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Constellation Energy Corporation
(NASDAQ:CEG)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$289.00
â–²(3.80% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is driven primarily by strong profitability and a notably positive earnings outlook (raised 2026 guidance, long-term nuclear contracting momentum, and large buybacks). Offsetting these strengths are weak and volatile free cash flow with higher absolute debt, plus only neutral technical conditions (still below longer-term moving averages) and a modest dividend yield relative to a ~22.8 P/E.
Positive Factors
Strong Profitability and Revenue Growth
High margins and strong returns indicate an economically attractive generation and energy-services platform. Positive revenue growth and improved profitability provide a durable earnings base, although results remain exposed to power-market conditions.
Negative Factors
Weak and Volatile Free Cash Flow
Low cash conversion limits internally generated funds for investment, debt reduction and shareholder returns. Repeated historical volatility suggests capital spending, working capital and operating conditions could continue to make cash generation uneven.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong Profitability and Revenue Growth
High margins and strong returns indicate an economically attractive generation and energy-services platform. Positive revenue growth and improved profitability provide a durable earnings base, although results remain exposed to power-market conditions.
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Constellation Energy Corporation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Nuclear Generation by Geography
Maps out nuclear energy production across various locations, reflecting the company's commitment to stable, low-carbon power generation and its strategic positioning in different regulatory environments.
Maps out nuclear energy production across various locations, reflecting the company's commitment to stable, low-carbon power generation and its strategic positioning in different regulatory environments.
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The FlyConstellation Energy Corporation (CEG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$98.65B
Dividend Yield0.6%
Average Volume (3M)3.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.2
Beta (1Y)1.46
Revenue Growth20.74%
EPS Growth7.00%
CountryUS
Employees15,315
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryIndependent Power Producers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.29
Shares Outstanding354,307,370
10 Day Avg. Volume2,653,681
30 Day Avg. Volume3,325,914
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.26
Price to Book (P/B)7.62
Price to Sales (P/S)4.33
P/FCF Ratio85.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$349.47Price Target Upside25.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)11.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$32.89B
Constellation Energy Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Constellation Energy Corporation operates as a U.S.-based firm dedicated to producing and distributing electricity. Its activities are organized across five primary geographical segments: the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New York, ERCOT, and various oth...
How the Company Makes Money
Constellation primarily makes money through (1) generating electricity and selling it into wholesale power markets and (2) selling energy and energy-related products and services to end-use customers through retail/structured energy supply arrange...
Constellation Energy Corporation Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Nov 09, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong operational and commercial performance (beat in adjusted EPS, raised guidance, 920 MW of long-term nuclear deals, efficient outage execution, successful Calpine integration, and aggressive share repurchases), along with several regulatory and licensing milestones that underpin future value. Headwinds were largely timing and execution-related: planned outage days reduced quarterly capacity factor, an Illinois ZEC timing shortfall affected quarter results (but not full-year guidance), PJM/FERC technical details and state-level permitting steps (e.g., Texas Batch Zero) remain to be finalized, and ERCOT price softness is a near-term market headwind. Overall, the positives — including the guidance increase, sizable contracting, capital returns, and regulatory progress — materially outweigh the limited and mostly timing-based lowlights.Positive Updates
Strong Quarterly Earnings
GAAP EPS of $1.42 and adjusted operating EPS of $2.55 in Q2 2026, an increase of $0.64 year-over-year (approximately +33.5% vs. prior-year adjusted EPS of $1.91).
Negative Updates
Quarterly Capacity-Factor Impact from Planned Outages
Elevated planned nuclear refueling outage days reduced the quarter's capacity factor by 1.8% vs. Q2 2025, contributing to lower utilization in the period (quarterly fleet capacity factor 93%).
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Quarterly Earnings
GAAP EPS of $1.42 and adjusted operating EPS of $2.55 in Q2 2026, an increase of $0.64 year-over-year (approximately +33.5% vs. prior-year adjusted EPS of $1.91).
