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2 Strong Utilities Plays With Booming Earnings and Room to Grow

Nathan Reiff
Written by Nathan Reiff | Reviewed by Shannon Tokheim
April 24, 2025

Key Points

  • The utilities sector can be a stable defensive play when the broader market is in flux.
  • Brazilian electricity giant Eletrobrás is in the midst of a major rally but may have room to keep growing after a favorable government deal and reappointment of its executive leadership.
  • U.S. firm Vistra has made key advances in its shift toward renewable energy, positioning it well to meet AI demand.
  • MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by June 1st.

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás (EBR)
2.1395 of 5 stars		$7.37-1.3%3.80%9.70Strong BuyN/A
Vistra (VST)
2.5903 of 5 stars		$156.60-0.5%0.57%29.22Moderate Buy$165.83
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