3 Utility Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio as Market Volatility Lingers

Key Takeaways SWX, NJR, and TELNY benefit from investor rotation into stable, dividend-paying utility stocks. The expected earnings growth rate for SWX, NJR and TELNY is 17.7%, 9.9% and 17.1%, respectively. All the stocks carry a strong VGM Score and a favorable Zacks Rank, signaling strong growth and value.Utility stocks are less affected by market volatility because of their intrinsic defensive nature. They protect investments when things are not going well. Whatever the state of the economy, a househol ...