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U.S. Utilities Sector Analysis

UpdatedMay 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies114
  • 7D-2.2%
  • 3M-5.8%
  • 1Y7.4%
  • YTD0.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Utilities industry has dropped 2.2%, driven by a pullback from Constellation Energy of 12%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 7.4%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 16 May 2026US$1.6tUS$597.6bUS$70.2b20.9x23.4x2.7x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$1.7tUS$568.0bUS$67.5b22.3x25.1x3x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$1.7tUS$567.9bUS$67.3b21.5x25x3x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$1.6tUS$559.0bUS$67.6b20.4x23x2.8x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$1.5tUS$556.5bUS$68.6b19.6x22.4x2.8x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$1.6tUS$558.0bUS$68.7b20.2x23.4x2.9x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$1.6tUS$551.7bUS$64.9b21.3x24.8x2.9x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$1.5tUS$549.9bUS$63.6b20.9x24x2.8x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$1.5tUS$549.2bUS$63.7b20.9x23.8x2.8x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$1.5tUS$540.6bUS$63.8b21.8x23.2x2.7x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$1.4tUS$540.2bUS$64.0b20.4x22.1x2.6x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$1.4tUS$540.1bUS$64.0b20.9x22.5x2.7x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$1.3tUS$526.8bUS$63.6b20.7x21.1x2.5x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$1.4tUS$526.8bUS$63.1b19.6x21.4x2.6x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$1.4tUS$523.9bUS$60.8b20.2x22.5x2.6x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$1.3tUS$523.4bUS$59.9b20.2x22.4x2.6x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$1.4tUS$533.3bUS$61.2b20.8x23.2x2.7x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$1.4tUS$525.2bUS$61.9b19.8x22.5x2.6x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$1.4tUS$522.9bUS$60.5b20x23.2x2.7x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$1.3tUS$522.9bUS$60.5b19.4x21.7x2.5x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$1.2tUS$518.0bUS$60.5b19.3x20.4x2.4x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$1.2tUS$517.6bUS$60.4b18x20x2.3x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$1.3tUS$518.1bUS$60.4b18.7x20.8x2.4x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$1.1tUS$528.1bUS$57.4b18x19.4x2.1x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$1.1tUS$526.3bUS$57.9b17.7x19.2x2.1x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$1.1tUS$539.4bUS$54.2b17.7x19.5x2x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$1.1tUS$543.9bUS$53.5b19.7x21.2x2.1x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$1.1tUS$543.9bUS$53.5b19.3x20.7x2x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$1.1tUS$547.1bUS$52.4b19.1x20.6x2x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$1.0tUS$554.7bUS$51.7b18.7x19.9x1.9x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$1.1tUS$549.8bUS$50.8b20x21.8x2x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$1.2tUS$553.5bUS$47.1b21.3x25.2x2.1x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$1.1tUS$551.9bUS$45.7b20x24.8x2.1x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$1.1tUS$549.1bUS$46.5b20.3x24.6x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

24.6x


Total Market Cap: US$1.1tTotal Earnings: US$46.5bTotal Revenue: US$549.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Utilities Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American 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 22.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Utilities industry have grown 15% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.9% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

US Market-0.92%
Utilities-2.19%
Gas Utilities-0.59%
Other Utilities-0.96%
Water Utilities-1.53%
Electric Utilities-2.58%
Renewable Energy-4.55%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Gas Utilities industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 9.6%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 19.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Renewable Energy industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 25% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 8.3% per year.
  • In contrast, the Gas Utilities industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 9.6% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SO SouthernUS$92.550.8%
+US$845.5m		4.3%PE23.9x
ORA Ormat TechnologiesUS$131.528.1%
+US$605.3m		75.4%PE63.3x
NEE NextEra EnergyUS$93.360.3%
+US$542.2m		24.5%PE23.8x
UGI UGIUS$33.995.2%
+US$358.0m		-4.2%PE11.4x
ES Eversource EnergyUS$67.171.0%
+US$248.2m		6.3%PE14.4x

Latest News

ES
US$67.17
Eversource Energy
7D
1.0%
1Y
6.3%
TLN
US$334.24
Talen Energy
7D
-13.5%
1Y
36.5%
AEP
US$125.15
American Electric Power Company
7D
-3.8%
1Y
21.5%
ETR
US$109.03
Entergy
7D
-2.3%
1Y
31.1%
ORA
US$131.52
Ormat Technologies
7D
8.1%
1Y
75.4%
OKLO
US$62.25
Oklo
7D
-14.1%
1Y
65.0%
CEG
US$267.20
Constellation Energy
7D
-12.0%
1Y
-8.2%
Narrative Update • May 14

CEG: PJM Reforms And 2026 Contracting Acceleration Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Constellation Energy to $441 from $465.80, citing more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher discount rate, even though longer term P/E expectations remain broadly in line with prior views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Constellation Energy has centered on recalibrated price targets, with most adjustments reflecting more conservative modeling rather than a wholesale shift in long term views.
DUK
US$120.95
Duke Energy
7D
-2.6%
1Y
4.0%
NRG
US$127.81
NRG Energy
7D
-7.5%
1Y
-19.7%
UGI
US$33.99
UGI
7D
5.2%
1Y
-4.2%
NJR
US$57.33
New Jersey Resources
7D
3.2%
1Y
23.0%
NEE
US$93.36
NextEra Energy
7D
0.3%
1Y
24.5%
VST
US$139.68
Vistra
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-10.8%
SO
US$92.55
Southern
7D
0.8%
1Y
4.3%
Narrative Update • May 10

SO: Fair Outlook Will Weigh Dividend Support Against Dam Safety Progress

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Southern to $101.71 from $101.87 as small shifts in the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook, and future P/E estimates narrow their view of the upside from here. What's in the News Southern Company announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.76 per share on its common stock, payable June 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026, with the annualized dividend rate set at $3.04 per share (Key Developments).
NFG
US$81.23
National Fuel Gas
7D
2.2%
1Y
0.01%
PCG
US$16.13
PG&E
7D
0.4%
1Y
-9.7%
Narrative Update • Apr 29

PCG: Wildfire Policy Reform And Liability Reduction Will Drive Future Repricing

Narrative Update The analyst price target for PG&E is nudged higher to $22.84 from $22.63, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around revenue growth, profitability, and future P/E multiples, along with a series of recent target raises and a new bullish initiation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PG&E shows a mix of optimism around risk reduction and earnings potential, alongside ongoing caution about regulatory outcomes and valuation.