Exelon Corporation EXC is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 30, before market open. In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings per share came in line with estimates.
Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.
Key Factors Likely to Influence EXC’s Q3 Results
Exelon’s third-quarter earnings are expected to have benefited from reduced exposure to volumetric risk, as nearly 76% of its distribution revenues have been decoupled.
Gas and electric rate increases implemented across EXC’s service territories in previous quarters are likely to have provided further support. The company may also have benefited from its strong presence in densely populated urban regions and its efforts to maintain customer affordability through innovation and effective cost management.
Economic growth, rising demand from data centers, increasing electrification and electric vehicle adoption, greater renewable energy integration and continued energy efficiency initiatives are expected to have supported Exelon’s quarterly performance.
In July 2026, the company energized two new 345-kilovolt transmission substations, enabling the interconnection of up to 550 megawatts of wind generation. This is expected to enhance grid capacity, support renewable energy integration and expand access to renewable power for customers.
However, several severe storms involving strong winds, tornadoes and heavy rainfall in July and August triggered widespread power outages across Northern Illinois. While the company’s crews restored power to the majority of affected customers, the associated repair and restoration work may have increased operating expenses.
Q3 Expectations for EXC
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 80 cents per share, which implies a year-over-year fall of 7%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $6.87 billion, indicating an increase of 2.4% from the year-ago reported number.
What Our Quantitative Model Predicts for EXC
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Exelon this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here, as you will see below.
Exelon Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Exelon Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Exelon Corporation price-eps-surprise | Exelon Corporation Quote
Earnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is -2.26%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Currently, Exelon carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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