NEE
US$79.54
NextEra Energy
7D
-2.6%
1Y
11.0%

NEE: Duane Arnold Nuclear Restart Will Drive Long Term AI Power Demand

Analysts have nudged their average price target on NextEra Energy slightly higher to approximately $91.14, reflecting continued confidence in the company’s above market revenue growth and resilient margins, despite mixed individual target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on NextEra Energy highlight a generally constructive backdrop, with multiple upward price target revisions offset by a few modest trims.
DUK
US$115.56
Duke Energy
7D
0.2%
1Y
6.7%

DUK: Southeast Data Center Demand Will Drive Long Term Earnings Upside

Analysts modestly trimmed their fair value estimate for Duke Energy to approximately $136 per share from about $137, citing slightly lower long term profitability assumptions. At the same time, sector wide enthusiasm around regulated utilities and data center driven load growth supports a higher range of Street price targets clustered around $135 to $143.
ES
US$67.16
Eversource Energy
7D
-1.4%
1Y
17.9%

ES: Earnings Outlook And Multiples Will Likely Support A Stable Profile

Analysts have raised their price target on Eversource Energy by approximately 0.3 percent to about 73 dollars, citing a slightly lower discount rate and modestly higher long term valuation multiples that support a marginally higher fair value estimate. What's in the News Eversource Energy has scheduled a board meeting for December 3, 2025, with an agenda that includes considering the election of Warren Robert Mudge as a Trustee (company filings).
NRG
US$156.20
NRG Energy
7D
-3.2%
1Y
72.7%

NRG: Power Price Optimism Will Likely Overstate Long Term Data Center Upside

The updated analyst price target for NRG Energy has increased to $145, up from a prior fair value of about $106. Analysts attribute this change to stronger expected profitability, improved cash flow visibility from rising power and capacity prices, and growing upside from data center driven demand and portfolio optionality.
EXC
US$43.66
Exelon
7D
0.2%
1Y
17.9%

EXC: Future Earnings Will Reflect Pennsylvania Regulatory Upside And Defensive Power Demand Trends

Analysts have nudged their average price target on Exelon modestly higher, reflecting increased conviction that its favorable regulatory jurisdictions, expected PECO step up in Pennsylvania, and stable earnings profile support upside, even as views diverge on how quickly the current valuation discount should close. Analyst Commentary Street research on Exelon remains mixed, with a growing cohort of bullish analysts highlighting improving fundamentals and valuation upside, while more cautious voices question how durable the current defensive premium and regulatory tailwinds will be as risk appetite normalizes.
AEP
US$114.49
American Electric Power Company
7D
0.3%
1Y
23.4%

AEP: Data Center Demand And Execution On Massive Grid Buildout Will Drive Outcomes

The analyst price target for American Electric Power Company has risen by approximately $4 to the low $120s range, as analysts highlight the company's solid balance sheet, sizable $70B-plus capital plan, and growing exposure to data center driven demand, even as they flag valuation and regulatory execution as key swing factors. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a constructive but selective stance on American Electric Power, with many bullish analysts raising price targets into the low to mid $120s and a few more cautious voices emphasizing execution and valuation risk.
EVRG
US$72.47
Evergy
7D
-1.8%
1Y
18.0%

EVRG: Upcoming Regulatory Outcomes Will Drive Renewed Long Term Earnings Momentum

Analysts have raised their blended price target on Evergy by several dollars per share into the low-to-mid $80s range, citing improving regulatory outcomes, solid customer growth, and an outlook for steady mid-single-digit revenue and high-teens margin expansion that supports above-peer earnings growth through 2029. Analyst Commentary Analysts see Evergy as a solid, if not top tier, way to gain exposure to regulated utility growth, balancing improving fundamentals with a still measured stance on valuation and execution risk.
OKLO
US$83.23
Oklo
7D
-4.8%
1Y
286.8%
SO
US$85.28
Southern
7D
1.0%
1Y
2.9%

SO: Composite Equity Units Offering Will Support Future Shareholder Value Upside

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Southern by approximately $0.10 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and marginally less favorable long term valuation assumptions, while leaving core growth and profitability expectations essentially unchanged. What's in the News Southern has completed a $1.75 billion composite equity units offering, issuing 35 million equity derivative units priced at $50 per unit, with a $0.875 discount per security (Key Developments).