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Exelon — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2026 was $0.70 per share, a decrease from $0.86 per share in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the third quarter of 2026 were $0.87 per share, an increase from $0.86 per share in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Consolidated operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2026, were $7,319 million, compared to $6,705 million in the same period in 2025.
    • Consolidated net income attributable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $2,044 million, down from $2,174 million in 2025.
    • Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, were $2.20 per share, compared to $2.17 per share in 2025.
    • Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, were $5,404 million, up from $5,010 million in 2025.
    • Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, were $6,799 million, compared to $6,095 million in 2025.
    • Total assets as of September 30, 2026, were $122,237 million, compared to $116,570 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total liabilities as of September 30, 2026, were $92,105 million, compared to $87,772 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2026, was $30,132 million, compared to $28,798 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Long-term debt as of September 30, 2026, was $50,791 million, compared to $47,413 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Full year 2026 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range narrowed to $2.85-$2.91 per share.
    • Affirmed operating EPS compounded annual growth near the top end of 5-7% from 2025 to 2029.
    • Management indicated continued advancement of transmission and storage solutions to support growth and affordability.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • ComEd: GAAP net income increased to $406 million (from $373 million in 2025); Adjusted operating earnings increased to $412 million (from $373 million in 2025), driven by higher distribution and transmission rate base and higher AFUDC.
    • PECO: GAAP net income decreased to $165 million (from $250 million in 2025); Adjusted operating earnings decreased to $167 million (from $250 million in 2025), primarily due to higher storm costs and the absence of extraordinary storm cost deferrals recognized in 2025.
    • BGE: GAAP net income increased to $90 million (from $82 million in 2025); Adjusted operating earnings increased to $119 million (from $82 million in 2025), driven by approved distribution rates and decreased contracting costs.
    • PHI: GAAP net income decreased to $187 million (from $291 million in 2025); Adjusted operating earnings increased to $320 million (from $290 million in 2025), driven by approved distribution rates, partially offset by increased storm costs and depreciation.
    • Exelon's utilities now rank 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th in the nation for reliability.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Exelon serves almost 11 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities.
    • Customer rates remained below the national average during the reporting period.
    • The company maintained top quartile reliability across its utilities, avoiding outage costs through disciplined investment.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Storm costs impacted PECO and PHI earnings, including the absence of extraordinary storm cost deferrals in 2025.
    • Higher income taxes and contracting costs affected PECO and PHI results.
    • Forward-looking statements highlight risks including unfavorable legislative/regulatory actions, environmental liabilities, extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, and capital market instability.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Calvin Butler stated that third-quarter results reflect disciplined investment and consistent performance, preventing outages during severe summer weather.
    • CFO Rob Kleczynski noted that investments in the grid continue to deliver for customers and affirmed the earnings growth guidance.
    • Management emphasized the "Exelon Promise" to keep bills low through long-term solutions like battery storage and utility-generated power.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share on common stock, payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 4, 2026.
    • Final orders were issued in the Pepco Maryland base rate case and Maryland Lessons Learned.
    • PECO issued $750 million of First Mortgage Bonds (5.00% Series due September 1, 2031) on August 10, 2026, to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
    • DPL issued $75 million of First Mortgage Bonds (5.00% Series due September 16, 2036) on September 16, 2026, to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
    • Pepco's annual electric distribution base rates increased by $51 million effective August 10, 2026, reflecting an ROE of 9.40%.
    • ComEd's distribution earnings are decoupled from actual weather or customer usage patterns.
    • BGE's distribution earnings are decoupled from actual weather or customer usage patterns.
    • PHI's distribution earnings related to Pepco Maryland, DPL Maryland, Pepco District of Columbia, and ACE are decoupled from actual weather or customer usage patterns.
Company
PEPCO HOLDINGS INC
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric