Wolfe Research Says Battered Utilities Sector Could Be a Bargain
After lagging the broader market in 2026 following two strong years, utility stocks are being flagged by Wolfe Research as one of the market's more attractively priced sectors.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Utility stocks, among the worst-performing segments of the US stock market in 2026, are starting to look attractively priced, according to analysts at Wolfe Research.
The utilities sector posted back-to-back annual gains in the two years prior to 2026 but has struggled this year, underperforming the broader market, according to the report.
Wolfe Research's assessment points to a potential buying opportunity for investors willing to look past the sector's recent weakness, suggesting valuations may have fallen further than the underlying fundamentals of utility companies would justify.
The report did not specify which individual utility stocks or sub-segments Wolfe Research views as most attractive, nor did it detail the firm's price targets or any ratings changes for the sector.
Utilities are traditionally viewed by investors as a defensive, income-generating sector, often sensitive to movements in interest rates and broader economic conditions.
Sources
- One of the worst parts of the stock market this year is looking like a bargain, says Wolfe Research — CNBC — Top News
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