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Group median · 31 companies
Sales growth
+9.7%
Gross margin
76%
Operating margin
23%
Net margin
14%
Where each stands

The 3 largest, ranked among the group

Each corner is the share of Utilities companies the company is above on that ratio. The dashed line is the middle of the group. A rank, not a score.

NRG NRG Energy
Revenue $35.0B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 9.2%, above 43% of 30 peers (their median 9.7%) REVENUE GROWTH 9.2% · above 43% Operating margin: 7.7%, above 0% of 28 peers (their median 23.1%) OPERATING MARGIN 7.7% · above 0% Net margin: 3.6%, above 0% of 30 peers (their median 14.1%) NET MARGIN 3.6% · above 0% FCF margin: 2.0%, above 83% of 23 peers (their median -16.0%) FCF MARGIN 2.0% · above 83% Return on capital: 5.0%, above 36% of 28 peers (their median 5.3%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 5.0% · above 36%
Sales growth
+9.2%
Operating margin
7.7%
FCF margin
2.0%

10 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Labor, against 8 the year before.

DUK Duke Energy
Revenue $33.2B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 6.2%, above 23% of 30 peers (their median 9.7%) REVENUE GROWTH 6.2% · above 23% Operating margin: 27.2%, above 82% of 28 peers (their median 23.1%) OPERATING MARGIN 27.2% · above 82% Net margin: 15.5%, above 63% of 30 peers (their median 13.6%) NET MARGIN 15.5% · above 63% FCF margin: -9.9%, above 65% of 23 peers (their median -16.0%) FCF MARGIN -9.9% · above 65% Return on capital: 5.3%, above 50% of 28 peers (their median 5.3%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 5.3% · above 50%
Sales growth
+6.2%
Operating margin
27%
FCF margin
-9.9%

18 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Labor, against 18 the year before.

CEG Constellation Energy
Revenue $31.3B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 8.3%, above 30% of 30 peers (their median 9.7%) REVENUE GROWTH 8.3% · above 30% Operating margin: 14.7%, above 11% of 28 peers (their median 23.1%) OPERATING MARGIN 14.7% · above 11% Net margin: 11.1%, above 13% of 30 peers (their median 14.1%) NET MARGIN 11.1% · above 13% FCF margin: 1.0%, above 78% of 23 peers (their median -16.0%) FCF MARGIN 1.0% · above 78% Return on capital: 3.6%, above 0% of 28 peers (their median 5.3%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 3.6% · above 0%
Sales growth
+8.3%
Operating margin
15%
FCF margin
1.0%

19 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Labor, against 17 the year before.

From the filings

Utilities: the same facts for each company

Showing 12 of 31, largest revenue first
Company Revenue, 12 months Sales growth Gross / operating margin Net margin Debt / equity Accounting items Insider buys Investors Open
NRG NRG Energy
$35.0B
+9.2%
GM -OM 7.7%
3.6% 4.37 0 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
DUK Duke Energy
$33.2B
+6.2%
GM -OM 27%
15% 1.66 0 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
CEG Constellation Energy
$31.3B
+8.3%
GM -OM 15%
11% 0.77 0 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
SO Southern Company
$30.2B
+11%
GM -OM 24%
14% 1.87 1 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
NEE NextEra Energy
$27.9B
+11%
GM -OM 30%
29% 1.87 0 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
PCG PG&E Corporation
$25.8B
+2.1%
GM -OM 20%
12% 1.89 1 of 6to read 1 0 10-K
EXC Exelon
$24.8B
+5.3%
GM -OM 21%
11% 1.73 1 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
AEP American Electric Power
$22.4B
+11%
GM -OM 24%
16% 1.58 0 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
VST Vistra Corp.
$20.6B
+3.0%
GM -OM 21%
13% 3.35 1 of 5to read 3 0 10-K
EIX Edison International
$18.6B
+9.8%
GM -OM 32%
20% 2.33 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
ED Consolidated Edison
$18.2B
+10%
GM -OM 19%
13% 0.98 0 of 5to read 1 0 10-K
D Dominion Energy
$17.5B
+17%
GM -OM 26%
17% 1.78 0 of 4to read 0 0 10-K
Sales growth is the last fiscal year against the one before; margins are over the last twelve months. Where each comes from

How to read this page

  • A radar shows where a company ranks among its group on six ratios. A corner at the edge means it is above every other company on that ratio.
  • A table row lists the facts as the filings give them: revenue, growth, margins, debt to equity, the accounting checks, insider buying and followed investors holding.
  • A bubble to the right grew faster, and one higher up kept more of its sales as free cash flow.
  • A bar is paragraphs that mention the topic this year, and the mark on it is last year.

