- CenterPoint Energy conducts full-scale emergency exercise in preparation for 2026 hurricane season
May 14, 2026 · prnewswire.com
Emergency exercise, building on CenterPoint's year-round emergency preparedness activities and drills, simulated a response to a major hurricane to strengthen future preparedness, coordination with local emergency agencies and first responders, as well as public and customer communications HOUSTON, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen its overall emergency preparedness and response efforts, CenterPoint Energy conducted its annual full-scale emergency response exercise in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. The emergency exercise, held at CenterPoint's Emergency Operations Center, simulated a Category 3 hurricane impacting the Greater Houston area and included more than 400 members of CenterPoint teams – from Electric and Gas Operations, Emergency Planning & Response, Customer, Communications and others – executing the company's emergency response plan.
- CENTERPOINT ENERGY CONDUCTS FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY EXERCISE IN PREPARATION FOR 2026 HURRICANE SEASON
May 14, 2026
EMERGENCY EXERCISE, BUILDING ON CENTERPOINT'S YEAR-ROUND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES AND DRILLS, SIMULATED A RESPONSE TO A MAJOR HURRICANE TO STRENGTHEN FUTURE PREPAREDNESS, COORDINATION WITH LOCAL EMERGENCY AGENCIES AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AS WELL AS PUBLIC AND CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS HOUSTON, MAY 14, 2026 /PRNEWSWIRE/ -- TODAY, AS PART OF AN ONGOING EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN ITS OVERALL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE EFFORTS, CENTERPOINT ENERGY CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE IN PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING HURRICANE SEASON. THE EMERGENCY EXERCISE, HELD AT CENTERPOINT'S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER, SIMULATED A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE IMPACTING THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA AND INCLUDED MORE THAN 400 MEMBERS OF CENTERPOINT TEAMS – FROM ELECTRIC AND GAS OPERATIONS, EMERGENCY PLANNING & RESPONSE, CUSTOMER, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHERS – EXECUTING THE COMPANY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN.
- Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting CenterPoint Energy Stock Will Climb or Sink?
May 9, 2026
Houston, Texas-based CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) provides a comprehensive suite of energy delivery services and infrastructure solutions. Valued at a market cap of $27.6 billion, the company also provides value-added energy management tools like smart thermostats and bill credit programs for grid reliability.
This utility company has underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of CNP have gained 10.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 30.4%. However, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 9.4%, outpacing SPX’s 7.9% rise.
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On Apr. 23, shares of CNP surged 2.5% despite posting weaker-than-expected Q1 results. The company posted adjusted EPS of $0.56, up 5.7% year-over-year but below analyst estimates of $0.58. The earnings growth was mainly supported by contributions from business growth and regulatory recovery, which added $0.11 per share compared to the prior-year quarter. However, these gains were partly offset by a $0.02 per share impact from unfavorable weather and usage trends, along with $0.04 per share in higher interest expenses. In addition, a $0.03 unfavorable variance was largely tied to the divestiture of its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas LDC businesses following the completion of the sale in Q1 2025.
For the current fiscal year, ending in December, analysts expect CNP’s EPS to grow 8.5% year over year to $1.91. The company’s earnings surprise history is disappointing. It missed the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters, while surpassing on another occasion.
Among the 18 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy,” which is based on nine “Strong Buy” and nine “Hold” ratings.www.barchart.com
The configuration is slightly more bullish than a month ago, with eight analysts suggesting a "Strong Buy” rating.
On May 4, Evercore Inc. (EVR) maintained an “In Line” rating on CNP and raised its price target to $45, indicating a 7.9% potential upside from the current levels.
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The mean price target of $46.38 suggests an 11.2% premium to its current price levels, while its Street-high price target of $50 implies a 19.8% potential upside.
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- PPL Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
May 8, 2026
PPL Corporation PPL reported first-quarter 2026 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 63 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents by 4.1%. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported earnings of 60 cents.
