What Is One of the Best Energy Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years?

By Catie Hogan – Feb 16, 2026 at 6:45AM ESTKey PointsBrookfield has a diversified, sustainable energy portfolio and a lot of cash to grow.Brookfield is a top supplier of electricity for major AI companies.These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›NYSE: BEPCBrookfield RenewableMarket Cap$7.9BToday's Changeangle-down(1.70%) $0.73Current Price$43.80Price as of February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM ETBrookfield Renewable is capitalizing on the AI energy surge.Energy stocks are an exciting sector right now as AI's insatiable appetite for electricity grows by the day. The companies that can meet the moment and demand should see robust profits and returns for their shareholders. One energy stock that can't be ignored is Brookfield Renewable (BEP +2.15%) (BEPC +1.70%). ExpandNYSE: BEPCBrookfield RenewableToday's Change(1.70%) $0.73Current Price$43.80Key Data PointsMarket Cap$7.9BDay's Range$42.72 - $44.3752wk Range$23.73 - $45.10Volume39KAvg Vol991KGross Margin26.41%Dividend Yield3.40% Brookfield has built a robust and diverse portfolio of renewable energy assets, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar assets; energy storage; and distributed generation. The company sits at the intersection of three trends: rising global demand for electricity, growing pressure to decarbonize, and the need for reliable, longer-duration power assets. Image source: Getty Images. In its most recent earnings report, Brookfield posted strong results. Funds from operations grew 10% in the year. The company also has $4.6 billion in available liquidity. Brookfield's pipeline is robust, and the company is rapidly scaling its assets. Brookfield will be among the most durable renewable energy companies in the world over the next several years. It's already working with tech giants such as Microsoft, Alphabet's Google, and Amazon, to name a few. BEPC is up 12% year to date as of Feb. 12 and 62% in the past 12 months. It has far outpaced the S&P 500 in that time frame. Its dividend is currently $1.57 per share annually, yielding about 3.6%. Brookfield has staying power and a balance sheet that will allow it to be flexible and aggressive as it scales to meet the growing demand for electricity in North America and beyond. It is one of the best energy stocks to own. Read NextFeb 10, 2026 •By Matt DiLalloPrediction: Buying Brookfield Renewable Today Could Set You Up for LifeFeb 3, 2026 •By Matt DiLalloHere's How Many Shares of Brookfield Renewable You'd Need for $1,000 in Yearly DividendsFeb 1, 2026 •By Matt DiLalloThis Nearly 4%-Yielding Energy Stock Delivered Powerful Growth in 2025 With More to Come in 2026 and BeyondJan 31, 2026 •By Reuben Gregg BrewerBrookfield Renewable Is Building the Real Backbone of the AI RevolutionJan 28, 2026 •By Matt DiLalloForget Tech Stocks: The Energy Stock With Monster AI Tailwinds for 2026Jan 21, 2026 •By Matt DiLallo2 Energy Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold ForeverAbout the AuthorCatie is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology, consumer goods, transportation, industrials, materials, and energy. She's the founder of the family finances newsletter, Cents of Humor. Catie was formerly the Head of Advice & Coaching at Parthean and an advisor at Element Financial Group. She's the writer and a producer of the hit off-Broadway show, Vape!

The Grease Parody. Catie has a degree in journalism from Emerson College.TMFCatieHoganStocks MentionedBrookfield RenewableNYSE: BEPC$43.80 (+1.70%) $+0.73Brookfield Renewable PartnersNYSE: BEP$31.77 (+2.15%) $+0.67*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.