Constellation Energy forecasts 2026 profit below estimates

Group 1 - Constellation Energy forecasts adjusted profit for 2026 between $11 and $12 per share, slightly below analysts' estimate of $11.6 per share [3] - The company has increased its total share buyback authorization to $5 billion [1] - U.S. power consumption is expected to rise again this year and next, driven by demand from data centers for AI services and a shift towards electric heating and transport [2]