Core Insights - GE Vernova Inc. has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Prolec GE for a purchase price of $5.275 billion, funded with an equal mix of cash and debt [1][2][3] - Prolec GE is a leader in the electric industry in North America, employing approximately 10,000 people across seven manufacturing sites, including five in the U.S., and specializes in transformers and transformer components [2][3] - The acquisition is expected to enhance GE Vernova's capacity to meet increasing grid demand in North America and is projected to drive profitable growth, reflected in the company's financial guidance for 2026 and outlook for 2028 [3][4] Company Integration - Prolec GE will operate under the GE Vernova brand within its Electrification segment, with current leadership retained, including CEO Ricardo Suarez reporting to Philippe Piron [4][5] - The integration aims to maintain service quality and customer expectations while leveraging the combined manufacturing capabilities and innovation pipeline of both companies [4][5] Strategic Importance - This acquisition marks a significant milestone for GE Vernova as its first major acquisition as a standalone public company, reinforcing its commitment to electrification and decarbonization efforts [3][5] - GE Vernova's mission is to electrify and decarbonize the world, and the acquisition of Prolec GE is seen as a critical step in achieving sustained growth in the Electrification sector [3][4]

Company Overview - Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) is a leading provider of regulated electric, gas, and steam services in New York City, New Jersey, and Westchester County, with a market cap of $35 billion [1][2] - The company has a 200-year-old reputation and has established a strong foothold in the utilities sector, categorized as a large-cap stock due to its substantial size and influence [2] Stock Performance - ED stock has declined 14.9% from its all-time high of $114.87 on April 4, and has dropped 4.7% over the past three months, underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 7.6% gains during the same period [3] - Over the longer term, ED stock has gained 9.5% year-to-date but has declined 5.9% over the past 52 weeks, slightly outperforming the Dow's 8.4% uptick in 2025 [4] - The stock has traded mostly below its 50-day moving average since early May and fell below its 200-day moving average in late August [4] Financial Performance - Following the release of Q2 results on August 7, ED's stock price observed a marginal dip, despite impressive overall performance [5] - The company reported solid revenue growth across all its businesses, with electric revenues growing 8.9%, gas revenue surging 22.2%, and steam revenues soaring 20.5% [5] - Overall, the company's topline reached $3.6 billion, up 11.6% year-over-year, beating market expectations by 6.2%, and net income for the quarter grew by 21.8% year-over-year to $246 million [5] Peer Comparison - ED has underperformed its peer, The Southern Company (SO), which saw an 11.9% surge in 2025 and 3.8% gains over the past 52 weeks [6]

Financial Performance - AQN's Net Earnings decreased by 90% to $17.4 million, compared to $180.1 million in the same period of the previous year[24] - AQN Adjusted Net Earnings decreased by 13% to $36.2 million, compared to $41.5 million in the same period of the previous year[24] - Adjusted Net Earnings per share decreased by 33% to $0.04, compared to $0.06 in the same period of the previous year[24] - Dividends per share declared to common shareholders decreased by 40% to $0.0650, compared to $0.1085 in the same period of the previous year[24] Rate Case Updates - BELCO was authorized an increase of $33.6 million out of a rate request of $59.1 million, implemented retroactively to Jan 1, 2024[38] - Granite State Electric was authorized an increase of $5.5 million out of a rate request of $15.5 million, implemented on April 1, 2025[38] - Midstates Gas in Missouri was authorized an increase of $9.1 million out of a rate request of $13.2 million, implemented on Jan 8, 2025[38] - Missouri Water was authorized an increase of $6.2 million out of a rate request of $8.1 million, implemented on Mar 1, 2025[38] - Various Water & Wastewater in Arizona was authorized an increase of $4.2 million out of a rate request of $6.0 million, implemented on July 1, 2025[38] Key Credit Adjustment Figures - S&P and Fitch selected debt adjustments include a deduction of $700 million for equity credit (50% of $1.4 billion hybrids) and $300 million for Empire securitization, with an addition of $90 million for preferred equity (50% of $180 million)[34] - Q2 debt stands at $6.3 billion[34]