EIX Ranks 433rd in $280M Volume as Call Options Surge 43% and Institutional Bets Diverge

On August 5, 2025, Edison International (EIX) reported a trading volume of $280 million, ranking 433rd in the market. The stock rose 0.11% to $54.07, with a market capitalization of $20.81 billion. Analysts highlighted unusual options activity, including a 43% surge in call options to 4,718 contracts, signaling heightened investor interest.

Institutional investors significantly increased stakes in EIX during the first quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. raised its position by 98.7%, while GAMMA Investing LLC and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC saw over 4,000% and 135% growth in holdings, respectively. However, Allianz SE reduced its stake by 45.6%, exiting 4,740 shares to 5,660 shares. These moves reflect diverging views on the utility’s long-term prospects.

EIX reported Q2 earnings of $0.97 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.09, and announced a $0.8275 quarterly dividend (6.1% yield). The company’s 4.8% year-over-year revenue growth to $4.54 billion and 11.99% return on equity underscore its resilience in a mixed market. The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, rising to 50.9 in August, further supported utilities sector momentum, with EIX benefiting from clean energy mandates and stable earnings.

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