Exelon Surges 1.54% on $520M Volume Jump to Top 500 High-Volume Stocks

On July 31, 2025, Exelon Corporation (EXC) rose 1.54% with a trading volume of $0.52 billion, up 74.99% from the prior day. The utility giant reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.39 per share, aligning with its reaffirmed annual guidance of $2.64–$2.74. Management highlighted disciplined execution amid summer storm disruptions, including a historic outage at PECO, and emphasized progress on grid modernization and customer affordability programs.

GAAP net income and adjusted operating earnings declined year-over-year due to higher storm costs, timing of distribution earnings, and regulatory adjustments. ComEd and PHI faced reduced earnings from transmission load and credit expenses, while PECO and BGE benefited from rate base increases. Exelon also announced a $0.40 quarterly dividend, maintaining its 55-year streak of consecutive payouts. Financing activities included $1.375 billion in bond issuances and 100% of 2025 equity financing secured.

The company reiterated its 5–7% annualized earnings growth target through 2028, supported by $38 billion in infrastructure investments and strategic transmission projects. Management stressed the need for state-level policy certainty to address supply-demand imbalances and rising energy costs, advocating for hybrid models combining regulated generation and competitive markets. Despite near-term challenges, Exelon remains focused on balancing affordability, reliability, and long-term resilience.

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