Risk Factors and XBRL figures from each company's latest 10-K, read nightly from SEC EDGAR. Nothing here is a rating.

By topic · 10-K Item 1A

Labor: paragraphs that mention it

AEE 40 vs 46 ETR 38 vs 34 EIX 25 vs 26 PEG 25 vs 24 CNP 24 vs 25 XEL 24 vs 27 AWK 23 vs 22 ES 22 vs 21 D 21 vs 16 EVRG 20 vs 21 PCG 20 vs 19 WEC 20 vs 19 AES 19 vs 15 CEG 19 vs 17 NI 19 vs 20
All 34 companies
AEP 18 vs 20 DUK 18 vs 18 LNT 18 vs 18 PPL 17 vs 22 CMS 16 vs 16 FE 16 vs 22 SO 16 vs 17 EXC 15 vs 13 PNW 14 vs 15 SRE 14 vs 16 DTE 12 vs 12 NRG 10 vs 8 VST 9 vs 10 ED 7 vs 7 NEE 7 vs 5 ATO 6 vs 5 AVA 0 vs 0 AWR 0 vs 0 BKH 0 vs 0

Risk Factors paragraphs in each company's latest 10-K, most mentions first. The bar is this year and the mark is last year. 27 companies have no 10-K downloaded yet.

In their words

What the companies wrote

The paragraphs as filed, each linked to its filing on sec.gov

AEE AMEREN CORP

40 paragraphs

We are subject to employee workforce factors that could adversely affect our operations.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

Ameren has defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of its employees and has postretirement benefit plans covering non-union employees hired before October 2015 and union employees hired before January 2020. Our ultimate selection of the discount rate, health …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

ETR ENTERGY CORP /DE/

38 paragraphs

… If Entergy and its subsidiaries are unable to successfully attract, retain, and manage an appropriately qualified workforce and/or retain sufficient skilled contract labor resources to supplement the workforce, their results of operations, financial position, and cash flows could be …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

• workforce availability challenges, including, for example, from infections, health, or safety issues resulting from a public health crisis;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

EIX EDISON INTERNATIONAL

25 paragraphs

… Constrained labor market in California and nationally and SCE's relations with its unionized workforce also impact SCE's ability to maintain its workforce. For example, the increased electrification efforts in California and nationally have led to greater competition for …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

• A decrease of $53 million related to severance costs recorded in 2024 due to workforce reductions.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

PEG PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC

25 paragraphs

… inadequate workforce plans and replacements, lack of skill set to meet current and evolving business needs, a culture that does not foster inclusion leading to turnover, a failure to successfully negotiate new collective bargaining agreements with our labor unions on …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

Higher costs from suppliers of equipment and materials, fuel and services and labor and health care costs to attract and retain our workforce, as well as policy matters such as tax rates, tariffs and other policies impacting costs, could lead …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

CNP CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC

24 paragraphs

Furthermore, the operations of our facilities depend on good labor relations with our employees, and several of our businesses have in place collective bargaining agreements with various labor unions, comprising approximately 42% of our workforce. We have several separate bargaining …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

• our ability to attract, effectively transition, motivate and retain an appropriately qualified workforce, identify and develop top talent to succeed management and maintain good labor relations;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

XEL XCEL ENERGY INC

24 paragraphs

Our businesses have collective bargaining agreements with labor unions. Failure to renew or renegotiate these contracts could lead to labor disruptions, including strikes or boycotts. Such disruptions or any negotiated wage or benefit increases could have a material adverse impact to our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

The competition for talent has become increasingly prevalent, and we have experienced increased employee turnover due to the condition of the labor market and decisions related to strategic workforce planning. In addition, specialized knowledge and skills are required for many of our positions, which may pose additional difficulty for us as we work to recruit, retain and motivate employees in this climate.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026
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AWK American Water Works Company, Inc.

23 paragraphs

As of December 31, 2025, approximately 44% of our workforce was represented by unions, and we had 74 collective bargaining agreements in place with 14 different unions representing our unionized employees. These collective bargaining agreements, 26 of which are scheduled …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

• recover our operational labor and labor-related expenses, including without limitation costs and expenses associated with our pension and other post-employment benefits;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

ES EVERSOURCE ENERGY

22 paragraphs

… We have developed strategic workforce plans to identify key functions and proactively implement plans to ensure a ready and qualified workforce, but we cannot predict the impact of these plans on our ability to hire and retain key employees. Labor …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

Transitional impacts related to climate change may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations due to costs associated with new technologies, evolving customer expectations and changing workforce needs.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

D DOMINION ENERGY, INC

21 paragraphs

• Employee workforce factors including collective bargaining agreements and labor negotiations with union employees; and

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 23, 2026

Failure to attract and retain key executive officers and an appropriately qualified workforce could have an adverse effect on the Companies’ operations. The Companies’ business strategy is dependent on their ability to recruit, retain and motivate employees. The Companies’ key …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 23, 2026

EVRG Evergy, Inc.

