Constellation Energy Corporation generates and sells electricity in the United States. It operates through five segments: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New York, ERCOT, and Other Power Regions. The company sells natural gas, energy-related products, and sustainable solutions. It has approximately 33,094 megawatts of generating capacity consisting of nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, and hydroelectric assets. It serves distribution utilities; municipalities; cooperatives; and commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Constellation Energy Corporation

Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Carrier Global Corp (Symbol: CARR), where a total of 80,461 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 8.0 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 210.5% of CARR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 3.8 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $75 strike put option expiring December 19, 2025, with 15,007 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares of CARR. Below is a chart showing CARR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $75 strike highlighted in orange:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (Symbol: TMO) saw options trading volume of 28,971 contracts, representing approximately 2.9 million underlying shares or approximately 105.1% of TMO's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.8 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $510 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 4,902 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 490,200 underlying shares of TMO. Below is a chart showing TMO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $510 strike highlighted in orange:
And Constellation Energy Corp (Symbol: CEG) saw options trading volume of 23,951 contracts, representing approximately 2.4 million underlying shares or approximately 104.6% of CEG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $400 strike call option expiring August 08, 2025, with 3,790 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 379,000 underlying shares of CEG. Below is a chart showing CEG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $400 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: CARR, TMO, CEG

In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Constellation Energy topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 6.6%. Year to date, Constellation Energy registers a 51.4% gain.
And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is Texas Instruments, trading down 12.1%. Texas Instruments is showing a gain of 0.8% looking at the year to date performance.
Two other components making moves today are Microchip Technology, trading down 8.9%, and Baker Hughes, trading up 4.4% on the day.
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: TXN, CEG

$1,340,000 of CONSTELLATION ENERGY GENERATION LLC lobbying was just disclosed, from Q2 of 2025, in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing.
This included lobbying on issues like:
"David Brown (House/Senate/White House/Department of Energy) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act House Energy and Water appropriations FY 2026 Senate Energy and Water appropriations FY 2026 David Gilbert (House/Senate) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Andrew Malcolm (House/Senate/White House) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Jacqueline Carney (House/Senate) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Sally McAllister (House) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act
David Brown (House/Senate/White House/Department of Energy) Nuclear Fuel policy related to uranium, conversion, and enrichment Energy regulatory reform ADVANCE Act implementation Data Center policy Artificial Intelligence and Energy Use Eddystone Marine Terminal Litigation David Gilbert (House/Senate) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Andrew Malcolm (House/Senate/White House) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Nuclear Fuel policy related to uranium, conversion, and enrichment Energy regulatory reform ADVANCE Act Data Center policy Artificial Intelligence and Energy Use Eddystone Marine Terminal Litigation Jacqueline Carney (House/Senate) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Sally McAllister (House) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act
David Brown (House/Senate/White House/Department of Energy) Permitting Reform Andrew Malcolm (House/Senate) Permitting Reform
David Brown (House/Senate/White House/Department of Energy) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tariff policy David Gilbert (House/Senate) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Andrew Malcolm (House/Senate/White House) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Jacqueline Carney (House/Senate) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act Sally McAllister (House) HR 1- One Big Beautiful Bill Act
David Brown (House/Senate) Used fuel management West Lake Landfill"
You can find more data on corporate lobbying on Quiver Quantitative.
CEG Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $CEG stock 7 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 3 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CEG stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE has traded it 3 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $50,000 on 05/08 and 2 sales worth up to $100,000 on 05/12, 03/31.
REPRESENTATIVE JULIE JOHNSON has traded it 2 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $15,000 on 02/12 and 1 sale worth up to $15,000 on 04/01.
SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO has traded it 2 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 03/26, 02/04 and 0 sales.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
CEG Insider Trading Activity
CEG insiders have traded $CEG stock on the open market 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CEG stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
MATTHEW N BAUER (SVP & Controller) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 4,000 shares for an estimated $1,241,580.
CEG Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 858 institutional investors add shares of CEG stock to their portfolio, and 646 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC added 3,448,762 shares (+428.6%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $695,373,882
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN added 2,246,785 shares (+277.4%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $453,019,259
LONE PINE CAPITAL LLC removed 1,737,526 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $350,337,367
D. E. SHAW & CO., INC. removed 1,614,896 shares (-60.7%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $325,611,480
GAMMA INVESTING LLC removed 1,366,694 shares (-99.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $441,114,155
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ added 1,338,626 shares (+88.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $269,907,160
PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ removed 1,331,469 shares (-16.5%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $268,464,094
CEG Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $CEG in the last several months. We have seen 4 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
JP Morgan issued a "Overweight" rating on 06/23/2025
Raymond James issued a "Outperform" rating on 06/13/2025
BMO Capital issued a "Outperform" rating on 06/05/2025
UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 05/07/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for CEG, check out Quiver Quantitative's $CEG forecast page.
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CEG recently. We have seen 6 analysts offer price targets for $CEG in the last 6 months, with a median target of $323.0.
Here are some recent targets:
Jeremy Tonet from JP Morgan set a target price of $380.0 on 06/23/2025
J.R. Weston from Raymond James set a target price of $326.0 on 06/13/2025
James Thalacker from BMO Capital set a target price of $350.0 on 06/05/2025
Ryan Levine from Citigroup set a target price of $318.0 on 06/04/2025
Ross Fowler from UBS set a target price of $320.0 on 05/07/2025
Paul Zimbardo from Jefferies set a target price of $223.0 on 04/28/2025
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Lobbying Update: $1,340,000 of CONSTELLATION ENERGY GENERATION LLC lobbying was just disclosed

