July 30 (Reuters) - Edison International ( EIX ) beat

analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as

the utility benefited from higher electricity rates and growing

power demand.

After hitting its second straight annual record high in

2025, U.S. power demand is set to climb further this year and in

the next, the Energy Information Administration estimates, as

power-hungry data centers and electrification of homes,

businesses and transportation drive consumption higher.

Here are some details:

* The Rosemead, California-based utility posted adjusted

core earnings of $1.54 per share for the quarter ended June 30,

compared with analysts' average estimate of $1.16 per share,

according to data compiled by LSEG.

* Southern California Edison, a subsidiary of Edison

International ( EIX ), posted second-quarter core earnings of $1.74 per

share, benefiting from the adoption of its 2025 general

rate-case final decision.

* Regulated utilities determine customer charges for

services such as electricity, natural gas, private water and

steam through rate-case proceedings.

* Another unit, Edison International Parent and Other's

second-quarter core loss per share decreased to 20 cents from 26

cents a year ago, due to lower preferred stock dividends,

partially offset by higher interest expenses.