The grades of 5 Electric Utilities stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Entergy Corporation (ETR) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company that is primarily focused on electric power production and retail electric distribution operations. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ETR stock.

This is a strong week for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation is a utility holding company. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PNW stock.

Avangrid, Inc. (AGR) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AGR stock.

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company that delivers a variety of services to the people of Hawaii. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HE stock.

The rating of CPFL Energia S.A. Sponsored ADR (CPL) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. CPFL Energia S.A. Sponsored ADR distributes, generates and commercializes electricity in Brazil. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CPL 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.