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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$298.96 +13.91 (+4.88%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Constellation Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
17

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Constellation Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CEG.

Consensus Price Target

$352.90
18.04% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Constellation Energy, the average price target is $352.90. The highest price target for CEG is $441.00, while the lowest price target for CEG is $277.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.04% from the current price of $298.96.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CEG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$352.90$359.82$377.40$330.06
Forecasted Upside18.04% Upside33.32% Upside50.60% Upside9.44% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CEG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CEG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Constellation Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeConstellation EnergyUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.36
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.04% Upside62.80% Upside14.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/21/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
David Arcaro
David Arcaro
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$366.00 ➝ $364.00+32.67%
8/19/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
8/19/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform$374.00+37.99%
8/11/2026Lower TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $325.00+20.18%
8/7/2026Set Target$379.00+43.05%
7/28/2026Lower TargetBuy$388.00 ➝ $380.00+46.21%
7/28/2026Lower TargetOverweight$358.00 ➝ $324.00+20.00%
7/27/2026Lower TargetOverweight$384.00 ➝ $362.00+31.95%
7/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$381.00 ➝ $368.00+32.38%
7/1/2026Lower TargetNeutral$348.00 ➝ $297.00+25.95%
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6/18/2026Initiated CoverageBuyNeutral$305.00+14.16%
6/16/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$296.00+10.45%
6/2/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$392.00 ➝ $374.00+40.58%
5/12/2026Boost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $310.00+3.44%
5/1/2026Lower Target$400.00 ➝ $386.00+25.40%
4/30/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$352.00+15.16%
4/29/2026Lower TargetOutperform$481.00 ➝ $441.00+47.37%
4/24/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform$380.00+28.72%
4/1/2026Lower TargetOverweight$417.00 ➝ $321.00+14.95%
3/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$407.00 ➝ $401.00+31.80%
1/30/2026Lower TargetHold$350.00 ➝ $277.00-1.31%
10/22/2025 Boost TargetOutperform$383.00 ➝ $395.00+12.84%
8/20/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$462.00+45.64%
10/3/2024 Boost TargetSector Perform$214.00 ➝ $272.00-2.00%
9/27/2024DowngradeStrong-BuyHold

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Should I Buy Constellation Energy Stock? CEG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, September 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Constellation Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Constellation Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Constellation Energy Co.:

  • Constellation Energy Co. has secured a historic 15-year power purchase agreement with Walmart to supply 176 MW of clean electricity from the Dresden Clean Energy Center, a deal that expands the company's customer base beyond tech giants into mainstream retail logistics and provides long-term revenue visibility.
  • The company recently reported a 33% year-over-year increase in adjusted operating earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by the acquisition of Calpine which added significant power generation capacity and boosted overall earnings performance.
  • With the stock currently trading at $298.96, analysts such as Scotiabank have lifted their fiscal year 2026 earnings per share estimates to $12.20, suggesting that the current valuation may still be discounted relative to the company's improving cash flows and earnings potential.
  • Regulatory shifts are favoring the sector, as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's mandate now includes actively facilitating new nuclear capacity rather than just restricting it, which could shorten approval timelines and accelerate the development of new projects that Constellation Energy Co. is positioned to lead.
  • Short interest in the stock has decreased month-over-month, with the latest data showing a drop in shares shorted, indicating that fewer investors are betting against the company and that sentiment may be stabilizing after recent volatility.

Constellation Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Constellation Energy Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.14, which is a premium valuation that may not be fully supported by current earnings, especially as the company faces margin pressures despite its recent guidance raise.
  • Constellation Energy Co. has underperformed the Dow over the past year, and the stock is currently trading more than 51% below its 52-week high of $412.70, reflecting significant recent losses for investors who bought at higher levels.
  • The company's beta of 1.10 indicates that its stock is slightly more volatile than the overall market, meaning investors may experience larger price swings in both directions compared to the broader index.
  • While the company has raised guidance, the broader nuclear sector has seen a pullback as initial enthusiasm for AI-driven power demand fades, and the long timelines for new reactor construction mean that some of the projected growth may not materialize in the near term.
  • The dividend yield of 0.59% is relatively low for a utility stock, offering limited income to investors who are seeking regular cash flow from their holdings while waiting for capital appreciation.

CEG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Constellation Energy is $352.90, with a high forecast of $441.00 and a low forecast of $277.00.

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Constellation Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CEG shares.

According to analysts, Constellation Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 18.04% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Constellation Energy's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Constellation Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Constellation Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CEG compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Constellation Energy analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/21/2026.
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