Con Edison’s Q2 Earnings Outperform, Trading Volume Ranks 233rd Amid Analyst Divide on Long-Term Outlook

On August 29, 2025, Consolidated Edison (ED) traded at $98.36, up 0.13% with a volume of $0.41 billion, ranking 233rd in market activity. The utility reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.67 per share, exceeding the $0.66 consensus, while revenue hit $3.6 billion, surpassing estimates of $3.39 billion. This performance followed a 18.98% year-over-year revenue growth in the same period.

Institutional investors showed renewed interest, with Merit Financial Group and GAMMA Investing LLC increasing holdings by 16.8% and 45%, respectively. Conversely, Bank of America downgraded ED to "underweight," citing regulatory headwinds, while Mizuho raised its price target to $112. The stock’s 52-week range of $87.28–$114.87 and a 3.4% dividend yield further underscored its appeal to long-term investors.

Analysts remain divided, with three "buy" ratings and six "hold" calls. The company’s 66% five-year total return outperformed the S&P 500’s 60.28% over the same period. However, its beta of 0.24 highlighted its defensive profile amid broader market volatility.

Backtest results indicated ED’s 66% five-year total return, compared to the S&P 500’s 60.28%, validating its resilience as a utility play in a low-growth environment.