Utilities Sector Analysis

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S&P 500 Sector Rotation: Where Analyst Targets Imply the Most Upside

Independent analysis of Wall Street analyst target-price upside across 11 S&P 500 sectors as of May 27, 2026. See which sectors lead and lag on consensus implied upside in our 110-stock watchlist.

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Sector Overview

This page provides a comprehensive analysis of large-cap stocks within the Utilities sector. Compare target prices, upside potential, and key financial metrics to identify promising investment opportunities.

TickerPriceAvg TargetUpsideMarket CapP/E Ratio (TTM)Beta (Volatility)Opinion
PCG
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
16 · Buy
$16.42$22.59
+37.60%
$36.16B12.730.29buy
SRE
DBA Sempra
17 · Buy
$91.55$103.71
+13.28%
$59.85B31.140.60buy
NEE
NextEra Energy, Inc.
19 · Buy
$87.65$98.50
+12.38%
$182.80B22.250.72buy
PEG
Public Service Enterprise Group
18 · Buy
$80.07$89.75
+12.09%
$39.90B17.710.55buy
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation (Holdin
18 · Buy
$124.97$138.72
+11.00%
$97.43B19.230.40buy
AEP
American Electric Power Company
21 · Buy
$130.90$144.67
+10.52%
$71.22B19.360.55buy
ETR
Entergy Corporation
21 · Buy
$111.97$122.60
+9.49%
$51.27B28.560.53buy
SO
Southern Company (The)
19 · Hold
$94.09$101.50
+7.88%
$106.07B24.060.36hold
EXC
Exelon Corporation
18 · Hold
$46.03$49.39
+7.30%
$47.10B16.860.42hold
D
Dominion Energy, Inc.
12 · Hold
$67.28$67.92
+0.95%
$59.17B19.850.64hold

Investment Strategy for Utilities

When investing in the Utilities sector, consider the average upside potential and the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Pay attention to the P/E ratio and Beta to understand the valuation and volatility of each stock relative to the broader market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the average analyst upside for the Utilities sector?

A. Based on Wall Street analyst consensus, the Utilities sector currently has an average upside of +12.2% across 10 large-cap stocks.

Q. Which Utilities stock has the highest analyst upside potential?

A. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) leads with +37.6% upside. Consensus target price is $22.59 vs. current price of $16.42.

Q. How often is the Utilities sector data updated?

A. All sector data is refreshed once daily via an automated workflow. Analyst target prices and recommendations are sourced from Yahoo Finance.

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