MFS Utilities Fund Class A (MMUFX)

Fund Assets	2.31B
Expense Ratio	1.026%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	14.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	1.68%
Dividend Growth	-14.49%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	24.66
YTD Return	0.48%
1-Year Return	-2.92%
5-Year Return	36.59%
52-Week Low	23.27
52-Week High	27.88
Beta (5Y)	0.62
Holdings	48
Inception Date	Feb 14, 1992

About MMUFX

MFS Utilities Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund with a primary focus on the utilities sector. The fund seeks total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies involved in utilities industries, including electric, gas, water, and telephone-service providers. Its portfolio is heavily weighted towards large-cap U.S. utility firms, with notable holdings such as NextEra Energy, PG&E Corp, and Constellation Energy Corp, as well as selective use of derivatives for risk management or currency exposure. The fund is distinguished by its sector-specific approach, aiming to deliver income and long-term growth regardless of overall market cycles. With an expense ratio of approximately 1.09% and a turnover rate of around 63%, it is positioned for investors seeking focused exposure to utilities—a traditionally defensive sector known for stability and consistent dividend payments. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against the S&P 500 Utilities Index, providing a relevant context for its results and risk profile. Overall, MFS Utilities Fund Class A plays a specialized role in portfolio construction, offering targeted access to essential service providers, which can complement broader equity or balanced strategies.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Utilities
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MMUFX
• Share Class: A
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MMUFX had a total return of -2.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.86%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIUIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund	0.67%
FSUTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio	0.64%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MMUKX	R6	0.67%
MMUIX	I	0.76%
MMUJX	R4	0.76%
MMUHX	R3	1.01%

Top 10 Holdings

56.24% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NextEra Energy, Inc.	NEE	12.82%
Constellation Energy Corporation	CEG	7.02%
Xcel Energy Inc.	XEL	5.60%
PG&E Corporation	PCG	5.05%
American Electric Power Company, Inc.	AEP	5.02%
Sempra	SRE	4.74%
Dominion Energy, Inc.	D	4.36%
DTE Energy Company	DTE	3.97%
Ameren Corporation	AEE	3.88%
Vistra Corp.	VST	3.79%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 24, 2026	$0.08287	Sep 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.07634	Jun 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026	$0.10057	Mar 27, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$0.70841	Dec 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2025	$0.12522	Sep 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025	$0.11124	Jun 27, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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