Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Exelon Corporation (EXC) trades at $41.49, down 11.3% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $39.73 to $50.65; the price is 18.1% below that high. It is 36.9% below its all-time high of $65.71, reached in July 2008. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +141.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 9.0% below its 200-day average of $45.60, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 15.3% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 15.3 and a dividend yield of 4.05%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Exelon Corporation (EXC) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/exc
Where it trades today
trading 16% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Exelon Corporation (EXC) is 36.9% below its all-time high of $65.71, reached in July 2008. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +141.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Rate sensitivity and regulatory visibility matter because the market tends to reward predictable cash generation here.
- EXC is valued near its sector range at 15.3x earnings versus 16.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- EXC carries a beta of 0.40, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- EXC remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 18.1% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- EXC 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 recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- 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 EXC 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 EXC. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- 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 Exelon Corporation does
Exelon Corporation, a utility services holding company, engages in the energy distribution and transmission businesses in the United States. The company is involved in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and natural gas; transmission and distribution of electricity; and distribution of natural gas to retail customers. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and public authorities and electric railroads customers. Exelon Corporation was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Employees
20,571
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Headquarters
Chicago, United States
What analysts expect
EXC carries a hold consensus from 17 analysts, with an average price target of $48.53 versus $41.49 today (+17.0%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
EXC generated $25.33B in trailing revenue (9.9% year over year), with a 11.0% net margin, and -$2.69B of free cash flow, against $50.86B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24.26B | $10.41B | $5.14B | $2.77B | $2.71 | -$2.27B |
| 2024 | $23.03B | $9.40B | $4.31B | $2.46B | $2.45 | -$1.53B |
| 2023 | $21.73B | $8.93B | $4.01B | $2.33B | $2.33 | -$2.71B |
| 2022 | $19.08B | $8.03B | $3.32B | $2.17B | $2.18 | -$2.28B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
EXC is in 8 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VYM: 0.18% of the fund, holding #127 of 603.
Famous investors who hold it
EXC is in the latest 13F of 1 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Renaissance Technologies (Founded by Jim Simons) holds the most of it: 0.10% of the portfolio, position #228 of 2,931, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in utilities
Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.
The companies it competes with
EXC beside the utilities names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In a downtrend, below both moving averages.
downtrend- Price is 4.7% below its 50-day average and 9.0% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-09-01 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 44 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $43.09 (+3.9%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is EXC a good investment in 2026?
Exelon Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 15.3, with medium volatility (15.3% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.
What is the risk level of EXC?
Based on 30-day volatility of 15.3%, EXC has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.40 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does EXC pay dividends?
Yes, Exelon Corporation has a dividend yield of 4.05%.
How far is EXC from its all-time high?
Exelon Corporation is 36.9% below its all-time high of $65.71, reached in July 2008. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +141.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold EXC?
8 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Exelon Corporation. The largest weights: VYM (0.18%), QQQM (0.17%), QQQ (0.17%), VTV (0.16%) and VOO (0.07%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to October 1, 2026.
How much of VOO is EXC?
0.07%, as of August 31, 2026: EXC is holding #244 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.68 in Exelon Corporation.
Which famous investors own EXC?
Renaissance Technologies (0.10% of Founded by Jim Simons's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for EXC?
The average analyst price target for Exelon Corporation (EXC) is $48.53 based on 17 analyst estimates, about 17.0% above the current price of $41.49. The published range runs from $41.00 to $58.00.
How much revenue does EXC generate?
Exelon Corporation reported $25.33B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 9.9% year over year. Net margin sits at 11.0%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare EXC with anything
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