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EIX·Edison International

$55.63
+0.19 (+0.34%)
After Hours
High
$56.14
Open
$55.99
Market Cap
21.07B
52W High
$81.62
Low
$54.93
P. Close
$55.63
P/E
5.35
52W Low
$51.10
Fwd P/E
8.53
DailyIQ Est.
$59.33
Inst. Ownership
46.4%
Short Interest
4.68%
Days to Cover
3.3
Div. Yield
6.31%
Next Ex-Div
~Jan 7
Div. Growth
21+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
48
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
33
BEARISH
On Oct 14, Edison International was again in the spotlight after short‑seller Muddy Waters Research warned that the company could face liabilities exceeding $20 billion linked to the January 2025 Eaton Fire, a claim that had already triggered a 27.7 % decline in the stock over the past 90 days. The same day, analysts noted that the drop may reflect market pricing of wildfire exposure rather than operational weakness, and some estimates suggested a 16 % upside over current valuation levels. On Oct 13, the company’s shares fell 1.9 % following a Muddy Waters report alleging that Southern California Edison failed to shut down four high‑voltage transmission circuits before the Eaton Fire, a failure that could raise potential liabilities to $20 billion if regulators find willful negligence. That same day, another Muddy Waters release claimed the utility could face more than $20 billion in liabilities, noting that the company’s Fire Potential Index capped wind‑speed input at 29 mph and that model problems had been documented in 2019 and a mitigation plan in 2022. Also on Oct 13, analysts highlighted that Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program had committed over $1 billion in payouts, prompting investors to weigh how these cash outflows might influence future shareholder returns. The reports collectively underscored the growing regulatory and financial pressure utilities face amid escalating wildfire risks.
LOW TARGET
$42 -24.5%
6 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$64 +14.9%
16 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$86 +54.5%
3 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$42.00 - $86.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
2/2/12/7/2
DAILYIQ EST.
$59.33 (+6.6%)
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
EIX
Description
Edison International is a utility company primarily focused on providing electricity to a large service territory in Southern California. Its core business centers around the distribution of power, delivered via an extensive network of transmission and distribution lines, spanning roughly 50,000 square miles. This infrastructure includes thousands of miles of high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and a vast network of overhead and underground distribution lines. The company serves a diverse customer base, including residential, commercial, and industrial clients, as well as public entities and agricultural operations. Established in 1886, Edison International is headquartered in Rosemead, California, and remains a key provider of essential energy services in the region.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
1,000 shares
$65K
Taylor Peter J.-
Sell500 shares2026-10-12
Moss Aaron DEVP and CFO
Award/Grant2,807 shares2026-09-30
Moss Aaron DEVP and CFO
Award/Grant17,059 shares2026-09-30
Taylor Peter J.-
Sell500 shares2026-07-13
67/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
23.1%
Revenue CAGR
2.3%
Current Ratio
0.73x
Debt / Equity
2.16x
Return on Equity
25.4%
Earnings Summary
Edison International is a regulated electric utility that delivers power across a vast Southern California territory, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and public customers through an extensive network of transmission and distribution infrastructure. As a cornerstone of the utilities sector, its performance is closely tied to regulatory frameworks and regional demand trends. In the most recent quarters, Edison posted a mixed earnings trajectory: Q4 2024 EPS of $1.05 fell short of the $1.09853 estimate, while Q1 2025 EPS of $1.3679 surpassed the $1.20763 forecast, and Q2 2025 EPS of $0.97 beat the $0.88084 estimate; revenue, however, rose from $3.984B in Q4 2024 to $4.543B in Q2 2025, indicating a steady top‑line expansion. Q3 2025 saw EPS of $2.34 exceed the $2.18122 estimate, with revenue climbing to $5.75B, the highest in the series. Q4 2025 EPS of $1.87 beat the $1.4927 estimate, and revenue surged to $5.213B against a $4.397B estimate, underscoring robust growth. In Q1 2026, EPS of $1.42 outpaced the $1.3269 estimate, but revenue dipped slightly to $4.103B from the $4.163B estimate, suggesting a modest slowdown. Q2 2026 EPS of $1.54 exceeded the $1.20642 estimate, yet revenue fell to $4.357B from the $4.82B estimate, marking a reversal in top‑line momentum. Historically, Edison has maintained a positive YoY revenue trajectory, consistently beating estimates in the majority of recent quarters, while EPS has shown a pattern of beating expectations in the last three quarters. The company’s earnings narrative reflects a utility that has managed to grow revenue even as it navigates regulatory and cost pressures. Recent news highlights a significant financial exposure from the Eaton Fire compensation payouts exceeding $1B, which could strain future earnings and capital allocation, and analyst downgrades from Barclays and Jefferies that signal heightened scrutiny of the sector’s regulatory environment.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.66$1.14$1.61$2.08$2.56Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.80 - -
Q2'26$1.21$1.54+27.7%
Q1'26$1.33$1.42+7.0%
Q4'25$1.49$1.87+25.3%
Q3'25$2.18$2.34+7.3%
Q2'25$0.88$0.97+10.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.9B$4.4B$4.9B$5.5B$6.0BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$5.4B - -
Q2'26$4.8B$4.4B-9.6%
Q1'26$4.2B$4.1B-1.4%
Q4'25$4.4B$5.2B+18.5%
Q3'25 - $5.8B -
Q2'25 - $4.5B -

