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CEG·Constellation Energy Corporation

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-. (-.%)
High
$258.45
Open
$257.25
Market Cap
92.69B
52W High
$412.70
Low
$249.24
P. Close
$258.12
P/E
24.45
52W Low
$228.63
Fwd P/E
107.72
DailyIQ Est.
$372.40
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
59
BULLISH
Recent analyst consensus Buy/Moderate Buy ratings for CEG reflect its emerging role in powering AI data centers, suggesting a bullish view on its ability to capture growing AI‑driven electricity demand. This optimism is underpinned by CEG’s announced near‑10 GW expansion of its generation portfolio, which includes natural gas, battery storage, and renewable projects aimed at meeting the surge in U.S. electricity demand from AI, data centers, electrification, and domestic manufacturing. The expansion is expected to secure long‑term power contracts and support earnings growth amid a tightening supply environment, positioning CEG to benefit from the projected uptick in AI workloads and associated power needs. Analysts also note that CEG’s diversified mix—nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, and renewables—provides a stable revenue base while allowing it to capture new capacity in high‑growth regions, which could drive a higher valuation over the next 1–10 trading days. The company’s recent 20‑year PPA with Meta for 1.1 GW and the restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center for Microsoft’s AI needs further cement its foothold in the hyperscaler market, reinforcing the earnings outlook. However, Citi’s recent price‑target cut to $297 and the neutral rating, juxtaposed with Morgan Stanley’s overweight upgrade to $364, introduce valuation uncertainty that traders should monitor as a potential catalyst for short‑term volatility. CEG’s filing for NRC license renewals for its Nine‑Mile Point and Ginna plants, extending operations to 2049, supports its long‑term clean‑energy profile and aligns with New York’s Zero Emissions Credit program, which could influence regulatory sentiment. Upcoming earnings guidance, particularly the forecasted $2.24 EPS and $7.51 B revenue, will be a key watch item to confirm whether the expansion and AI contracts translate into the projected financial performance. Finally, traders should keep an eye on the commissioning schedule of the new capacity and any updates on the status of the AI‑related PPAs, as delays or accelerations could materially affect CEG’s near‑term earnings trajectory.
Earnings Summary
Constellation Energy Corporation, a U.S. independent power producer, delivers electricity, natural gas, and sustainable energy solutions across the Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, New York, ERCOT, and other markets, leveraging a diversified portfolio that includes nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, and hydroelectric assets. In its latest reporting cycle, the company posted Q4 2025 EPS of $2.30 and revenue of $6.074 billion, up from Q1 2026 EPS of $2.74 and revenue of $11.122 billion, continuing a growth trajectory that also saw Q2 2025 EPS rise from $1.91 to $3.04 and revenue climb from $6.101 billion to $6.57 billion; all six quarters since Q4 2024 have exceeded analyst EPS estimates, reflecting a consistent earnings‑beat pattern. Historically, Constellation has shown steady EPS beats and expanding revenue, driven by its strategic expansion of generation capacity and long‑term power contracts, particularly in the AI data‑center sector. Recent news highlights the company’s role as a key AI infrastructure player, with a near‑10 GW expansion that includes natural gas, battery storage, and renewables to meet AI, data‑center, and electrification demand, a 20‑year PPA with Meta for 1.1 GW, and the restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center for Microsoft’s AI needs; it also filed NRC license renewals extending operations to 2049 and recently secured a $27 billion acquisition of Calpine, underscoring its long‑term clean‑energy strategy. Investors should watch the forthcoming Q2 2026 earnings release for guidance on revenue, margin, and capital‑expenditure plans, monitor the commissioning schedule of the new capacity and the performance of the AI PPAs, and keep an eye on NRC approvals and regulatory changes that could impact the company’s clean‑energy portfolio and valuation.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.64$2.06$2.48$2.89$3.31Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.41 - -
Q1'26$2.53$2.74+8.5%
Q4'25$2.26$2.30+2.0%
Q3'25$3.12$3.04-2.6%
Q2'25$1.83$1.91+4.2%
Q1'25$2.21$2.14-3.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.5B$6.4B$8.2B$10.1B$12.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$8.2B - -
Q1'26$8.8B$11.1B+26.3%
Q4'25$5.4B$6.1B+13.5%
Q3'25 - $6.6B -
Q2'25 - $6.1B -
Q1'25 - $6.8B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CEG Stock Snapshot

CEG is currently trading at $250.84, giving Constellation Energy Corporation a market cap of 92.69B and a P/E ratio of 24.4. Today's range spans $249.24–$258.45, with shares opening at $257.25 and moving down $7.28 (2.8%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 59/100.

Over the past year CEG has traded between $228.63 and $412.70 - the current price is +9.7% off the 52-week low and -39.2% from the high. 31 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $357.81 (range $296.00–$441.00), implying upside of +42.6%.

Macro sensitivity explains some of CEG's bearish setup (32/100, SELL) - at 92.69B in Utilities market cap, interest rate shifts, currency moves, or commodity price changes can create fundamental headwinds that compound the technical deterioration. Sentiment: neutral (59/100). Price: $250.84 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 24.4. Annual range: $228.63–$412.70. The question for investors is whether the macro driver is transient or structural - because the answer determines whether this is a tradeable dip or a deeper re-rating.

Analyst coverage for CEG becomes a double-edged factor in a SELL phase: at 92.69B in Utilities market cap, active coverage is high enough that downgrade risk is real and impactful. The 32/100 technical reading and neutral sentiment (59/100) at $250.84 (near 52-week lows) place the stock in the zone where one or two high-profile estimate cuts can convert a grinding decline into a sharper re-rating — the $228.63–$412.70 range establishes where that repricing lands.