Exelon's $0.23 Billion Trading Volume Drops 33.95% to 465th in Market Activity

On September 4, 2025, Exelon (EXC) saw a trading volume of $0.23 billion, a 33.95% decline from the previous day, ranking 465th in market activity. The stock closed down 0.09%, with a 52-week range of $35.94 to $48.11.

Exelon announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, yielding 3.7%, alongside a $0.39 earnings-per-share (EPS) result for Q2, surpassing the $0.37 consensus. Despite the earnings beat, institutional investors adjusted positions: Nomura Holdings reduced its stake by 52.1% in Q1, while Baird Financial Group and Panagora Asset Management increased holdings by 11.5% and 20.6%, respectively. Other firms, including Vident Advisory and Evergreen Capital Management, also added to their positions.

Analyst sentiment remains mixed. KeyCorp downgraded its price target to $37 from $39 with an "underweight" rating, while Morgan Stanley maintained an "outperform" rating. UBS Group set a $48 target and "neutral" rating, reflecting a consensus "Hold" recommendation. The stock’s 16.61 P/E ratio and 1.66 debt-to-equity ratio highlight its value proposition amid a 60.84% payout ratio for dividends.

Exelon’s recent performance includes a 1.2% year-over-year revenue increase to $5.43 billion in Q2, though revenue fell slightly short of estimates. The company reaffirmed its FY 2025 EPS guidance of $2.64–$2.74, aligning with the $2.64 average analyst forecast. Institutional ownership remains strong at 80.92%.

Backtesting results indicate the stock’s 50-day and 200-day moving averages are $43.95 and $44.21, respectively. The current price of $43.68 reflects a slight pullback from its 52-week high, with technical indicators suggesting consolidation ahead of potential directional movement.