Market Data

EIX Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL48/100
$55.65+$0.02 (0.0%)
Market cap
21.07B
P/E ratio
5.3
Day range
$54.93 – $56.14
News sentiment
33/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$63.93 (+14.9%)
Consensus
Hold · 25 analysts
52-week range+8.9% off low · -31.8% from high
$51.10$81.62
Price $55.65 DailyIQ Est. $59.33

Neither side has the upper hand on EIX right now, and its momentum ranks near the middle of DailyIQ's universe. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Utilities tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What EIX's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
20.9% 54th pct
Below its peak
-37.0%
vs 200-day average
-18.2%
Up days (1y)
54%

Edison International is currently running 20.9% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against EIX's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 54th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 20.3%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

EIX is trading -37.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -19.2%, and the deepest was -43.1% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -18.2% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 8th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year EIX closed higher on 54% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, EIX finished the month higher 10 of 14 times, with a median return of +3.2% and an average of +2.3%. Its strongest month historically has been March at +2.7% on average, its weakest September at -2.8%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: EIX has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 77 of 3,268 sessions (2.4% of the time), with the largest gaps running +5.9% and -7.0%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, EIX moved an average of 3.0% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +0.2% and a largest of -6.5%.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-16 and 2026-10-15, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against EIX's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of EIX's sector?

Edison International sits in the Utilities sector, currently ranked 7th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#7 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
27

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for EIX?

CallsPuts

For Edison International's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 1 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 2.24), with at-the-money implied volatility around 47.9%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±2.2% move by that expiry — a range of about $53.88–$56.36.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
2.24
ATM implied volatility
47.9%
Total open interest
55,836
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±2.2% ($53.88–$56.36)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on EIX?

Truist Securities most recently reiterated its rating on Edison International to Hold on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $62 (from $63). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 5 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Truist Securities — Hold
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
5
Net rating momentum
-5
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$63 → $62
Oct 12, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$61 → $59
Oct 9, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$75 → $53
Oct 2, 2026JefferiesDowngradeHold → Underperform$53 → $42
Sep 18, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedUnderweight$65 → $60
Sep 14, 2026JefferiesMaintainedHold$68 → $53
Sep 3, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$77 → $63
Sep 2, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$82 → $61
Sep 1, 2026B of A SecuritiesDowngradeBuy → Neutral$81 → $51
Sep 1, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$75 → $63
Aug 31, 2026MizuhoDowngradeOutperform → Neutral$86 → $70
Aug 26, 2026Argus ResearchDowngradeBuy → Hold-

