IDACORP (IDA) News Today

IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA) shares were higher as investors responded to a strong second-quarter earnings report and an increase in the lower end of the company’s 2026 earnings outlook. The main positives were improved operating results, customer growth and supportive analyst commentary, although the quarter’s revenue miss and an “equal weight” rating limited the upside.

• Positive Sentiment: IDACORP reported second-quarter net income of $102.6 million, or $1.79 per diluted share, up from $95.8 million, or $1.76 per share, a year earlier. EPS exceeded consensus estimates, supported by customer growth, rate changes and revenue from large contract customers. IDACORP Second-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised the lower end of its 2026 EPS guidance to $6.30-$6.45 from $6.25-$6.45. Management cited ongoing customer growth, rate changes and the addition of 250 megawatts of battery capacity, while assuming normal weather and limited additional tax credits. IDACORP Raises 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $155 from $154, indicating potential upside from recent trading levels, though it maintained an “equal weight” rating. Wells Fargo IDACORP Price Target Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue increased year over year but came in at $469.8 million, below the approximately $511.9 million analyst forecast. This creates a counterpoint to the EPS beat, particularly for investors focused on utility revenue growth. IDACORP Q2 Earnings and Revenue Results
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity shows several company executives selling shares and no reported insider purchases over the past six months. While these transactions may be routine, they could modestly weigh on sentiment.