15 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Invest In Now

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6. Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR)

Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) is among the Best Utility Stocks.

On February 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro increased Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR)’s price objective to $98 from $91 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The firm upgraded its price estimates for North American Regulated and Diversified Utilities and IPPs. Morgan Stanley noted that utilities lagged the S&P in January. Morgan Stanley’s Q4 earnings preview anticipates balanced discussions about data center pipelines, considering affordability and political concerns.

On February 13, 2026, BofA lifted its price objective for Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) to $103 from $97 while keeping a Neutral rating.  BofA raised its FY26-29 EPS projections to align with the company’s guidance ranges and stated EPS growth forecasts.

On February 13, 2026, BMO Capital boosted Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR)’s price goal to $112 from $104 and reaffirmed an Outperform rating. BMO Capital pointed out strong execution this year and an update of a higher than 8% EPS CAGR through 2029 based on 2025, with no revisions to the 2027-2029 outlook range.

Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) is a holding company that provides electricity and natural gas services. It operates in the Utility, Parent, and Other areas. The Utility division generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana.

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