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The AI Energy Trade: Can Utility Stocks Be Winners in 2026? (NEE, SO, D)

With the right expectations and goals, these utility stocks could be a fit for many investor's portfolios.

By Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe – Jan 24, 2026 at 2:35PM EST

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe make the case for Sun Belt electric utility stocks Dominion Energy (D +1.39%), NextEra Energy (NEE +0.48%), and Southern Co (SO +1.82%) for their AI upside and more.

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 22, 2026. The video was published on Jan 24, 2026.

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Jason Hall
Jason Hall is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst with more than a decade of experience writing about dividend stocks and long-term investing. He has been with the company since 2012 and previously spent over 10 years in technical sales in the printing and information services industry. Jason also founded and operated a small food manufacturing business.
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Jason Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends NextEra Energy. The Motley Fool recommends Dominion Energy. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Stocks Mentioned

Dominion Energy Stock Quote
Dominion Energy
NYSE: D
$63.03
(+1.32%)+$0.82
Southern Company Stock Quote
Southern Company
NYSE: SO
$98.01
(+1.82%)+$1.75
NextEra Energy Stock Quote
NextEra Energy
NYSE: NEE
$92.21
(+0.60%)+$0.55

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