CEG

Constellation Energy

$250.74

+2.54%
Jul 9, 2026
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Constellation Energy Corporation is a leading producer of carbon-free energy and a supplier of energy products and services, operating a diverse generation portfolio that includes nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, and hydroelectric assets across multiple U.S. regions. As the largest owner of nuclear power plants in the United States, the company occupies a unique and critical position in the energy transition, providing reliable baseload power that is increasingly essential for powering AI data centers. The current investor narrative centers on Constellation's role as a key AI infrastructure play, with its nuclear fleet seen as indispensable for meeting surging electricity demand from data centers, though the stock has faced headwinds from regulatory price caps and conservative earnings guidance.

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CEG 12-Month Price Forecast

Historical Price
Current Price $250.74
Average Target $250.74
High Target $288.35
Low Target $213.13

Wall Street consensus

Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Constellation Energy's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $325.96 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.

Average Target

$325.96

6 analysts

Implied Upside

+30.0%

vs. current price

Analyst Count

6

covering this stock

Price Range

$201 - $326

Analyst target range

Buy
1 (17%)
Hold
3 (50%)
Sell
2 (33%)

Constellation Energy is covered by 6 analysts, with a consensus leaning bullish. The average EPS estimate for the current fiscal year is $21.24, with a low of $12.76 and a high of $27.71. The average revenue estimate is $39.59 billion, implying significant growth from the trailing twelve-month revenue of ~$25.5 billion. While specific price targets are not provided, the EPS estimates imply a forward P/E of 17.61x based on the current price of $239.25, suggesting an implied upside if the average EPS is achieved. The consensus recommendation appears to be Overweight/Buy, as recent ratings from Wells Fargo, BofA, JP Morgan, and UBS are all Overweight or Buy, while Citigroup and Mizuho maintain Neutral. The high EPS estimate of $27.71 implies a forward P/E of just 8.6x, which would represent a significant discount to the sector and suggests that the most optimistic analysts see substantial earnings power. The low estimate of $12.76 implies a forward P/E of 18.8x, still reasonable. The wide range of EPS estimates ($12.76 to $27.71) indicates high uncertainty about the company's earnings trajectory, likely due to the variability in power prices, regulatory outcomes, and the pace of AI data center demand. The recent price target cut in May 2026 (as noted in news) may have contributed to the stock's decline, but the core bullish thesis remains intact.

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CEG Technical Analysis

Constellation Energy is in a sustained downtrend, with the stock declining 21.97% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 19.1%. The current price of $239.25 sits at just 58% of its 52-week range (low $228.63, high $412.70), indicating it is trading near the bottom of its range and suggesting bearish sentiment or a potential value opportunity if fundamentals support a recovery. The 1-year relative strength of -41.07% underscores significant underperformance versus the market. Short-term momentum remains negative, with the stock down 12.25% over the past month and 12.30% over the past three months, accelerating from the 6-month decline of 34.68%. This persistent weakness across all timeframes suggests a lack of buying conviction, and the 1-month relative strength of -11.00% confirms the stock is underperforming the market in the near term. The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $228.63, which serves as key support; a break below this level could signal further downside toward the next support zone. Resistance is at the 52-week high of $412.70, and a move above that would represent a significant reversal. With a beta of 1.12, the stock is slightly more volatile than the market, meaning it tends to amplify market moves, which is consistent with its sharp decline.

Beta

1.12

1.12x market volatility

Max Drawdown

-41.5%

Largest decline past year

52-Week Range

$229-$413

Price range past year

Annual Return

-20.9%

Cumulative gain past year

PeriodCEG ReturnS&P 500
1m-0.4%+2.0%
3m-12.5%+10.6%
6m-26.8%+8.3%
1y-20.9%+20.4%
ytd-31.5%+10.2%

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CEG Fundamental Analysis

Constellation Energy's revenue trajectory shows modest growth but with significant quarterly volatility. In Q4 2025, revenue was $5.46 billion, up 1.45% year-over-year from $5.382 billion in Q4 2024, but down sequentially from $7.184 billion in Q3 2025. The trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $25.5 billion reflects a deceleration from the prior year's pace, with the Q4 2025 YoY growth of 1.45% well below the 28.6% growth seen in Q4 2024. Revenue is heavily concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic ($1.604B) and Midwest ($1.486B) segments, which together account for over 56% of total segment revenue. The company is profitable, with net income of $432 million in Q4 2025, though this represents a sharp decline from $852 million in Q4 2024. Gross margin was an extraordinary 287.5% in Q4 2025 due to negative cost of revenue (likely from mark-to-market gains), but normalized gross margin in prior quarters averaged around 20-25%. Operating margin was just 2.66% in Q4 2025, down from 18.06% in Q4 2024, indicating significant margin compression. The net margin of 7.91% in Q4 2025 is below the 15.83% in Q4 2024, but the company remains solidly profitable. Constellation Energy has a manageable balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 1.53, indicating adequate liquidity. Free cash flow was negative $181 million in Q4 2025, but trailing twelve-month free cash flow was $1.288 billion, representing a free cash flow yield of approximately 1.2% based on the current market cap. The ROE of 15.97% is strong, reflecting efficient use of equity, though the ROA of 4.20% is modest for a utility. The company generated $805 million in operating cash flow in Q4 2025, sufficient to cover capital expenditures of $986 million, but the negative free cash flow suggests reliance on external financing or cash reserves for growth investments.

Quarterly Revenue

$5.5B

2025-12

Revenue YoY Growth

+1.45%

YoY Comparison

Gross Margin

287.55%

Latest Quarter

Free Cash Flow

$1.3B

Last 12 Months

Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

Constellation ERCOT
Constellation Mid Atlantic
Constellation Midwest
Constellation New York
Constellation Other Regions

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Valuation Analysis: Is CEG Overvalued?

Since net income is positive ($432 million in Q4 2025), the primary valuation metric is the P/E ratio. The trailing P/E stands at 47.74x, while the forward P/E is 17.61x, implying the market expects significant earnings growth in the coming year. The wide gap between trailing and forward P/E suggests that current earnings are depressed (likely due to one-time items or cyclical factors) and that analysts anticipate a sharp rebound. Compared to the industry average (Renewable Utilities), Constellation trades at a premium. The trailing P/E of 47.74x is well above the sector median of roughly 20-25x, reflecting the market's pricing of future growth from AI-driven power demand. The forward P/E of 17.61x is more in line with the sector, suggesting that if earnings materialize as expected, the stock could be fairly valued. Historically, Constellation's trailing P/E has ranged from a low of around 5x in 2021 to a high of over 200x in 2022. The current 47.74x is elevated relative to its historical median of approximately 20x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium to its own history. This suggests the market is pricing in optimistic expectations for earnings growth, which is consistent with the AI narrative but also leaves little room for disappointment.

PE

47.7x

Latest Quarter

vs. Historical

Mid-Range

5-Year PE Range -260x~208x

vs. Industry Avg

N/A

Industry PE ~N/A*

EV/EBITDA

23.1x

Enterprise Value Multiple