NASDAQ:EXC Exelon (EXC) Stock Forecast, Price & News $36.61 -1.18 (-3.12%) (As of 10/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.28▼$37.6550-Day Range$36.61▼$41.8452-Week Range$35.19▼$44.37Volume9.03 million shsAverage Volume4.84 million shsMarket Capitalization$36.44 billionP/E Ratio17.27Dividend Yield3.93%Price Target$44.20 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Exelon MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.7% Upside$44.20 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.48% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.12Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.23%From $2.35 to $2.52 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.55 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector45th out of 87 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry12th out of 18 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingExelon has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $44.20, Exelon has a forecasted upside of 20.7% from its current price of $36.61.Amount of Analyst CoverageExelon has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.48% of the outstanding shares of Exelon have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverExelon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Exelon has recently increased by 6.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipExelon is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.81%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthExelon has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Exelon is 67.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Exelon will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that Exelon will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreExelon has received a 36.81% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Electricity produced with nuclear fuels", "Electricity transmission and distribution services", and "Electricity produced with fossil fuels" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Exelon is -0.52. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentExelon has a news sentiment score of 0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.42 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Exelon this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for EXC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -77% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows12 people have added Exelon to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Exelon insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.18% of the stock of Exelon is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.38% of the stock of Exelon is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Exelon are expected to grow by 7.23% in the coming year, from $2.35 to $2.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Exelon is 17.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 113.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Exelon is 17.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 86.54.Price to Earnings Growth RatioExelon has a PEG Ratio of 2.55. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioExelon has a P/B Ratio of 1.47. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC) StockExelon Corporation, a utility services holding company, engages in the energy distribution and transmission businesses in the United States and Canada. 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 also offers support services, including legal, human resources, information technology, supply management, financial, engineering, customer operations, distribution and transmission planning, asset management, system operations, and power procurement services. It serves distribution utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and financial institutions, as well as commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers. Exelon Corporation was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.Read More EXC Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EXC Stock News HeadlinesOctober 2, 2023 | finanznachrichten.dePepco and Exelon's Racial Equity Capital Fund Invests Nearly $3 Million in Minority-Owned Small Businesses in the District and MarylandOctober 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comComEd Encouraging 75 Latino Students to Pursue Careers in STEM During ComEd STEM LabsOctober 3, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. October 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comExelon Co. (NASDAQ:EXC) to Post Q4 2023 Earnings of $0.51 Per Share, Zacks Research ForecastsSeptember 29, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comExelon To Pay More Than $46 Mln Penalty To Settle SEC Fraud ChargesSeptember 28, 2023 | msn.comExelon to pay $46.2M penalty to settle SEC fraud chargesSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-US SEC hits Exelon with penalty for fraud, sues former execSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comComEd Reminds Customers of Bill-Assistance Options During the LIHEAP Application PeriodOctober 3, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. September 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comExelon (NASDAQ:EXC) Price Target Raised to $45.00September 21, 2023 | marketwatch.comExelon Corp. stock falls Thursday, still outperforms marketSeptember 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPOR or EXC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?September 20, 2023 | marketwatch.comExelon Corp. stock falls Wednesday, still outperforms marketSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com26 Diverse Suppliers to Graduate ComEd Energy Efficiency Service Provider Incubator ProgramSeptember 14, 2023 | msn.comConstellation Energy inks nuclear deal with Exelon's ComEd; shares hit record highSeptember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comComEd, League of Chicago Theatres Award 17 Arts Organizations More than $200,000 in GrantsSeptember 7, 2023 | msn.comRBC Capital Maintains Exelon (EXC) Sector Perform RecommendationSeptember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comExelon Corp (EXC): A Deep Dive into Its Performance PotentialSeptember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDavid R. Perez Promoted to ComEd Chief Operating OfficerSeptember 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhere Exelon Stands With AnalystsSeptember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Exelon (EXC) Down 0.9% Since Last Earnings Report?August 31, 2023 | msn.comExelon: Steady EPS Growth, Strong Yield Make It A BuyAugust 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comExelon (EXC) to Gain From Cost Management & $31B InvestmentAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEONGY or EXC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?August 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCustomers Save More than $8 Billion on Energy Bills Through Award-Winning ComEd Energy Efficiency ProgramAugust 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comExelon Crews and Equipment Headed to Florida to Assist With Power Restoration Following Hurricane IdaliaAugust 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comComEd Goats Celebrate a Successful Summer with a Chicago Stay-CationSee More Headlines Receive EXC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Exelon and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address EXC Company Calendar Last Earnings8/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 9/8 Dividend8/14/2023Dividend Payable9/08/2023Today10/03/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/02/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryN/A SectorUtilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:EXC CUSIPN/A CIK1109357 Webwww.exeloncorp.com Phone(800) 483-3220Fax312-394-8941Employees19,063Year Founded2000Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$44.20 High Stock Price Forecast$46.