20 paragraphs

A significant portion of the Evergy Companies' workforce is represented by five local unions of the IBEW and one local union of the UGSOA. The Evergy Companies currently have labor agreements that expire at varying times from 2026 through 2028. A failure to successfully negotiate these collective bargaining agreements could result in a labor disruption and have an adverse impact on the Evergy Companies' operations and results of operations.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

• a $14.2 million increase in general and administrative labor and employee benefits expense, including higher medical claims;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

WEC WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.

20 paragraphs

… Events such as an aging workforce without appropriate replacements, the mismatch of skill sets to future needs, or the unavailability of contract resources may lead to operating challenges or increased costs. These operating challenges include lack of resources, loss of …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

… Management and union leadership work together to reinforce the Target Zero culture. We set annual goals for safety results as well as measurable leading indicators, in order to raise awareness of at-risk behaviors and situations and guide injury-prevention …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

AES AES CORP

19 paragraphs

Additionally, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) seeks to block the import of products made with forced labor in certain areas of China, at any point in the supply chain, and may lead to certain suppliers being blocked from …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Mar 2, 2026

• changes in the availability of our generation facilities or distribution systems due to increases in scheduled and unscheduled plant outages, equipment failure, failure of transmission systems, labor disputes, disruptions in fuel supply, poor hydrologic and wind conditions, inability to comply …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 2, 2026

CEG Constellation Energy Corp

19 paragraphs

Our performance could be negatively affected if we fail to attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026

We could be significantly affected by the outbreak of a pandemic. We have plans in place to respond to a pandemic. However, depending on the severity of a pandemic and the resulting impacts to workforce and other resource availability, the ability to operate our generating assets could be adversely affected.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026

NI NISOURCE INC.

19 paragraphs

… maintain workforce continuity plans, our workforce continuity plans may not be effective in avoiding work stoppages that may result from labor negotiations or mass resignations. Labor disruptions, strikes or significant negotiated wage and benefit increases, whether due to union activities …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026

• Failure to attract, retain or re-skill an appropriately qualified workforce, and maintain good labor relations, could adversely impact safety, service reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026

AEP AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC

18 paragraphs

… the future availability and cost of contract labor may adversely affect the ability to manage and operate the business. If AEP is unable to successfully attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce, operations may be negatively impacted and future net …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

Failure to attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce and management could harm results of operations. (Applies to all Registrants)

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

DUK Duke Energy CORP

18 paragraphs

… and expertise to new employees, or future availability and cost of contract labor may adversely affect the ability to manage and operate the business, especially considering the workforce needs associated with new plant construction, nuclear generation facilities and new skills …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

Failure to attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce could unfavorably impact the Duke Energy Registrants’ results of operations.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

LNT ALLIANT ENERGY CORP

18 paragraphs

… We have seen and anticipate a steady pace of retirements due to our aging workforce. The labor market for our employees is very competitive, increasing the likelihood that we may lose critical employees or have difficulty hiring qualified employees for …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

… the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and permits in a timely manner; adverse interpretation or enforcement of permit conditions; changes in applicable laws or regulations; changes in costs of materials, equipment, commodities, fuel or labor including due to inflation …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

PPL PPL Corp

17 paragraphs

We are subject to the risk that our workforce and its knowledge base may become depleted in coming years.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

… Increased costs of materials and labor may result from general inflation, increased regulatory requirements (especially in respect of environmental regulations), the need for higher-cost expertise in the workforce or other factors. In addition, pursuant to collective bargaining agreements, we …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

CMS CMS ENERGY CORP

16 paragraphs

At December 31, 2025, unions represent 45 percent of Consumers’ employees and 22 percent of NorthStar Clean Energy’s employees. Consumers’ union agreements expire in 2030 and the majority of NorthStar Clean Energy’s represented employees have an agreement that expires in 2029. If these employees were to engage in a strike, work stoppage, or other slowdown, CMS Energy or Consumers could experience a significant disruption in its operations and higher ongoing labor costs.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 10, 2026

