Consolidated Edison Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - Consolidated Edison, Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 89 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 84 cents by 5.6%, but down 9.2% from 98 cents in the prior-year quarter [1] - The company generated total revenues of $3.99 billion in the reported quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.7 billion by 8.1% and increasing 8.9% from $3.67 billion in the year-ago quarter [2] - For 2025, adjusted earnings were $5.70 per share, up from $5.40 in 2024, with total revenues reaching $16.92 billion compared to $15.26 billion in 2024 [1][2] Revenue Breakdown - Electric revenues totaled $2.88 billion, a 5.9% increase from $2.72 billion in the year-ago quarter [3] - Gas revenues surged 16.1% to $923 million from $795 million in the prior-year quarter [3] - Steam revenues rose 20.6% to $187 million compared to $155 million in the year-ago quarter [3] - Non-utility revenues amounted to $1 million, up from nil in the year-ago quarter [3] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter increased 11.1% year over year to $3.51 billion [4] - Purchase power costs rose 6.8%, while other operations and maintenance expenses increased by 5.9% [4] - Depreciation and amortization expenses jumped 7.4%, and taxes other than income taxes went up 15.7% year over year [4] - Fuel expenses surged 67.5% year over year, and the cost of gas purchased for resale rose 28.4% [4] Financial Position - Cash and temporary cash investments as of December 31, 2025, totaled $1.63 billion, up from $1.32 billion as of December 31, 2024 [6] - Long-term debt was $25.55 billion as of December 31, 2025, compared to $24.65 billion at the end of 2024 [6] Future Guidance - The company expects adjusted earnings for 2026 to be in the range of $6.00-$6.20 per share, with a five-year adjusted EPS growth rate projected at 6-7% [9] - Consolidated Edison plans to invest $38 billion in capital from 2026 to 2030 [9] Market Position - Consolidated Edison currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [10]