Con Ed (ED) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Consolidated Edison (ED) reported a revenue of $4.8 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.1% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.98% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $2.25, slightly below the consensus estimate of $2.30, resulting in an EPS surprise of -2.17% [1] Revenue Performance - Operating revenues for CECONY were $4.44 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $4.09 billion from three analysts [4] - Operating revenues for O&R reached $356 million, surpassing the estimated $313.27 million [4] - O&R's gas operating revenues were $141 million, compared to the average estimate of $102.18 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 24.8% [4] - CECONY's electric operating revenues were $2.69 billion, exceeding the estimate of $2.50 billion, with a 10% increase year-over-year [4] - CECONY's gas operating revenues were $1.40 billion, above the estimate of $1.26 billion, reflecting a 12.7% year-over-year increase [4] - CECONY's steam operating revenues were $354 million, surpassing the estimated $301.58 million, with a year-over-year increase of 23.3% [4] - O&R's electric operating revenues were $215 million, slightly above the estimate of $210.49 million, showing a 10.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Gas operating revenues totaled $1.54 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.37 billion, with a year-over-year change of 13.8% [4] - Electric operating revenues were $2.90 billion, surpassing the estimate of $2.71 billion, reflecting a 10.1% year-over-year increase [4] Operating Income - Operating income for O&R was reported at $62 million, exceeding the average estimate of $58.52 million [4] - Operating income for CECONY was $1.07 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.02 billion from three analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Consolidated Edison have returned +2.9% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite experienced a -0.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]