# Utilities sector slips in July; Constellation Energy leads gainers, Alliant Energy leads decliners — retained record

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Utilities sector slips in July; Constellation Energy leads gainers, Alliant Energy leads decliners

Aug 01, 2026, 3:05 PM ETState Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)AEP, CEG, DTE, EIX, FE, LNT, WEC, PCG, NRG, AWKBy : Jay Mehta, SA News Editor

The utilities sector (XLU) declined 0.25% during the month, compared with a 0.61% decline for the S&P 500.

Utilities Sector Scorecard

Sector Return: -0.25%

Best Performer: Constellation Energy (CEG) (+13.35%)

Worst Performer: Alliant Energy (LNT) (-6.57%)

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CEG's gain was driven by its investment in Blue Energy's nuclear project, generating positive sentiment.

LNT's stock fell due to a downgrade after being seen as overvalued despite stable credit outlook.

PG&E's reaffirmed EPS guidance, no equity needs, and future dividend plan supported a 7.42% stock gain.
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