10 Best Performing Utilities Stocks So Far in 2025

7) Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ARIS)

% Gain on a YTD Basis: 17.4%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 31

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ARIS) is an environmental infrastructure and solutions company, which provides water handling and recycling solutions. The investors continue to demonstrate increasing enthusiasm for Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ARIS) as it has been capitalizing on the broader industry trends and expanding its market presence. The company had a strong Q3 2024 as it has been growing its produced water volumes, increased its recycled water sales, and maintained strong margins. The company continues to see steady volume growth and higher cash generation.

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ARIS) was able to see a 2% increase in produced water volumes on a sequential basis and 6% on a YoY basis. The company continues to evaluate commercial opportunities for mineral extraction from its produced water stream. Furthermore, it continues to progress other strategic initiatives to further lower its cost structure, deepen its relationships with existing customers, and further diversify the customer base. Based on customers’ projected activity, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ARIS) anticipates that its growth will continue through year-end on its dedicated acreage.

With the overall growth and modernization in the utility sector, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ARIS) remains well-placed to benefit from higher demand for sustainable water management, infrastructure investment, and regulatory compliance needs.