On a GAAP basis, PPL recorded EPS of 60 cents compared with 56 cents in the year-ago quarter. The difference in GAAP and operating EPS in the first quarter was due to the impacts of 3 cents from special items.
PPL’s Revenues
Total revenues of $2.77 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.62 billion by 5.9%. The top line also increased 10.8% from the year-ago figure of $2.5 billion.
PPL Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Highlights of PPL’s Q1 Release
In the first quarter, the company sold 18,268 gigawatt hours of electricity to its customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 0.6%.
Total operating expenses were $2.03 billion, up 11.1% from the year-ago quarter’s $1.83 billion. This was due to a decrease in energy purchases.
Operating income totaled $745 million, up 9.9% from the year-ago figure of $678 million.
Interest expenses amounted to $224 million, up 17.9% from $190 million in the corresponding period of 2025.
PPL’s Segmental Updates
Pennsylvania Regulated: Adjusted EPS was 25 cents, which came in line with the year-ago figure.
Kentucky Regulated: Adjusted EPS was 33 cents compared with 30 cents in the year-ago quarter. The year-over-year increase in earnings was driven by higher income from retail rates that became effective on Jan. 1, 2026.
Rhode Island Regulated: Adjusted EPS was 10 cents, similar to the year-ago figure.
Corporate and Other: The segment incurred a loss of 5 cents per share, which came in line with the year-ago figure.
PPL’s Financial Position
As of March 31, 2026, PPL had cash and cash equivalents of $1.24 billion compared with $1.07 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
The long-term debt was $19.02 billion as of March 31, 2026 compared with $17.99 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Net cash provided by operating activities in the first three months of 2026 was $557 million compared with $513 million in the year-ago period.
PPL’s Guidance
PPL expects 2026 earnings to be in the range of $1.90-$1.98 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $1.95, higher than the midpoint of the company’s guided range. PPL expects a long-term annual earnings growth rate of 6-8% through 2029.
The company expects its guidance for planned infrastructure investments to be $23 billion for 2026-2029.
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PPL’s Zacks Rank
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Recent Releases
Evergy, Inc. EVRG reported first-quarter 2026 operating EPS of 69 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents by 9.5%. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported earnings of 55 cents.
Quarterly revenues totaled $1.44 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 billion by 2.2%. In the year-ago quarter, the company posted revenues of $1.37 billion.
Edison International EIX reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.42 per share, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 by 7.6%. The bottom line also increased 3.6% from $1.37 in the year-ago quarter.
Edison International's first-quarter operating revenues totaled $4.1 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 billion by 2.8%. The top line also increased 7.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $3.81 billion.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CNP reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents by 3.8%. However, the bottom line increased 5.7% from 53 cents in the year-ago quarter.
CNP generated revenues of $2.98 billion, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04 billion by 1.4%. However, the top line improved 2% from the year-ago reported figure of $2.92 billion.
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- Evergy's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
May 7, 2026
Evergy, Inc. EVRG reported first-quarter 2026 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 69 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents by 9.5%. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported earnings of 55 cents.
EVRG’s Total Revenues
Quarterly revenues totaled $1.44 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 billion by 2.2%. In the year-ago quarter, the company posted revenues of $1.37 billion.
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Highlights of EVRG’s Earnings Release
Fuel and purchased power totaled $360 billion for the year, up 1.3% from last year’s $355.3 billion.
Operating and maintenance expenses for the year amounted to $243.2 million, up 4.8% from last year’s $232 million.
Interest expenses totaled $174.5 million, up 14.4% year over year.
EVRG’s Financial Update
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026 totaled $18.4 million compared with $19.8 million as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Long-term debt as of March 31, 2026 was $13.15 billion compared with $13.04 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Cash provided by operating activities in the first three months of 2026 was $362.5 million compared with $449.6 million in the year-ago period.
EVRG’s Guidance
Evergy reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $4.14-$4.34. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $4.25, which is higher than the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
The company expects its adjusted EPS annual growth target of 6-8% through 2030.
