Overview
* Con Edison Q3 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations, reflecting strong financial performance
* Adjusted net income for Q3 exceeds analyst estimates, indicating robust operational results
* Company plans critical infrastructure investments, supporting New York's clean energy transition
Outlook
* Con Edison expects 2025 adjusted EPS between $5.60 and $5.70
* Company plans to complete 14 new substations by 2030
Result Drivers
* HIGHER ELECTRIC RATE BASE - Increased electric rate base contributed significantly to Q3 earnings growth
* INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS - Joint Settlement Agreement aims to fund critical infrastructure investments while keeping affordability and reliability front and center
* DEMAND FOR RELIABLE ENERGY - Growing demand for reliable energy highlighted by landmark projects such as New York's first all-electric skyscraper
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q3 Beat $1.90 $1.73 (7
Adjusted Analysts
EPS )
Q3 EPS $1.91
Q3 Beat $686 mln $609.90
Adjusted mln (3
Net Analysts
Income )
Q3 Net $688 mln
Income
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 6 "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is "buy."
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Consolidated Edison Inc ( ED ) is $101.00, about 4.8% above its November 5 closing price of $96.11
* The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago
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