This week, 5 Electric Utilities stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. IDACORP, Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, and purchase of electric energy in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IDA stock.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. American Electric Power Company, Inc. provides electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to retail customers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEP stock.

This week, Southern Company (SO) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Southern Company provides electric service in the Southeastern United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SO stock.

The rating of Westar Energy, Inc. (WR) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Westar Energy, Inc. is an electric utility that produces, transmits and sells electricity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WR stock.

El Paso Electric Company (EE) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. El Paso Electric Company is a public utility engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in an area of approximately 10,000 square miles in west Texas and southern New Mexico. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EE stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.