EVRG’s Zacks Rank
Evergy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Recent Releases
PG&E Corporation PCG reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents by 10.3%. The bottom line also increased 30.3% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 33 cents.
PCG reported first-quarter total revenues of $6.88 billion, up 15% from $5.98 billion registered in the year-ago period. The top line also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.46 billion by 6.6%.
Edison International EIX reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.42 per share, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 by 7.6%. The bottom line also increased 3.6% from $1.37 in the year-ago quarter.
Edison International's first-quarter operating revenues totaled $4.1 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 billion by 2.8%. The top line also increased 7.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $3.81 billion.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CNP reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents by 3.8%. However, the bottom line increased 5.7% from 53 cents in the year-ago quarter.
CNP generated revenues of $2.98 billion, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04 billion by 1.4%. However, the top line improved 2% from the year-ago reported figure of $2.92 billion.
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- New 2-Year Data from Pivotal ApproaCH Trial of TransCon® CNP (Navepegritide) Show Pronounced Gains in Growth Outcomes in Children with Achondroplasia Aged ≥5 Years
May 6, 2026 · globenewswire.com
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today announced new data from a subgroup analysis showing that children with achondroplasia ≥5 years of age at enrollment treated with once-weekly TransCon CNP (navepegritide) in its pivotal ApproaCH Trial demonstrated significantly greater annualized growth velocity (AGV) compared to placebo at Week 52, and sustained these growth improvements through up to two years of treatment. The safety profile for this subgroup through up to two years of treatment was similar to the overall population, with a low rate of injection site reactions (ISRs, all mild), no symptomatic hypotension, and no acceleration of bone age. The data follow previously reported Week 104 results showing consistent improvements in growth and body proportionality in the overall population, and expand on data recently presented by M. Jennifer Abuzzahab, M.D. during PES 2026, the annual meeting of the Pediatric Endocrine Society.
- NEW 2-YEAR DATA FROM PIVOTAL APPROACH TRIAL OF TRANSCON® CNP (NAVEPEGRITIDE) SHOW PRONOUNCED GAINS IN GROWTH OUTCOMES IN CHILDREN WITH ACHONDROPLASIA AGED ≥5 YEARS
May 6, 2026
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, MAY 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASCENDIS PHARMA A/S (NASDAQ: ASND) TODAY ANNOUNCED NEW DATA FROM A SUBGROUP ANALYSIS SHOWING THAT CHILDREN WITH ACHONDROPLASIA ≥5 YEARS OF AGE AT ENROLLMENT TREATED WITH ONCE-WEEKLY TRANSCON CNP (NAVEPEGRITIDE) IN ITS PIVOTAL APPROACH TRIAL DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER ANNUALIZED GROWTH VELOCITY (AGV) COMPARED TO PLACEBO AT WEEK 52, AND SUSTAINED THESE GROWTH IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH UP TO TWO YEARS OF TREATMENT. THE SAFETY PROFILE FOR THIS SUBGROUP THROUGH UP TO TWO YEARS OF TREATMENT WAS SIMILAR TO THE OVERALL POPULATION, WITH A LOW RATE OF INJECTION SITE REACTIONS (ISRS, ALL MILD), NO SYMPTOMATIC HYPOTENSION, AND NO ACCELERATION OF BONE AGE. THE DATA FOLLOW PREVIOUSLY REPORTED WEEK 104 RESULTS SHOWING CONSISTENT IMPROVEMENTS IN GROWTH AND BODY PROPORTIONALITY IN THE OVERALL POPULATION, AND EXPAND ON DATA RECENTLY PRESENTED BY M. JENNIFER ABUZZAHAB, M.D. DURING PES 2026, THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE SOCIETY.
- Ameren Q1 Earnings Outpace Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
May 6, 2026
Ameren Corporation AEE reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.28 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 by 9.9%. The bottom line increased 19.6% from the year-ago quarter’s recorded figure.
The quarterly results reflected earnings on infrastructure investments to improve system reliability, resilience, and service quality for its Ameren Missouri and Illinois electric and natural gas customers.
