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U.S. Multi-Utilities Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M5.4%
  • 1Y14.1%
  • YTDn/a

The Multi-Utilities industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 15% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 21 Apr 2026US$404.0bUS$147.4bUS$17.5b21.1x23x2.7x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$408.1bUS$147.4bUS$17.5b21x23.3x2.8x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$399.1bUS$145.1bUS$17.4b21.8x22.9x2.8x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$365.8bUS$143.1bUS$17.4b19.2x21.1x2.6x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$365.5bUS$143.1bUS$17.4b19.1x21.1x2.6x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$374.0bUS$142.0bUS$17.0b19.8x22x2.6x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$377.7bUS$138.4bUS$17.1b20.7x22.1x2.7x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$363.5bUS$138.4bUS$17.1b20.2x21.3x2.6x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$366.4bUS$135.7bUS$16.7b21.2x22x2.7x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$349.0bUS$135.1bUS$16.8b20.2x20.8x2.6x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$354.5bUS$135.1bUS$16.8b20.6x21.1x2.6x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$346.4bUS$130.3bUS$15.9b22.4x21.8x2.7x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$350.8bUS$130.3bUS$15.9b22.2x22.1x2.7x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$348.1bUS$130.1bUS$16.3b20.5x21.4x2.7x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$327.0bUS$128.9bUS$16.3b18.4x20.1x2.5x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$343.9bUS$128.9bUS$16.3b19.6x21.1x2.7x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$340.2bUS$128.9bUS$16.3b20.3x20.9x2.6x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$347.0bUS$128.0bUS$15.7b19.9x22.1x2.7x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$331.0bUS$128.0bUS$15.7b19.5x21.1x2.6x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$319.6bUS$126.9bUS$15.7b19.2x20.3x2.5x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$297.3bUS$126.7bUS$15.7b17.3x18.9x2.3x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$304.6bUS$126.7bUS$15.7b18.1x19.4x2.4x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$293.4bUS$131.6bUS$17.2b17.3x17x2.2x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$285.6bUS$131.6bUS$17.2b16.6x16.6x2.2x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$277.8bUS$136.8bUS$17.6b16x15.8x2x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$286.6bUS$138.1bUS$17.2b16.6x16.7x2.1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$298.6bUS$138.1bUS$17.2b17.6x17.4x2.2x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$274.3bUS$138.1bUS$17.2b16.4x16x2x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$268.9bUS$141.3bUS$16.6b17x16.2x1.9x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$277.4bUS$141.3bUS$16.6b17.4x16.7x2x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$290.1bUS$141.3bUS$16.6b18.5x17.5x2.1x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023US$298.7bUS$144.0bUS$14.9b19.7x20.1x2.1x
Wed, 31 May 2023US$292.2bUS$144.0bUS$14.9b19.4x19.7x2x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023US$318.2bUS$138.1bUS$12.5b21.7x25.4x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.4x


Total Market Cap: US$318.2bTotal Earnings: US$12.5bTotal Revenue: US$138.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Multi-Utilities Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Multi-Utilities industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 20.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Multi-Utilities industry have grown 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.2% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Multi-Utilities compare with similar industries?

US Market3.58%
Utilities-1.10%
Other Utilities-1.03%
Multi-Utilities-1.03%
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
NI NiSourceUS$47.781.3%
+US$282.8m		25.4%PE24.7x
BKH Black HillsUS$75.604.8%
+US$260.9m		26.6%PE19.7x
NWE NorthWestern Energy GroupUS$72.334.9%
+US$208.3m		24.6%PE24.5x
AVA AvistaUS$41.27-0.05%
US$10.2m		0.1%PE17.6x

Latest News

SRE
US$93.38
Sempra
7D
-3.0%
1Y
32.5%
ED
US$109.67
Consolidated Edison
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-1.2%
WEC
US$115.14
WEC Energy Group
7D
-1.0%
1Y
7.6%
NI
US$47.78
NiSource
7D
1.3%
1Y
25.4%

NI: Data Center Agreements And GenCo Framework Will Support Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have slightly lifted their price target for NiSource to $49.43 from $48.79, citing updated assumptions that combine a modestly higher revenue growth outlook with a small adjustment to expected profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News NiSource agreed a new long term energy supply contract with an Alphabet Inc.
NWE
US$72.33
NorthWestern Energy Group
7D
4.9%
1Y
24.6%

Merger With Black Hills And Data Center Demand Will Transform Long Term Prospects

Catalysts About NorthWestern Energy Group NorthWestern Energy Group is a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
DTE
US$145.87
DTE Energy
7D
-1.1%
1Y
10.7%
PEG
US$80.74
Public Service Enterprise Group
7D
-0.6%
1Y
0.6%
CMS
US$77.04
CMS Energy
7D
-1.8%
1Y
6.9%

CMS: Michigan Policy And Data Center Demand Will Shape Execution And Valuation

Analysts have nudged their average price targets on CMS Energy higher by a few dollars, now centering around the low $80s. They cite recent research that focuses on regulatory and political developments in Michigan, data center load growth, capital plans, and updated views on future P/E assumptions.
BKH
US$75.60
Black Hills
7D
4.8%
1Y
26.6%

BKH: Dividend Progress And Merger Approval Will Shape Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have made a small adjustment to the Black Hills price target to $81.20. This reflects updated assumptions around future revenue growth and profit margins following a series of recent target hikes and an upgrade from several firms.
AEE
US$111.27
Ameren
7D
-0.5%
1Y
15.3%
AVA
US$41.27
Avista
7D
-0.05%
1Y
0.1%
D
US$62.22
Dominion Energy
7D
-1.2%
1Y
19.5%

D: Offshore Wind Progress And EPS Outlook Will Support Steady Long-Term Returns

Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Dominion Energy to $65.81 from $65.63, reflecting updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Issued 2026 operating earnings guidance of $3.45 to $3.69 per share, with a midpoint of $3.57 per share that includes $0.07 per share of RNG 45Z income (company guidance).