Core Insights - Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) is a leading utility company with a market cap of $41 billion, providing regulated electric, gas, and steam delivery services [1] Performance Overview - ED shares have outperformed the broader market, gaining 18.9% over the past year compared to the S&P 500 Index's 11.8% increase [2] - In 2026, ED's stock rose 14.5%, surpassing the S&P 500's marginal drop on a year-to-date basis [2] Dividend Information - On January 27, ED declared a quarterly dividend of $0.8875 per share, raising the annualized dividend to $3.55 per share, marking the 52nd consecutive year of dividend growth [5] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect ED's EPS to grow 4.8% to $5.66 on a diluted basis for the current fiscal year ending in December [6] - The company's earnings surprise history is mixed, with three beats and one miss in the last four quarters [6] Analyst Ratings - Among 19 analysts covering ED, the consensus rating is "Hold," with three "Strong Buy," ten "Holds," one "Moderate Sell," and five "Strong Sells" [6] - UBS analyst raised the price target on ED to $112 from $108 while maintaining a "Neutral" rating, indicating an upside potential of 12.6% based on the Street-high price target of $128 [8]