Constellation Energy Shares Rise 0.19% to $309.47 Rank 177th in U.S. Trading Volume on Nuclear Leadership Shift

Constellation Energy (CEG) closed Wednesday with a 0.19% gain, trading at $309.47 as of 4 p.m. ET. The stock ranked 177th in trading volume among U.S. equities, with $540 million in shares exchanged. The move followed key developments in its nuclear leadership and strategic initiatives.

The company announced the appointment of Chris Mudrick as chief nuclear officer, effective Sept. 29, 2025. Mudrick succeeds Dave Rhoades, who is retiring after four years in the role. With over 30 years of nuclear industry experience, Mudrick will oversee Constellation’s 94% capacity factor fleet, which has consistently outperformed industry benchmarks. His recent work at Bruce Power and leadership in restarting the Crane Clean Energy Center highlight his operational expertise.

Analysts highlighted Constellation’s focus on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as a growth driver. Long-term contracts with tech giants like Meta and Microsoft, including a $1 billion federal energy deal, are expanding its carbon-free energy portfolio. These agreements secure revenue streams while aligning with corporate sustainability goals. Zacks Investment Research upgraded its 2025 earnings estimate by 8.54%, reflecting strengthened operational momentum.

Constellation’s stock trades at a premium to the utility sector, with a forward P/E ratio of 27.89x compared to the industry average of 20.51x. Over six months, shares have outperformed the sector by 5.4 percentage points. While the Zacks Rank currently assigns a #3 (Hold) rating, recent analyst price targets suggest optimism about its nuclear expansion and clean energy partnerships.