Con Edison Q2 2026 beat; guidance reaffirmed; large capex plan
Aug 6, 2026, 4:45 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive earnings beat, stable forward guidance, and a clear, investable capex trajectory likely support near-term upside for ED. Historically, such combinations (beat + affirmed outlook + visible growth) tend to trigger a short-term rally, though non-GAAP adjustments and MVP/Honeoye considerations could add near-term volatility around GAAP metrics.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
Con Edison reported a Q2 2026 net income of $308 million ($0.83/ share), beating year-ago results and aligning with adjusted metrics. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.00-$6.20 and outlined a multi-decade capex program, including 28 substations by 2035 and significant investments to support reliability and New York's clean energy transition. This combination supports a positive near-term outlook driven by earnings momentum and growth investments.
Q2 2026 net income $308M, $0.83 per share; up from $246M, $0.68 in 2025.
Adjusted EPS also $0.83; excludes MVP/Honeoye-related costs and HLBV effects.
Six months 2026 net income $1,232M, $3.37 per share; up from $1,038M, $2.93.
Plan to add 28 substations by 2035; tens of billions in capital investments.
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