Peers & ETF holders

EIX peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

33/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Short‑seller Muddy Waters Research accused Edison International’s Southern California Edison unit of ignoring wildfire risks and failing to de‑energize lines during the January 2025 Eaton Fire, suggesting the company could face more than $20 billion in liabilities. The report questioned the utility’s wildfire risk controls, including its Fire Potential Index, and raised doubts about how California’s liability framework might interact with those exposures. The allegations threaten Edison’s investment‑grade profile and could prompt a reassessment of its risk management practices.
What did this article say?
Edison International (EIX) came under renewed scrutiny after short‑seller Muddy Waters Research warned of potential liabilities exceeding $20 billion linked to the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The allegation triggered a sharp 27.7 % decline in the company’s stock over the past 90 days, despite modest long‑term shareholder returns. Analysts noted that the drop may reflect market pricing of wildfire exposure rather than operational weakness. The company’s valuation remains contested, with some estimates suggesting a 16 % upside over current levels. The situation underscores the growing regulatory and financial pressure utilities face amid escalating wildfire risks.
What did this article say?
Edison International’s stock had risen 23.9% over five years, yet recent volatility prompted investors to reassess its valuation relative to earnings. The company’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program has extended more than $1 billion in offers, raising questions about future cash outflows and shareholder returns. Analysts have recalculated intrinsic values, suggesting the current price may still be justified by projected earnings growth. The narrative frames the shares as potentially undervalued, encouraging a closer look at earnings resilience amid wildfire liabilities.
What did this article say?
Edison International shares fell 1.9% after Muddy Waters released a short‑seller report alleging that its Southern California Edison subsidiary failed to mitigate fire risks before the Eaton Fire. The report claims the utility did not shut down four high‑voltage transmission circuits despite extreme wind forecasts, and cites fire investigators who identified the corridor as the fire’s source. Muddy Waters warned that Edison could face liabilities of roughly $4.3 billion, potentially rising to $20 billion if regulators find the company acted with conscious or willful disregard for public safety. The company has not yet responded to the allegations.
What did this article say?
Edison International (EIX) shares fell up to 4% after Muddy Waters Research released a report alleging the utility could face more than $20 billion in liabilities from the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The short seller contended that Edison’s subsidiary, Southern California Edison, ignored wildfire risks and failed to shut off transmission lines despite severe wind forecasts. Muddy Waters highlighted that Edison’s Fire Potential Index capped wind‑speed input at 29 mph, masking higher wind conditions that contributed to the fire. The report also noted that Edison had identified model problems in 2019 and documented them in a 2022 wildfire mitigation plan. The market quickly absorbed the claim, but the shares recovered the losses later that day.
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella reduced Edison International’s (EIX) price target from $75 to $53 while keeping an equal‑weight recommendation. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the utilities sector. The rating change signals a modest negative view on EIX’s near‑term valuation prospects.
What did this article say?
Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program received its highest claim volume in September 2026, with over 15,600 participants submitting claims before the November 30 deadline. The program, launched last year, has already extended more than $1 billion in compensation offers. Edison International’s CEO highlighted continued community interest and urged eligible parties to file claims. The surge in claims indicates growing potential liabilities for EIX, though the program also demonstrates proactive customer engagement.
What did this article say?
Barclays reduced its price target for Edison International (EIX) from $75 to $53, reflecting a downgrade in the company’s outlook. The analyst team cited concerns over the utility sector’s regulatory environment and rising operating costs. The new target aligns with a broader industry trend of cautious valuations amid uncertain demand forecasts. This downgrade may influence investor sentiment and could pressure EIX’s stock price.
What did this article say?
Edison International (EIX) is set to report fiscal third‑quarter earnings on October 29, with analysts projecting a per‑share profit of $2.03, down 13.3% from the previous year‑ago quarter. Despite the decline, the company has consistently outperformed Wall Street EPS estimates in its last four reports, suggesting a likely beat. For the full year, EPS is expected to fall 6.4% to $6.13, but a 5.9% year‑over‑year rise is anticipated for fiscal 2027. The guidance indicates a modest headwind for the quarter while maintaining a positive trajectory for the coming year.
What did this article say?
Jefferies analyst Paul Zimbardo downgraded Edison International (EIX) from Hold to Underperform on October 2, citing concerns about the company’s valuation and growth prospects. The price target was reduced from $53 to $42, reflecting a more cautious outlook on earnings and cash flow. The downgrade signals a shift in analyst sentiment that may influence investor perception and trading activity.

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $12.41B combined position · 16 adding, 9 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell44,867,85411.81%$3.34B2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy52,220,39913.74%$3.13B2026-01-29
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell18,694,1054.92%$1.39B2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy14,002,4093.68%$1.09B2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy6,762,0771.78%$503.44M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy6,081,6151.60%$452.78M2026-08-13
Norges Bank▼ Sell5,621,0231.48%$418.49M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy5,613,4341.48%$417.92M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell4,575,1711.20%$340.62M2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell4,464,5031.17%$332.38M2026-08-13
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy2,996,1320.79%$223.06M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell2,108,7570.55%$159.13M2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell2,020,9830.53%$150.46M2026-08-14
Bridgewater Associates, LP▲ Buy1,234,6140.32%$91.92M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy748,6520.20%$55.74M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy693,8850.18%$50.78M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy677,4720.18%$50.44M2026-08-03
Prudential Financial Inc▲ Buy593,1450.16%$44.16M2026-08-12
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy512,0830.13%$38.12M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▲ Buy328,9040.09%$24.49M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell323,3680.09%$24.07M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell302,7800.08%$22.54M2026-08-14
Voleon Capital Management LP▲ Buy225,0980.06%$16.76M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy216,3300.06%$16.11M2026-09-02
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy189,1710.05%$14.08M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:4.40M sh bought ($329.85M)5.96M sh sold ($444.65M)net -1.56M sh (−$114.80M)
Congressional Trading Activity
7 disclosed trades · ~$56.0K est. traded value · 3 buys, 4 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-092025-11-18
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-082025-04-28
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-012025-05-14
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-02-122025-03-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-01-242025-02-11
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-292025-09-12
Ritchie John TorresHouseNY15▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-09-262025-08-20