Where it trades today
trading 49% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Rate sensitivity and regulatory visibility matter because the market tends to reward predictable cash generation here.
- ED is valued near its sector range at 17.3x earnings versus 16.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- ED carries a beta of 0.26, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus NEE, DUK, SO matters here because leadership inside utilities rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- ED is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in ED.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as NEE, DUK, SO start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for ED come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Utilities so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as NEE, DUK, SO.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for ED. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as NEE, DUK, SO.
What Consolidated Edison does
Consolidated Edison, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated electric, gas, and steam delivery businesses in the United States. The company offers electric services to approximately 3.7 million customers in New York City and Westchester County; gas to approximately 1.1 million customers in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens, and Westchester County; and steam to approximately 1,490 customers in parts of Manhattan. It also supplies electricity to approximately 0.3 million customers in southeastern New York and northern New Jersey; and gas to approximately 0.1 million customers in southeastern New York. In addition, the company operates 552 circuit miles of transmission…
Employees
15,407
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Headquarters
New York, United States
What analysts expect
ED carries a hold consensus from 16 analysts, with an average price target of $110.28 versus $105.43 today (+4.6%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
ED generated $17.69B in trailing revenue (13.2% year over year), with a 12.5% net margin, and -$844.88M of free cash flow, against $26.85B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16.92B | $9.01B | $3.00B | $2.02B | $5.66 | $36.00M |
| 2024 | $15.26B | $8.17B | $2.73B | $1.82B | $5.26 | -$1.16B |
| 2023 | $14.66B | $7.41B | $2.33B | $2.52B | $7.25 | -$2.34B |
| 2022 | $15.67B | $7.68B | $2.62B | $1.66B | $4.68 | -$233.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in utilities
Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.
The companies it competes with
ED beside the utilities names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Consolidated Edison trades at $105.43, 9.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.26, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is ED a good buy right now?
Consolidated Edison trades at 17.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 15.0% volatility.
Does ED pay dividends?
Yes, Consolidated Edison offers a dividend yield of 3.28%. That is roughly $3.46 per share a year.
How volatile is ED?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 15.0% and beta of 0.26, ED is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for ED?
The average analyst price target for Consolidated Edison (ED) is $110.28 based on 16 analyst estimates, about 4.6% above the current price of $105.43. The published range runs from $94.00 to $130.00.
How much revenue does ED generate?
Consolidated Edison reported $17.69B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 13.2% year over year. Net margin sits at 12.5%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.