Exelon Gains 0.83 as Institutional Bets Diverge and Analyst Ratings Split Amid Volume Rank 364

On August 6, 2025, Exelon Corporation (EXC) rose 0.83% to close at $45.09, with a trading volume of 7.25 million shares. The stock ranked 364th in trading volume among U.S. equities. Institutional investor activity and analyst ratings updates were key drivers of market attention.

LPL Financial LLC increased its stake in Exelon by 5.3% during the first quarter, holding 371,350 shares valued at $17.1 million. Conversely, ING Groep NV reduced its holdings by 13.6%, selling 50,520 shares, leaving a position of 322,294 shares worth $14.9 million. These moves highlight divergent institutional views on the stock’s near-term trajectory.

Analyst ratings for Exelon showed mixed signals. KeyCorp downgraded its price target to $37 from $39 with an "underweight" rating, while BMO Capital Markets raised its target to $50 from $46, assigning an "outperform" rating. UBS Group maintained a "neutral" stance with a $48 target, and Evercore ISI adjusted its target to $51 with an "in-line" rating. The stock currently carries a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $47.20.

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