Investing in utility stocks like Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), National Grid plc (NGG), California Water Service Group (CWT) and Eversource Energy (ES) is a safe bet amid ongoing market volatility.
National Grid (NGG) makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.
National Grid (NGG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.