All Utilities Assets
16 assets analyzed by CleaRank Financial AI. Updated and expanding daily.
Utilities - electric, gas, and water providers - operate regulated businesses with predictable cash flows and high dividend yields. The sector exhibits some of the lowest volatility in the market, with returns driven by interest-rate cycles, regulatory environments, and the energy transition.
CleaRank tracks major utility operators with daily price and dividend refreshes. Utilities serve as a yield-substitute for bonds and a portfolio anchor during equity volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which utility stocks are most-watched?
NextEra Energy (NEE), Duke Energy (DUK), Southern Company (SO), Dominion Energy (D), and Sempra Energy (SRE) anchor most utility ETFs. NextEra in particular has led sector returns over the past decade thanks to its renewable energy focus.
How do interest rates affect utility stocks?
Utilities trade inversely to long-term interest rates - they are bond-substitutes, so rising rates compress valuations. The sector's correlation with 10-year Treasury yields is among the strongest of any equity sector.
What ETFs offer utility exposure?
XLU (Utilities Select Sector SPDR), VPU (Vanguard Utilities), and IDU (iShares US Utilities) are the largest. ICLN and TAN target renewable utilities specifically.
Are utility stocks recession-resistant?
Yes - utility demand is highly inelastic, so revenues hold up better than most sectors during downturns. Historical drawdowns are typically 60-70% of S&P 500 drawdowns, with dividends remaining intact through most economic cycles.
What dividend profile do utility stocks offer?
Large-cap utilities typically yield 3-4% with payout ratios near 60-70% of earnings, supported by regulated returns on rate base that make cash flows unusually predictable. Dividend growth runs 4-6% annually for the strongest operators. The trade-off is rate sensitivity: when Treasury yields rise, utility valuations compress, so total returns depend heavily on the rate cycle.