AEE’s Revenues
Total revenues were $2.18 billion, up 3.8% year over year. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24 billion by 2.9%.
Ameren Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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AEE: Highlights of the Release
Ameren’s total electricity sales volumes decreased 4.2% to 17,052 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) compared with 17,808 million kWh in the year-ago period. Gas volumes declined 5.4% year over year to 70 million dekatherms.
Total operating expenses were $1.64 billion, down 1.4% year over year.
The company’s interest expenses in the first quarter totaled $204 million compared with the prior-year quarter’s $175 million.
AEE’s Segmental Results
The Ameren Missouri segment reported adjusted earnings of $76 million compared with $42 million a year ago. The year-over-year increase was driven by earnings from higher infrastructure investments, including those incorporated into electric and natural gas service rates that became effective on June 1, 2025, and Sept. 1, 2025, respectively.
The Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution segment reported adjusted earnings of $66 million compared with $63 million in the year-ago quarter.
The Ameren Illinois Natural Gas segment reported adjusted earnings of $122 million compared with $108 million in the prior-year quarter.
The Ameren Transmission segment reported adjusted earnings of $98 million compared with $89 million in the year-ago quarter.
AEE’s Financial Condition
Ameren reported cash and cash equivalents of $13 million as of March 31, 2026, which remained unchanged sequentially.
As of March 31, 2026, the long-term debt totaled $19 billion compared with $18.21 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Net cash flows from operating activities in the first three months of 2026 were $421 million compared with $431 million in 2025.
AEE’s Guidance
Ameren has reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance. It expects to generate earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $5.25-$5.45. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.32, which is lower that the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
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AEE’s Zacks Rank
Ameren currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Recent Utility Releases
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CNP reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents by 3.8%. However, the bottom line increased 5.7% from 53 cents in the year-ago quarter.
CNP generated revenues of $2.98 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04 billion by 1.4%. The top line improved 2% from the year-ago reported figure of $2.92 billion.
CMS Energy Corporation CMS reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.13 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus
Estimate of $1.11 by 1.8%. The bottom line also increased 10.8% from $1.02 in the prior-year quarter.
CMS’ operating revenues totaled $2.73 billion, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.53 billion by 8.1%. The top line increased 11.6% from $2.45 billion in the prior-year quarter.
Edison International EIX posted quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 by 7.6%. The bottom line increased 3.7% from $1.37 in the year-ago quarter.
Edison International's first-quarter operating revenues totaled $4.1 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 billion by 2.8%. The top line increased 7.6% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $3.81 billion.
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- NRG Energy Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
May 6, 2026
NRG Energy, Inc. NRG reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.48 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 by 16.9%. The bottom line decreased 43.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of NRG Energy
Total revenues were $10.26 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.11 billion by 44.2%. The top line also increased 19.5% from the prior-year quarter’s level of $8.59 billion.
NRG Energy, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Highlights of NRG’s Q1 Earnings Release
The company recorded adjusted EBITDA of $1.08 billion in the first quarter, down 4.1% from $1.13 billion registered a year ago.
Total operating costs and expenses were $9.93 billion, up 33.4% from $7.44 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Operating income in the first quarter totaled $0.33 billion compared with $1.13 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Through April 30, 2026, NRG completed $817 million in share repurchases and distributed $102 million in common stock dividends. In 2026, the company plans to return $1 billion through share repurchases and common stock dividends of around $407 million.
NRG’s Financial Highlights
As of March 31, 2026, NRG had cash and cash equivalents worth $0.18 billion compared with $4.71 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
As of March 31, 2026, long-term debt and finance leases amounted to $19.78 billion compared with $16.41 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Cash used in operating activities in the first three months of 2026 totaled $169 million against the cash provided by operating activities of $855 million in the year-ago quarter.
Capital expenditures amounted to $317 million in the first three months of 2026 compared with $217 million in the year-ago quarter.
NRG’s Guidance
NRG Energy expects its 2026 adjusted net income to be in the range of $1.685-$2.115 billion.
