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    The Bull Case For Consolidated Edison (ED) Could Change Following Strong Q2 2026 EPS And Profitability Gains

    Simply Wall St·08/18/2026 08:24:15
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    • In August 2026, Consolidated Edison, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$4,069 million and net income of US$308 million, both higher than a year earlier.
    • For the first half of 2026, the company’s net income rose to US$1,232 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to US$3.37, highlighting improved profitability over the prior-year period.
    • Next, we’ll examine how this earnings strength, particularly the rise in earnings per share, influences Consolidated Edison’s broader investment narrative.

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    What Is Consolidated Edison's Investment Narrative?

    To own Consolidated Edison, you really have to believe in the appeal of a regulated utility that trades more on stability than excitement, with steady earnings and a long record of dividends. The latest quarter’s stronger revenue and higher EPS reinforce that story rather than change it, suggesting the near term investment case still hinges on rate decisions, regulatory outcomes and how efficiently the company manages its large capital program. The recent earnings beat may ease some concern about the early 2026 equity issuances, as improved profitability can help support the balance sheet and the dividend, but it does not remove the underlying funding and cash flow pressures flagged before. In other words, the news is incrementally positive, yet the core risks around capital intensity and cash coverage remain front and center.

    However, investors should not overlook the funding and cash flow strain behind those steady dividends. Consolidated Edison's shares are on the way up, but could they be overextended? Uncover how much higher they are than fair value.

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    With only two fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community, you are seeing a tight US$107.65 to US$110.72 range, while recent earnings strength and ongoing equity issuance keep resurfacing the question of how sustainable Con Edison’s funding mix really is.

    Explore 2 other fair value estimates on Consolidated Edison - why the stock might be worth just $107.65!

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