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CEG's Q2 Earnings Coming Up: How Should Investors Play the Stock?
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Key Takeaways
CEG's Q2 may benefit from high nuclear output and strong commercial portfolio optimization.
Growing data center demand is driving earnings via CEG's reliable nuclear infrastructure.
CEG is projected to post Q2 EPS of $1.83, up 8.9%, on revenues of $5.06B, down 7.6% year over year.
Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG - Free Report) is expected to report second-quarter 2025 earnings on Aug. 7, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pinned at $5.06 billion, indicating a decline of 7.6% from the year-ago reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.83 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 8.9%. The bottom-line estimate, however, has moved south over the past 60 days.
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CEG’s Earnings Surprise History
Constellation Energy’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and met in one, delivering an average surprise of 7.41%.
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What Our Quantitative Model Predicts
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Constellation Energy this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Some stocks from the same sector that have the combination of factors indicating an earnings beat are Permian Resources Corporation (PR - Free Report) , Talos Energy (TALO - Free Report) and SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG - Free Report) . PR, TALO and SEDG have an Earnings ESP of +3.51%, +34.58% and +4.53%, respectively, and hold a Zacks Rank #3 each at present.
Factors That Might Have Impacted CEG’s Q2 Performance
Constellation Energy’s second-quarter earnings are expected to have continued to benefit from strong commercial performance through portfolio optimization, serving more customer demand and lower cost to serve.
CEG’s robust nuclear infrastructure enables it to fulfill the increasing demand from data centers, which is also likely to have had a positive impact on its revenues and earnings in the soon-to-be-reported quarter.
Constellation Energy's renewable energy portfolio is being actively expanded outside nuclear operations. In addition to diversifying its energy mix, this strategic focus fosters long-term earnings growth. By striking a balance between investing in renewable energy and preserving its dominant nuclear capabilities, the company sets up for success in a changing energy market that is centered on sustainability. The second-quarter results are expected to benefit from these continuing strategic initiatives.
CEG Stock Price Performance
In the past three months, the stock has returned 29.6% compared with the industry’s growth of 23.9%.
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CEG Stock Trading at a Premium
Constellation Energy is trading at a premium relative to the industry, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 32.60X compared with the industry average of 22.24X.
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Investment Consideration for CEG
Constellation Energy’s strategic investment plans and its focus on continuing to expand its renewable portfolio drive its earnings performance, a trend expected to have prevailed in the second quarter as well.
Moreover, favorable returns from Constellation Energy’s investments in customer-focused energy solutions, such as carbon-free and renewable energy certifications, should benefit its stakeholders. With this strategy, it may assist customers in reaching their sustainability objectives while controlling their energy expenses and usage.
Its large, carbon-free generation fleet, combined with energy supply and risk management services, allows it to capitalize on this demand and secure revenue streams while promoting a more sustainable energy landscape.
End Note
Considering Constellation Energy’s solid sales and earnings growth expectations for the second quarter, existing investors may continue to hold on to this stock. However, new stakeholders interested in this stock may stay on the sidelines until this Thursday, taking into account its premium valuation.
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CEG's Q2 Earnings Coming Up: How Should Investors Play the Stock?
Key Takeaways
Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG - Free Report) is expected to report second-quarter 2025 earnings on Aug. 7, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pinned at $5.06 billion, indicating a decline of 7.6% from the year-ago reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.83 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 8.9%. The bottom-line estimate, however, has moved south over the past 60 days.
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CEG’s Earnings Surprise History
Constellation Energy’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and met in one, delivering an average surprise of 7.41%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
What Our Quantitative Model Predicts
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Constellation Energy this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Currently, Constellation Energy carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks Worth a Look
Some stocks from the same sector that have the combination of factors indicating an earnings beat are Permian Resources Corporation (PR - Free Report) , Talos Energy (TALO - Free Report) and SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG - Free Report) . PR, TALO and SEDG have an Earnings ESP of +3.51%, +34.58% and +4.53%, respectively, and hold a Zacks Rank #3 each at present.
Factors That Might Have Impacted CEG’s Q2 Performance
Constellation Energy’s second-quarter earnings are expected to have continued to benefit from strong commercial performance through portfolio optimization, serving more customer demand and lower cost to serve.
CEG’s robust nuclear infrastructure enables it to fulfill the increasing demand from data centers, which is also likely to have had a positive impact on its revenues and earnings in the soon-to-be-reported quarter.
Constellation Energy's renewable energy portfolio is being actively expanded outside nuclear operations. In addition to diversifying its energy mix, this strategic focus fosters long-term earnings growth. By striking a balance between investing in renewable energy and preserving its dominant nuclear capabilities, the company sets up for success in a changing energy market that is centered on sustainability. The second-quarter results are expected to benefit from these continuing strategic initiatives.
CEG Stock Price Performance
In the past three months, the stock has returned 29.6% compared with the industry’s growth of 23.9%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
CEG Stock Trading at a Premium
Constellation Energy is trading at a premium relative to the industry, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 32.60X compared with the industry average of 22.24X.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Investment Consideration for CEG
Constellation Energy’s strategic investment plans and its focus on continuing to expand its renewable portfolio drive its earnings performance, a trend expected to have prevailed in the second quarter as well.
Moreover, favorable returns from Constellation Energy’s investments in customer-focused energy solutions, such as carbon-free and renewable energy certifications, should benefit its stakeholders. With this strategy, it may assist customers in reaching their sustainability objectives while controlling their energy expenses and usage.
Its large, carbon-free generation fleet, combined with energy supply and risk management services, allows it to capitalize on this demand and secure revenue streams while promoting a more sustainable energy landscape.
End Note
Considering Constellation Energy’s solid sales and earnings growth expectations for the second quarter, existing investors may continue to hold on to this stock. However, new stakeholders interested in this stock may stay on the sidelines until this Thursday, taking into account its premium valuation.