Consolidated Edison's $360M Volume Surge Propels It to 414th in Market Activity on Dividend and Earnings Hike

On July 31, 2025, Consolidated Edison (ED) saw a 123.6% surge in trading volume to $0.36 billion, ranking 414th in market activity. The stock closed 0.89% higher, driven by a dividend announcement and revised earnings forecasts.

Zacks Research raised its Q2 2025 EPS estimate for ED to $0.62 from $0.57, reflecting improved expectations for the utility provider. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, translating to a 3.33% annualized yield. Analysts from Citigroup, KeyCorp, and Mizuho adjusted their price targets upward, while Barclays and Guggenheim maintained or revised ratings, contributing to a mixed but generally constructive outlook.

Institutional investors increased their stakes in ED during the second and fourth quarters. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC and Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC expanded holdings, while Glen Eagle Advisors LLC and Western Wealth Management LLC added to positions in late 2024. Institutional ownership now accounts for 66.29% of the stock.

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