FERC's Data Center Order Recalibrates The Utility And Infrastructure Income Playbook

US utility capital expenditure is tracking toward approximately 1.3 trillion dollars through 2030, according to an April 2026 forecast from S&P Global Market Intelligence. A tripling of data center power demand within five years requires transmission, generation, and distribution investment on a timeline that utilities are only now beginning to fully underwrite into their capital plans.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Utilities Keep Flipping The Breadth Switch

The Utilities sector of the S&P 500 slid 0.98% yesterday, making it the index's worst-performing sector. Just 5 of 31 member stocks finished higher as the percentage of stocks trading above their 50-DMAs sank from 93.5% to 67.7%, a one-day drop of 25.8 percentage points.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2026

Why The Grid Could Make Or Break The Electro-Tech Revolution

Electricity is becoming a stronger economic growth engine, powering AI data centres, EVs, heat pumps and industrial decarbonisation. But grids aren't keeping up.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2026

FUTY: Strong Utilities Outlook Can Fuel Double-Digit Returns Over The Long Term

The Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY) is positioned for double-digit returns in 2026 and beyond, driven by explosive electricity demand growth. FUTY benefits from a sector-wide 29% capex surge, blockbuster mergers like NextEra and Dominion, and robust earnings forecasts across top holdings. The ETF offers broad utilities exposure, a 2.60% dividend yield, lower-than-market P/E ratios, and a low 0.08% expense ratio, supporting long-term value.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

FUTY: Utilities Dashboard For June

Gas utilities are near historical value and quality baselines, water utilities are undervalued by 21%, while electricity and multi-utilities are overvalued by 14%. Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF closely tracks the benchmark XLU in risk-adjusted returns, but XLU has an edge in liquidity, valuation, and growth metrics. 10 stocks are cheaper than their peers in June.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 17, 2026

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 21, 2013.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 1, 2026

After Years of Watching Volatility Spikes These Are the 3 Utility ETFs Built for Investors Who Want Income Without Sleepless Nights

The VIX ripped to 31.05 in late March before settling back near 18, and anyone who watched their growth holdings whip around during that stretch is probably re-reading the case for boring stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • May 24, 2026

Utility ETFs to Buy as AI Powers $67B NextEra-Dominion Merger

NextEra's $66.8B Dominion deal fuels AI-driven power demand, making utility ETFs like XLU timely plays.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2026

Utility ETFs to Bet on as We Enter the Age of Electricity

ETFs like XLU offer diversified exposure to utilities as AI, EVs and electrification drive a global surge in power demand.

Zacks Investment Research • May 11, 2026

FUTY Delivers 64% in Five Years While Charging Investors Next to Nothing

Utilities have long been the portfolio's boring backbone: predictable dividends, regulated cash flows, and a tendency to hold up when riskier assets sell off.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 27, 2026