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EXC — Exelon Corporation

NASDAQ · Utilities · 2026-06-26
$47.40 +1.39% Defensive Score 91 A- Score 91 A-
$48.5B
Market Cap
15.6x
Fwd P/E
0.41
Beta
$42.39 — $50.65
52W Range
4.48%
Short Interest
3.59%
Div Yield
3.02
PEG
EXC Chart
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Verdict Express

A- Bullish High confidence

Exelon is the largest regulated utility holding company in the US by customer count, serving approximately 10 million customers across six subsidiaries (ComEd, PECO, BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, Atlantic City Electric). The stock is a textbook flight-to-quality play in the current early risk-off regime: low beta (0.41), a reliable 3.59% dividend yield, and four consecutive EPS beats. At $47.40 it sits just 2.86% above the EMA20 — actionable at spot, not extended. The forward PE of 15.6x is reasonable for a regulated utility with visible earnings growth, though the elevated PEG (3.02) reflects the sector's inherently modest growth rate and caps the grade at A-.

Why Buy

  • Four consecutive EPS beats (Q2 25 through Q1 26) — execution consistency
  • Flight-to-quality beneficiary: beta 0.41 in an early risk-off regime
  • 3.59% dividend yield — active, well-covered income stream
  • Above all EMAs (20/50/200) with only 2.86% extension from EMA20 — not chasing
  • Morgan Stanley raised PT to $54 (Jun 24) — institutional support

Why Avoid

  • PEG 3.02 — paying a premium for utility-grade growth
  • Regulated model caps upside; no explosive earnings acceleration
  • Storm exposure (ComEd multi-day restoration Jun 14) adds operational risk

Business Overview

Exelon Corporation is a utility services holding company and the largest regulated utility in the US by customer count. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Exelon serves approximately 10 million customers across six operating subsidiaries: ComEd (northern Illinois), PECO (southeastern Pennsylvania), BGE (central Maryland), Pepco (Washington D.C. and Maryland), Delmarva Power (Delaware and Maryland), and Atlantic City Electric (southern New Jersey).Exelon Corp· 2026

Following the 2022 spin-off of its competitive generation business (now Constellation Energy), Exelon is a pure-play regulated T&D utility focused on energy distribution and transmission. The regulated model provides earnings visibility and rate-base growth driven by grid modernization, electrification, and infrastructure investment. With ~20,000 employees and a rate base growing at mid-to-high single digits, Exelon offers investors a predictable earnings stream paired with a well-covered dividend.Yahoo Finance· live

Fundamentals

MetricValueSignal
Forward P/E15.6xReasonable for regulated utility
Trailing P/E17.36xIn-line with sector
EPS Q1 2026 (actual vs est)$0.91 vs $0.89Beat · +2.2%
EPS Q4 2025 (actual vs est)$0.59 vs $0.55Beat · +7.3%
EPS Q3 2025 (actual vs est)$0.86 vs $0.78Beat · +10.3%
EPS Q2 2025 (actual vs est)$0.39 vs $0.37Beat · +5.4%
Market Cap$48.5BLarge-cap utility
EV/EBITDA11.92xFair for regulated T&D
Price / Book1.65xBook $28.65/share
Dividend Yield3.59%Well-covered utility dividend
PEG Ratio3.02Elevated — utility growth pace
Beta0.41Low vol — defensive

Technical Analysis

RSI (14)61.9
EMA 20$46.08
EMA 50$46.06
EMA 200$45.88
MACD0.340
Signal0.140
ATR (14)$0.91
Above EMA20 Above EMA50 Above EMA200 MACD Bullish RSI Neutral
Supports: $46.06 / $45.88
Resistances: $50.65

Risk Analysis

Risk Profile: Low-Moderate

A large-cap regulated utility with predictable earnings, four consecutive EPS beats, low beta, and a well-covered dividend. Primary risks are regulatory, weather-related operational disruption, and sector rotation out of defensives in a risk-on environment.

Regulatory & Rate Case Risk

Medium
  • Earnings are entirely regulated — unfavorable rate case outcomes directly impact revenue
  • Multi-state exposure (IL, PA, MD, DC, DE, NJ) diversifies but adds complexity
  • Political pressure on utility rates during inflationary periods is a persistent risk
Probability
Impact
Diversified six-state regulatory exposure mitigates single-jurisdiction risk. Rate base growth is supported by grid modernization mandates.

Weather & Operational Disruption

Low
  • Severe storms drive restoration costs and reputational risk (ComEd Jun 14 multi-day outage)
  • Climate-driven extreme weather events are increasing in frequency
  • Restoration costs may or may not be fully recoverable through rate mechanisms
Probability
Impact
Storm costs are largely recoverable through regulatory mechanisms, and Exelon's scale provides operational resilience.

Sector Rotation / Risk-On

Medium
  • Utility outperformance in risk-off regimes reverses sharply in risk-on pivots
  • Beta 0.41 means EXC underperforms in broad market rallies
  • Rising long-term rates can compress utility valuations via the bond-proxy trade
Probability
Impact
The current early risk-off regime favors EXC, but a sentiment shift would reduce relative attractiveness. The 3.59% yield provides a floor.

Risk Synthesis

EXC trades at 15.6x forward earnings — a reasonable multiple for a regulated utility delivering consistent EPS beats. The stock is not a growth story; it is a defensive income play that benefits when investors rotate into quality. The elevated PEG (3.02) reflects the inherent low-growth nature of regulated utilities, not overvaluation. In the current early risk-off regime, this is precisely the kind of name that attracts institutional capital seeking predictable cash flows and dividend income.

Trade Idea

Entry Zone
$47.40
Stop Loss
$46.00
-2.95% risk
Target 1
$50.20
+5.9% upside
Risk/Reward
1:2.0

Thesis

Regulated utility with four consecutive EPS beats, trading above all EMAs with only 2.86% extension from the EMA20. Flight-to-quality play in an early risk-off regime with a low 0.41 beta and reliable 3.59% dividend yield. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $54 (from $52) on Jun 24. Entry zone $47.00-$47.80, stop at $46.00 (below EMA20/EMA50 confluence), TP1 at $50.20 near the 52-week high. R/R from spot: ($50.20 - $47.40) / ($47.40 - $46.00) = 2.80 / 1.40 = 2.0.

Catalysts

  • Four consecutive EPS beats (Q2 2025 through Q1 2026) — $0.39/$0.37, $0.86/$0.78, $0.59/$0.55, $0.91/$0.89 (actual/est).
  • Morgan Stanley raised PT to $54 from $52, maintains Equalweight — institutional conviction.
  • Flight-to-quality regime: early risk-off environment favors low-beta (0.41) defensive names.
  • ComEd EV readiness initiative signals long-term rate base growth from electrification.

Invalidation

  • Daily close below $46.00 (under EMA20/EMA50 confluence) on rising volume.
  • Negative regulatory outcome on rate cases that pressures the earnings outlook.
  • A risk-on rotation that drains capital from defensive sectors.

Disclaimer

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