FactSet sees S&P 500 Utilities Q3 2026 earnings growth at 7%
FactSet expects S&P 500 Utilities earnings to rise 7.0% year over year in Q3 2026, down from an 8.8% view on June 30. Independent power and renewables lead projected growth at 14%, with gas utilities at 12%. Analysts forecast double-digit utilities earnings growth in two of the next four quarters, including 15.6% in Q4 2026. September heat drove average US Lower 48 load to a record 541 GW, up 8.7% year over year, according to FactSet analysis. Data-center demand tied to AI flagged as a key structural load driver, with Texas pausing new approvals pending an interconnection-queue audit. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. FactSet Research Systems Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)
8% view on June 30. Independent power and renewables lead projected growth at 14%, with gas utilities at 12%. 6% in Q4 2026. 7% year over year, according to FactSet analysis.
Data-center demand tied to AI flagged as a key structural load driver, with Texas pausing new approvals pending an interconnection-queue audit. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. FactSet Research Systems Inc.
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