Edison International Surges 3.93% to 55.22 with 280M Trading Volume Ranking 396th as Goldman Cuts Price Target and Zacks Highlights Mixed Q2 Earnings

On August 4, 2025, Edison International (EIX) surged 3.93% to $55.22, with a trading volume of $0.28 billion, ranking 396th in the market. The stock’s performance was driven by renewed investor interest in utility sector plays amid shifting macroeconomic expectations.

Goldman Sachs revised EIX’s price target to $67 from $69, maintaining a neutral rating. The adjustment reflects ongoing caution about near-term earnings pressures despite the stock’s recent momentum. Analysts highlighted that EIX’s exposure to regulated utility operations remains a stabilizing factor in volatile markets.

Zacks reported that EIX’s second-quarter earnings exceeded estimates, with revenue growth offsetting a 21% year-over-year decline in EPS. The firm attributed the revenue increase to higher energy demand and infrastructure investments, though rising operational costs tempered profitability. This mixed performance underscores the challenges of balancing capital expenditures with margin preservation in the utility sector.

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