A work interruption or other union actions could adversely affect CMS Energy and Consumers.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 10, 2026

FE FIRSTENERGY CORP

16 paragraphs

• Human capital management challenges, including among other things, attracting and retaining appropriately trained and qualified employees, and labor disruptions by our unionized workforce;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

Additionally, a significant number of our physical workforce are represented by unions. We cannot provide assurances that the company will be completely free of labor disruptions such as work stoppages, work slowdowns, union organizing campaigns, strikes, lockouts or that any …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

EXC EXELON CORP

15 paragraphs

Certain factors, such as employee strikes, work stoppages, loss of employees, loss of contract resources due to a major event, inability to negotiate future collective bargaining agreements on commercially reasonable terms, an aging workforce, mismatching of skill sets for current …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

The Registrants' performance could be negatively affected if they fail to attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce (All Registrants).

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

PNW PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP

14 paragraphs

… We are subject to other employee workforce factors, such as the availability and retention of qualified personnel and the need to negotiate collective bargaining agreements with union employees. These or other employee workforce factors could negatively impact our business, financial …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

We are subject to employee workforce factors that could adversely affect our business and financial condition.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

SRE SEMPRA

14 paragraphs

… with different labor unions, which are negotiated on a company-by-company basis. At December 31, 2025, employees covered under collective bargaining agreements were 38%, 36% and 56%, respectively, of Sempra’s, SDG&E’s and SoCalGas’ workforce (exclusive of …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

Field, technical and most clerical employees at SoCalGas are represented by the Utility Workers Union of America or the International Chemical Workers Union Council. The collective bargaining agreement for these employees covering wages, hours, working conditions, and medical and other …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

DTE DTE ENERGY CO

12 paragraphs

DTE Energy last changed the mortality assumptions as of December 31,2024 to reflect recent plan experience. The mortality assumptions used at December 31, 2025 are the PRI-2012 mortality table projected using Scale MP-2021, with generational projection. The base mortality tables vary by type of plan, employee's union status and employment status, with additional adjustments to reflect the actual experience and credibility of each population.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

A work interruption may adversely affect the Registrants. There are several bargaining units for DTE Energy's approximately 4,850 and DTE Electric's approximately 2,600 represented employees. The majority of represented employees are under contracts that expire in 2027. A union choosing to strike would have an impact on the Registrants' businesses. The Registrants are unable to predict the effect a work stoppage would have on their costs of operations and financial performance.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

NRG NRG ENERGY, INC.

10 paragraphs

… In the event that the Company's union employees strike, participate in a work stoppage or slowdown or engage in other forms of labor strife or disruption, NRG would be responsible for procuring replacement labor or the Company could experience …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026

NRG's business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted by strikes or work stoppages by its unionized employees or inability to replace employees as they retire.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026

ED CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC

7 paragraphs

… supply chain disruptions and shortages of materials, equipment, labor and other resources that are critical to the Companies’ business operations, primarily the Utilities’ electric transmission and distribution operations. Such disruptions and shortages have resulted in increased prices and lead times …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

… If the Companies are unable to successfully attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce, their results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be negatively affected. See “Human Capital” in Item 1.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

NEE NEXTERA ENERGY INC

7 paragraphs

… of equipment and labor, escalating costs for materials, labor and regulatory compliance, inability to obtain, maintain or renew necessary licenses, rights-of-way, permits or other approvals on acceptable terms or on schedule, disputes involving contractors, labor organizations, land owners …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 13, 2026

Employee strikes or work stoppages could disrupt operations and lead to a loss of revenue and customers. Personnel costs may also increase due to inflationary or competitive pressures on payroll and benefits costs and revised terms of collective bargaining agreements with union employees. These consequences could have a material adverse effect on NEE's and FPL's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 13, 2026

ATO ATMOS ENERGY CORP

6 paragraphs

The competition for talent has become increasingly intense. If we are unable to recruit and retain an appropriately qualified workforce, the Company could encounter operating challenges primarily due to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise, errors due to inexperience, or the lengthy time period typically required to adequately train replacement personnel. In addition, higher costs could result from loss of productivity, increased safety compliance issues, or cost of contract labor.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 14, 2025

Additionally, our ability to operate is contingent on maintaining a healthy workforce and a safe working environment. As a provider of essential services, we have an obligation to provide natural gas services to customers. Incidents that impact the health and availability of our workforce could threaten the continuity of our business operations.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 14, 2025

AVA AVISTA CORP

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

AWR AMERICAN STATES WATER CO

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

BKH BLACK HILLS CORP /SD/

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.