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$39.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+20.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.12 Trailing P/E Ratio17.27 Forward P/E Ratio15.58 P/E Growth2.55Net Income$2.17 billion Net Margins10.66% Pretax Margin12.13% Return on Equity9.20% Return on Assets2.38% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.59 Current Ratio0.95 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.08 billion Price / Sales1.91 Cash Flow$5.62 per share Price / Cash Flow6.51 Book Value$24.90 per share Price / Book1.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares995,220,000Free Float993,428,000Market Cap$36.44 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.63 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Calvin Butler Jr. (Age 53)CEO, Pres & Director Comp: $2.66MMs. Jeanne M. Jones (Age 43)Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $980.83kMr. David Andrew Glockner (Age 62)Exec. VP of Compliance, Audit & Risk Comp: $1.27MMs. Gayle E. Littleton (Age 50)Exec. VP & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $2.19MMr. Gil C. Quiniones (Age 56)Chief Exec. Officer of Commonwealth Edison Company Comp: $1.44MMr. Douglas J. BrownChief Investment Officer & Sr. VPMr. Robert A. Kleczynski (Age 54)Sr. VP, Corp. Controller & Principal Accounting Officer Mr. David M. Velazquez (Age 63)Exec. VP of Utility Operations & Technology Mr. Andrew C. PlengeVP of Investor RelationsMr. David C. BrownSr. VP of Federal Gov. Affairs & Public PolicyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPG&ENYSE:PCGXcel EnergyNASDAQ:XELConsolidated EdisonNYSE:EDPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGWEC Energy GroupNYSE:WECView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsST Germain D J Co. Inc.Bought 1,272 shares on 9/7/2023Ownership: 0.000%Westshore Wealth LLCSold 2,243 shares on 9/5/2023Ownership: 0.001%Alberta Investment Management CorpBought 117,500 shares on 8/24/2023Ownership: 0.024%Wolverine Trading LLCSold 11,000 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Asset Dedication LLCBought 3,491 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.003%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EXC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Exelon stock right now? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Exelon in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EXC shares. View EXC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Exelon's stock price forecast for 2023? 10 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Exelon's shares. Their EXC share price forecasts range from $39.00 to $46.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $44.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EXC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EXC shares performed in 2023? Exelon's stock was trading at $43.23 at the start of the year. Since then, EXC stock has decreased by 15.3% and is now trading at $36.61. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Exelon? Exelon saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 14,700,000 shares, an increase of 6.3% from the August 31st total of 13,830,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 5,100,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.9 days. View Exelon's Short Interest. When is Exelon's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023. View our EXC earnings forecast. How were Exelon's earnings last quarter? Exelon Co. (NASDAQ:EXC) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.01. The company earned $4.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.22 billion. Exelon had a net margin of 10.66% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.20%. Exelon's revenue was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.44 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Exelon pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Exelon? Exelon announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 25th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.36 per share on Friday, September 8th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.93%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 14th. Read our dividend analysis for EXC. What ETFs hold Exelon's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC) stock in their portfolio include Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), Hennessy Stance ESG Large Cap ETF (STNC), Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (UTSL), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU). Is Exelon a good dividend stock? Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC) pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.81%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 67.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EXC will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for EXC. What guidance has Exelon issued on next quarter's earnings? Exelon issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.30-$2.42 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.36. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of Exelon own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Exelon investors own include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), NextEra Energy (NEE), TFI International (TFII), Enbridge (ENB), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Lockheed Martin (LMT), AbbVie (ABBV), Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and Broadcom (AVGO). What is Exelon's stock symbol? Exelon trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC." How do I buy shares of Exelon? Shares of EXC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Exelon's stock price today? One share of EXC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.61. How much money does Exelon make? Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC) has a market capitalization of $36.44 billion and generates $19.08 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $2.17 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.12 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Exelon have? The company employs 19,063 workers across the globe. How can I contact Exelon? Exelon's mailing address is 10 South Dearborn Street P.O. Box 805379, CHICAGO IL, 60680. The official website for the company is www.exeloncorp.com. 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