In this article, we are going to discuss the 10 best electrical infrastructure stocks to buy according to hedge funds.
The American utilities sector has had its strongest start to the year since 2019, benefiting from an investor retreat from riskier assets during the Middle East conflict and the strong electricity demand from firms building out AI infrastructure. The S&P Utilities index has surged by 8.43% since the beginning of 2026, compared to the 5.11% gains delivered by the overall S&P 500 during the period. This outperformance stems from the sector’s traditional defensive role, offering investors an opportunity for steady dividend payouts and lower volatility during market swings.
The US electricity demand surged to a record high last year, with data centers accounting for around 50% of the demand growth. As the global AI race continues its momentum, the country’s power demand remains on track to surge even further in 2026 and 2027. This positions the utilities sector well to continue delivering strong growth and also sustain its high shareholder returns in the future.
With that said, here are the Best Electricity Infrastructure Stocks to Buy in 2026.
Our Methodology
To collect data for this article, we used our stock screeners to identify electrical infrastructure stocks with the highest number of hedge fund holders at the end of Q4 2025, as per the Insider Monkey database. We then limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. The following are the Best Electrical Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now.
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10. FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 41
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE)’s electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. The company’s transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) reported its Q1 2026 results on April 28, with the company growing its core earnings by 7.5% YoY to $0.72 per share, in line with market expectations. Revenue for the quarter also grew by 11.6% YoY to $4.2 billion, beating estimates by over $362 million. The utility posted a profit of $405 million, up 12.5% compared to the same period last year, due to the higher electricity rates and growing demand from power-hungry data centers.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) reaffirmed its core earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share for FY 2026, helped by its $6 billion capital investment plan for the year, focusing on grid modernization, distribution upgrades, and transmission reliability. Moreover, the company revealed that its broader CapEx plan of $36 billion for 2026 to 2030 is expected to generate about 10% compounded annual rate‑base growth.
9. Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 45
Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC) is one of the country’s largest utility companies, serving more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities.
On April 28, Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share. The dividend is payable on June 15 to shareholders as of the June 4 record. EXC currently offers a robust annual dividend yield of 3.57%, putting it among the 15 Utility Stocks with Highest Dividends.
Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC) has delivered a 7.4% annual earnings growth rate and 8% rate base growth since 2021, highlighting its ability to navigate changes and consistently execute. The company is now targeting operating earnings of $2.81 to $2.91 per share for FY 2026. Moreover, the utility is guiding an annualized earnings growth of 5% to 7% through 2029, with the expectation of being near the top end of that range.
Heartland Advisors, an investment management company, stated the following regarding Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
“Utilities. Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC), a transmission and distribution focused utility operating across multiple U.S. regions, represents a Deep Value utility holding that inflected positively versus peers during the quarter.
Exelon, which operates in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., doesn’t generate power. It owns and manages the transmission lines, local wires, and control systems that distribute that electricity. Thanks to its geography, it must work with PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that runs wholesale markets and directs the flow of power for a large part of the Eastern United States. In our opinion, PJM is a flawed market where consumers are being squeezed with high prices. However, we believe that part of the solution represents a growing opportunity set for EXC in the form of higher transmission investment and eventually more state-regulated generation growth.
The company’s updated 5-year outlook provided the clearest evidence yet of this prospect becoming reality. Despite recent share price appreciation, the stock continues to trade at a discount to peers of comparable quality, and we consider the re-rating opportunity versus peers to be in the early stages.”