In the latest close session, Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) was down 1.1% at $317.88. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.38%.
Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 5.41% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its loss of 0.85%, and the S&P 500's gain of 5.35%.
The upcoming earnings release of Constellation Energy Corporation will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on August 7, 2025. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.05, indicating a 22.02% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $5.2 billion, down 5.02% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $9.45 per share and revenue of $23.99 billion. These totals would mark changes of +9% and +1.8%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Constellation Energy Corporation. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.02% higher. Constellation Energy Corporation presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Constellation Energy Corporation is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 34. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 20.33.
It's also important to note that CEG currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.52. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. CEG's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.46 as of yesterday's close.
The Alternative Energy - Other industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 155, positioning it in the bottom 38% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLU) where we have detected an approximate $209.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 1.0% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 239,674,160 to 242,174,160). Among the largest underlying components of XLU, in trading today NextEra Energy Inc (Symbol: NEE) is up about 0.8%, Southern Company (Symbol: SO) is up about 0.6%, and Constellation Energy Corp (Symbol: CEG) is higher by about 0.2%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the XLU Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of XLU, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, XLU's low point in its 52 week range is $70.18 per share, with $84.29 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $84.21. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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Notable ETF Inflow Detected - XLU, NEE, SO, CEG

Mirion Technologies MIR is actively involved in digital innovation, particularly within the nuclear and radiation safety sectors. The company focuses on integrating digital technologies into its radiation safety solutions. To this end, last month, the company inked a deal with Westinghouse Electric Company to enhance nuclear instrumentation with digital solutions.
The objective of the deal is to upgrade analog systems to modern digital Ex-core Nuclear Instrumentation Systems. Utilizing the high-performing Mirion proTK product line, this collaboration aims to deliver digital upgradation to existing analog neutron flux systems. This digital upliftment will naturally reduce operational burdens and enhance performance in nuclear power plants.
Digital equipment is capable of delivering precise and accurate measurements. Unlike analog counterparts, digital systems of Mirion are less susceptible to spectrum degradation caused by changes in gain resulting from environmental temperature variations. The resultant stability ensures that the collected data is of the highest quality, boosting the confidence of researchers and reducing time wasted on troubleshooting.
The transition from analog to digital creates the opportunity to quickly record and store data in a standardized, preset format during acquisition and transmission. This guarantees data integrity and facilitates reproducibility. Another advantage associated with digital solutions is the ability to interface with equipment remotely. The Mirion Lynx II system enables real-time monitoring and control of germanium and neutron detectors. This remote access not only offers convenience but also allows continuous observation over extended periods.
Taking a Look at Some Other Nuclear Energy Stocks
Constellation Energy CEG is an industry leader in operating nuclear plants safely, efficiently and reliably. CEG’s nuclear fleet capacity factor was an impressive 94.6% in 2024. This indicates continued strong production in the current year.
The acquisition of NRG Energy’s 44% ownership stake in the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station should help Constellation Energy expand operations in the country. The South Texas Project is a two-unit nuclear plant located southwest of Houston, with a total capacity of 2,645 MW.
BWX Technologies BWXT manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada and internationally. BWXT supplies precision-manufactured components and services to the commercial nuclear power industry.
BWX Technologies has landed deals and partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense to help build a cutting-edge micro-nuclear reactor. The company is also working alongside key commercial nuclear energy companies such as GE Vernova and SMR standout TerraPower.
MIR’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of MIR have gained 24.8% so far this year, outperforming the Zacks Technology-Services’ 13.2% uptick in the same timeframe.
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From a valuation perspective, Mirion is trading at a premium compared with the industry average. Its 12-month forward price-to-sales of 5.6X is higher than the industry average of 3.29X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MIR’s second-quarter, third-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings has remained stable over the past 60 days.
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MIR's Zacks Rank
MIR currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Mirion's Focus on Digital Innovation: Is it a Sign for Further Growth?