The company expects its 2026 adjusted EPS to be in the range of $7.90-$9.90. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $9.05, which is higher than the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
Free Cash Flow before Growth for 2026 is anticipated to be in the range of $2.8-$3.3 billion.
NRG expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA in the band of $5.325-$5.825 billion.
NRG’s Zacks Rank
NRG Energy has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Recent Releases
Edison International EIX reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.42 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 by 7.6%. The bottom line also increased 3.6% from $1.37 in the year-ago quarter.
Edison International's first-quarter operating revenues totaled $4.1 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 billion by 2.8%. The top line also increased 7.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $3.81 billion.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CNP reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents by 3.8%. However, the bottom line increased 5.7% from 53 cents in the year-ago quarter.
CNP generated revenues of $2.98 billion, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04 billion by 1.4%. However, the top line improved 2% from the year-ago reported figure of $2.92 billion.
PG&E Corporation PCG reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents by 10.3%. The bottom line also increased 30.3% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 33 cents.
PCG reported first-quarter total revenues of $6.88 billion, up 15% from $5.98 billion registered in the year-ago period. The top line also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.46 billion by 6.6%.
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- American Electric's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
May 5, 2026
American Electric Power Company, Inc. AEP reported first-quarter 2026 operating earnings of $1.64 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55 by 5.8%. Operating earnings increased 6.5% from $1.54 in the year-ago quarter.
On a GAAP basis, AEP posted earnings of $1.61 per share, up from $1.50 a year ago.
American Electric Total Revenues
AEP generated total revenues of $6.02 billion, up 10.2% from $5.46 billion in the prior-year quarter. The top line also came in ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.68 billion by 6.0%.
The company’s quarter reflected continued demand growth across its service territory, with management pointing to seven gigawatts of new load agreements signed during the first quarter, largely in Ohio and Texas. AEP also highlighted that its incremental contracted load is expected to expand to 63 gigawatts by 2030, supported by signed agreements with large-load customers.
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AEP’s Segmental Performance
Vertically Integrated Utilities: Operating earnings increased to $464 million from $350 million in the year-ago quarter, supported by stronger underlying utility performance. This segment remained AEP’s largest profit contributor for the period.
Transmission & Distribution Utilities: Operating earnings came in at $237 million, up from $192 million a year ago. The improvement reflected stronger results in the distribution-focused utilities compared with the prior-year base.
AEP Transmission Holdco: Operating earnings totaled $209 million, down from $235 million in first-quarter 2025. Despite its strategic importance, this segment was the primary drag on year-over-year operating earnings growth.
Generation & Marketing: Operating earnings rose to $90 million from $76 million a year earlier. The improvement indicated better performance in the company’s marketing, risk management and related market activities compared with the year-ago quarter.
Corporate and Other: The segment reported an operating loss of $109 million, wider than the $30 million loss posted in the prior-year period. The larger loss meaningfully offset gains elsewhere across the portfolio.
AEP’s 2026 Guidance
American Electric expects to generate earnings in the band of $6.15-$6.45 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $6.33 per share, which lies above the midpoint of the company’s projected range.
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AEP’s Zacks Rank
American Electric currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Recent Utility Releases
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CNP reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents by 3.8%. However, the bottom line increased 5.7% from 53 cents in the year-ago quarter.
CNP generated revenues of $2.98 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04 billion by 1.4%. However, the top line improved 2% from the year-ago reported figure of $2.92 billion.
CMS Energy Corporation CMS reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.13 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 by 1.8%. The bottom line also increased 10.8% from $1.02 in the prior-year quarter.
CMS’ operating revenues totaled $2.73 billion, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.53 billion by 8.1%. The top line also increased 11.6% from $2.45 billion in the prior-year quarter.
Edison International EIX came out with quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 per share by 7.6%. The bottom line also increased 3.7% from $1.37 in the year-ago quarter.
Edison International's first-quarter operating revenues totaled $4.1 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 billion by 2.8%. The top line also increased 7.6% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $3.81 billion.
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