8 Most Profitable Utility Stocks to Invest In Now

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6. Edison International (NYSE:EIX

Net Profit Margin: 23.08%

Operating Margin: 35.95%

On March 23, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro boosted Edison International (NYSE:EIX)’s price objective to $71 from $68 while maintaining an Underweight rating. The analyst upgraded utility sector targets, noting recent outperformance compared to the S&P and positive industry discussions about load growth and data center demand.

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) released fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with fourth-quarter net income of $1.85 billion, or $4.80 per share, compared to $340 million, or $0.88 per share, the year before. The corporation posted core earnings of $717 million, or $1.86 per share. For the whole fiscal year 2025, the firm reported net income of $4.46 billion, or $11.58 per share, while core earnings were $2.52 billion, or $6.55 per share. The firm provided core EPS guidance for 2026 of $5.90 to $6.20, with a projection for 2027 of $6.25 to $6.65.

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is a renewable energy firm. It generates and distributes electricity through its subsidiaries and also invests in energy services and technologies.

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