Recent discussions on X about Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) have centered around its significant role in the clean energy sector, particularly its nuclear assets and partnerships fueling AI-driven energy demand. Many users are highlighting the company's long-term contracts with major tech firms to power data centers, viewing this as a strong growth driver. The stock's performance, with notable year-to-date gains, has also sparked conversations about its position as a leading utility play in 2025.
Additionally, there’s buzz around CEG's commitments to nuclear project expansions and restarts in key regions like Pennsylvania, which some see as a strategic move in the evolving energy landscape. Posts on X also reflect curiosity about whether the company can maintain momentum amid broader market trends chasing high-growth sectors. The dialogue often balances optimism with questions about potential risks in the utility space.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Constellation Energy Corporation Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $CEG stock 7 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 3 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CEG stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE has traded it 3 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $50,000 on 05/08 and 2 sales worth up to $100,000 on 05/12, 03/31.
REPRESENTATIVE JULIE JOHNSON has traded it 2 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $15,000 on 02/12 and 1 sale worth up to $15,000 on 04/01.
SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO has traded it 2 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 03/26, 02/04 and 0 sales.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Constellation Energy Corporation Insider Trading Activity
Constellation Energy Corporation insiders have traded $CEG stock on the open market 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CEG stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
MATTHEW N BAUER (SVP & Controller) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 4,000 shares for an estimated $1,241,580.
Constellation Energy Corporation Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 861 institutional investors add shares of Constellation Energy Corporation stock to their portfolio, and 638 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC added 3,448,762 shares (+428.6%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $695,373,882
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN added 2,246,785 shares (+277.4%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $453,019,259
LONE PINE CAPITAL LLC removed 1,737,526 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $350,337,367
D. E. SHAW & CO., INC. removed 1,614,896 shares (-60.7%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $325,611,480
GAMMA INVESTING LLC removed 1,366,694 shares (-99.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $441,114,155
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ added 1,338,626 shares (+88.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $269,907,160
PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ removed 1,331,469 shares (-16.5%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $268,464,094
Constellation Energy Corporation Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $CEG in the last several months. We have seen 4 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
JP Morgan issued a "Overweight" rating on 06/23/2025
Raymond James issued a "Outperform" rating on 06/13/2025
BMO Capital issued a "Outperform" rating on 06/05/2025
UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 05/07/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Constellation Energy Corporation, check out Quiver Quantitative's $CEG forecast page.
Constellation Energy Corporation Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CEG recently. We have seen 6 analysts offer price targets for $CEG in the last 6 months, with a median target of $323.0.
Here are some recent targets:
Jeremy Tonet from JP Morgan set a target price of $380.0 on 06/23/2025
J.R. Weston from Raymond James set a target price of $326.0 on 06/13/2025
James Thalacker from BMO Capital set a target price of $350.0 on 06/05/2025
Ryan Levine from Citigroup set a target price of $318.0 on 06/04/2025
Ross Fowler from UBS set a target price of $320.0 on 05/07/2025
Paul Zimbardo from Jefferies set a target price of $223.0 on 04/28/2025
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Constellation Energy Corporation Stock (CEG) Opinions on Nuclear Expansion and AI Energy Deals

In afternoon trading on Friday, Utilities stocks are the best performing sector, up 1.0%. Within that group, American Electric Power Co Inc (Symbol: AEP) and Alliant Energy Corp (Symbol: LNT) are two of the day's stand-outs, showing a gain of 2.3% and 2.1%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLU), which is up 1.0% on the day, and up 27.06% year-to-date. American Electric Power Co Inc, meanwhile, is up 22.44% year-to-date, and Alliant Energy Corp is up 22.22% year-to-date. Combined, AEP and LNT make up approximately 5.6% of the underlying holdings of XLU.
The next best performing sector is the Financial sector, higher by 0.1%. Among large Financial stocks, Berkley Corp (Symbol: WRB) and JPMorgan Chase & Co (Symbol: JPM) are the most notable, showing a gain of 1.5% and 1.3%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Financial stocks is the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), which is up 0.3% in midday trading, and up 33.66% on a year-to-date basis. Berkley Corp, meanwhile, is up 30.11% year-to-date, and JPMorgan Chase & Co is up 46.81% year-to-date. Combined, WRB and JPM make up approximately 10.5% of the underlying holdings of XLF.
Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Friday. As you can see, two sectors are up on the day, while seven sectors are down.
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Friday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Financial

In early trading on Friday, shares of Constellation Energy topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 3.2%. Year to date, Constellation Energy registers a 42.1% gain.
And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is Ansys, trading down 4.7%. Ansys is showing a gain of 11.0% looking at the year to date performance.
Two other components making moves today are Netflix, trading down 4.5%, and PDD Holdings, trading up 2.5% on the day.
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: ANSS, CEG

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Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, Skechers U.S.A., Inc. designs, develops, markets, and distributes footwear for men, women, and children in the United States and overseas under the SKECHERS name, as well as under several uniquely branded names.
SKX is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Consumer Discretionary stock. SKX has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 7.5% over the past four weeks.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.25 to $4.07 per share. SKX boasts an average earnings surprise of 34.1%.
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