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Company Guidance
Constellation raised its full-year 2026 adjusted operating earnings guidance by $0.50 to $11.50–$12.50 per share (midpoint now equals prior top end) and will revisit the outlook on the Q3 call; Q2 results were $1.42 GAAP EPS and $2.55 adjusted operating EPS (up $0.64 year-over-year). Management highlighted ~920 MW of long‑term nuclear contracts signed this quarter (average duration 18.5 years), now contracting roughly 30% of clean baseload output, and said the nuclear fleet produced 40 TWh in Q2 at a 93% capacity factor while completing six refueling outages with a 23‑day average outage duration (40% better than the industry). Capital returns and portfolio actions include ~$2.2 billion of share repurchases year‑to‑date (with ~$2.8 billion of authorization remaining), an agreed sale of Brazos Valley for $860 million (~$1,420/kW), and DOJ‑required divestitures expected to generate about $5.9 billion gross; other financial impacts noted: Q2 Illinois ZEC bank credits of $85 million (vs. $200M LY), a 2030 PTC strike price update to $50.88/MWh (vs. $49.88) adding ~ $0.30 of 2030 base EPS, and a 2029 capital‑allocation sensitivity floor of $0.20/share with upside >$0.75/share.Constellation Energy Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
73
Positive
Cash Flow
46
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 31.27B | 25.53B | 23.57B | 24.92B | 24.44B | 19.65B |
| Gross Profit | 29.68B | 19.36B | 5.99B | 3.30B | 2.14B | 2.75B |
| EBITDA | 8.48B | 5.01B | 6.97B | 4.22B | 2.92B | 3.81B |
| Net Income | 3.48B | 2.32B | 3.75B | 1.62B | -160.00M | -205.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 98.25B | 57.25B | 52.93B | 50.76B | 46.91B | 48.09B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.08B | 3.75B | 3.02B | 368.00M | 422.00M | 504.00M |
| Total Debt | 24.70B | 8.99B | 8.41B | 9.26B | 5.77B | 8.20B |
| Total Liabilities | 65.93B | 42.40B | 39.39B | 39.47B | 35.54B | 36.47B |
| Stockholders Equity | 31.98B | 14.52B | 13.17B | 10.93B | 11.02B | 11.22B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 309.00M | 1.29B | -5.03B | -7.72B | -4.04B | -2.67B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.21B | 4.24B | -2.46B | -5.30B | -2.35B | -1.34B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.54B | -3.20B | 7.43B | 3.03B | 3.10B | 3.28B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.35B | -420.00M | -2.29B | 2.20B | -799.00M | -1.70B |
Constellation Energy Corporation Technical Analysis
Positive
278.42
Price Trends
264.14
Positive
274.17
Positive
297.66
Negative
Market Momentum
3.56
Negative
58.48
Neutral
55.47
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CEG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 278.42 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 272.15, above the 50-day MA of 264.14, and below the 200-day MA of 297.66, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 3.56 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.48 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 55.47 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CEG.
Constellation Energy Corporation Risk Analysis
Constellation Energy Corporation disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Constellation Energy Corporation reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Constellation Energy Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $175.68B | 18.84 | 16.82% | 2.65% | 11.83% | 55.48% | |
68 Neutral | $98.65B | 27.16 | 14.75% | 0.59% | 20.74% | 7.00% | |
66 Neutral | $46.66B | 23.38 | 41.48% | 0.56% | -20.55% | -6.51% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
62 Neutral | $10.51B | 5.60 | 37.94% | 4.74% | 8.22% | 88.79% | |
48 Neutral | $6.09B | -1.27 | 243.54% | 3.84% | -2.38% | -301.98% |
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Constellation Energy Corporation Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Constellation Energy Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance After Strong Quarter
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
Constellation Energy reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $1.42 per share, down from $2.67 a year earlier, while adjusted operating earnings rose to $2.55 from $1.91, driven largely by the addition of Calpine and favorable market condit...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Constellation Energy reshapes board with new leadership appointments
Positive
Aug 5, 2026
On Aug. 4, 2026, longtime board chair Robert J. Lawless retired from Constellation’s Board of Directors, concluding more than two decades of leadership that spanned the legacy Constellation Energy Group, its merger with Exelon and Constellat...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Constellation Energy clears PJM capacity auction, boosting outlook
Positive
Jul 15, 2026
On July 14, 2026, Constellation Energy Corporation reported that all of its power plants located in the PJM market successfully cleared the PJM capacity auction for the 2028-2029 planning year, which will take effect on June 1, 2028. The company c...
Stock BuybackPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Constellation Energy completes secondary offering and share repurchase
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
On June 1, 2026, Constellation Energy entered into an underwriting agreement under which selling shareholders agreed to sell 11,000,000 shares of the company’s common stock to Morgan Stanley Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, with a 30...
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