Utility Stocks Icon

Utility Stocks

Utility stocks are the companies that provide everyday utilities that consumers need to survive. This primarily refers to amenities such as gas, heat, and electricity, as well as food and water. It is a broad industrial category, but some of the most popular stocks include UGI Corporation and Consolidated Edison, both of which operate across multiple subsectors.

Recent Utility Stocks Articles

2 Utilities to Power Your Portfolio

Utility stocks have been in the doldrums for some time. However, these two picks should buck the trend.

Alcoa: From Bellwether to Red Herring

Alcoa's fourth-quarter earnings expectations look rosy -- which is better than you can say for the broader market

The Best Buying Opportunity the Market Has to Offer Right Now

Each year, this sector has had a major correction that offered long-term investors excellent entry points. It's that time again.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/20

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

NextEra Delivers a Jolt For Dividend Investors

NextEra Energy is in a sweet spot location for growth and their dividend history along with growth prospects provide investors great returns.

Get Ready to Buy This ‘Safe’ Sector

Utilities are now oversold and present a great buying opportunity.

2 Utility Stocks Worth a Jolt

Utility companies are losing ground as dividend income tax treatment gets scrutiny after the election. It's a good time for investors to look at these players.

Retirees Shouldn’t Fear the Storm in Utilities

Sandy has hit Con Ed hard, and 2012 in general hasn't been kind to utilities. But those in panic mode are missing the sector's point in the long term.

Get Excited About Weakening Utilities

Utility stocks' more recent weak performance is signaling potential opportunities in more cyclical sectors through year's end.

Seek Yield From the Right Utilities

The business models of the best ones help keep the payouts up. For example, National Grid operates in both the U.S. and Europe, and pays 7.2%.

Survive the Earnings Bloodbath With Utilities

A troubling earning trend should have investors scrambling to defensive stocks. Those looking for protection can consider playing the XLU in a couple ways.

Will the Market Attack Its Old Highs?

Breadth was solid in favor of the bulls and group rotation has been steady.

Buy These 3 Stocks for a Utility Power Play

This year's underperformance by utilities presents some attractive bargains on high-yielding stocks. Look to these three utilities for both income and gains.

Don’t Overplay Your Hand in Today’s Market

Markets are rallying over the past weeks but investors should still be cautious with their investment ideas; utilities are still a good play.

5 Ways to Invest in Water — Megatrend Plays for the 21st Century

Everybody everywhere needs water, and that's a big opportunity for investors looking to tap long-term trends that aren't subject to reversal.

If You Can’t Get Stock News in Your Own Language, RUN!

It's hard enough to keep tabs on looming threats to stocks here in the U.S. Trying to cherry-pick emerging-market ADRs can be a nightmare.

3 Water Utilities Thriving in the Drought

With this summer's unending drought, demand for water is reaching new highs, and these steady, dividend-paying utilities are raking it in.

Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?

September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market.

2 Utility Stocks to Buy, 1 to Watch

Stomach-churning volatility is back, making now a good time to fall back in love with high-yield, low-beta utility stocks. But be picky about your choices.